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by Spannko
2023-11-13 04:59
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 218428

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

FairPlayMotty wrote: 2023-11-13 01:02
……….I don't recall Linn doing marketing during the time I bought kit from their shop in Glasgow (or any other time)………. Perhaps marketing is lost on me.
I believe this is known as being hoisted by your own petard 😂
by Spannko
2023-11-12 18:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 218428

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

Despite all of the changes at Linn in the last 50 years, there’s one thing which hasn’t changed: some people believe the marketing bullshit and some people don’t.
by Spannko
2023-11-12 00:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 218428

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

I'm not getting much sense of musical passion from either link 🤷 I wonder what Ivor thinks of the direction Linn has taken since Gilad has taken over? There certainly doesn’t seek to be much emphasis on rhythm’s and tunes these days. I switched off the first video after hearing that Jonny “Dieter R...
by Spannko
2023-11-09 14:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Good sounding vintage gear - examples
Replies: 22
Views: 25601

Re: Good sounding vintage gear - examples

Keilidh’s with the latest bass and three bar treble units and polymer stands are an enjoyable listen for about £200
by Spannko
2023-11-09 14:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Good sounding vintage gear - examples
Replies: 22
Views: 25601

Re: Good sounding vintage gear - examples

There’s the Royd Coniston R’s too. They partner very well with the creeks and they’re both available for under £100

PS I’ve given my grandson a 4040 with a pair of Coniston R’s to use as computer speakers and he absolutely loves them!
by Spannko
2023-11-09 02:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I don’t know of one loudspeaker, past or present which comes near to reproducing the potential of the most musical sources and amplifiers we have available to us today. I'm intrigued: how do you know? Maybe it's crazy to expect a couple of fancy cones of paper to recreate any instrument ever create...
by Spannko
2023-11-08 17:50
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

….. just normal unmusical speakers like 90% on the market ….. Sad, but almost true! I’d go as far as saying at least 99%, maybe more 😳 But I wonder if this is the crux of the problem? I don’t know of one loudspeaker, past or present which comes near to reproducing the potential of the most musical ...
by Spannko
2023-11-08 12:39
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 648
Views: 535146

Re: Hermanns System

Not easy on the first two, but I think I have a preference for E4 over D3. I’ll listen again later.
by Spannko
2023-11-07 21:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Am I right in thinking that “detuned”, from a musical perspective doesn’t mean “out of tune”.
by Spannko
2023-11-07 13:35
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Just so we’re all singing from the same song sheet, here’s a bit of background information:

https://www.peterfrazer.co.uk/music/tu ... l#Contents
by Spannko
2023-11-07 13:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

FairPlayMotty wrote: 2023-11-06 22:14
lejonklou wrote: 2023-11-06 19:34
There are frequent recorded guitar parts that cannot be reproduced by a perfectly tuned guitar (If measured by extremely accurate electronic tuning device). YouTube is awash with examples.
I’ve looked but can’t find any examples FPM. Can you provide a link please? Thank you.
by Spannko
2023-11-05 21:46
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

lindsayt wrote: 2023-11-05 13:01
Spannko wrote: 2023-11-03 18:47 On the topic of great sounding speakers, how’s your diy speakers project coming along lindsayt? 😊
Sometimes, other things in life take a higher priority than hi-fi.
Yes, I've heard that can happen.
by Spannko
2023-11-05 18:48
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Absolute Bargains!
Replies: 202
Views: 361210

Re: Absolute Bargains!

I’ve not heard of minirigs previously, but they look very interesting and are reasonably priced too 🙂
by Spannko
2023-11-03 18:47
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

On the topic of great sounding speakers, how’s your diy speakers project coming along lindsayt? 😊
by Spannko
2023-11-03 13:38
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Tundra Mono 3
Replies: 194
Views: 432614

Re: Tundra Mono 3

. Having no knowledge whatsoever about music, I had never appreciated this before; but I think explains my aversion to musical systems with poorly controlled bass, opting for those with less bass but better control. In the early 70’s I remember feeling physically nauseous when listening to my cousi...
by Spannko
2023-11-03 01:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I think if the source is top notch or is well setup(LP12) then you'd really need to get a terrible amp and speaker setup to not enjoy putting a record on. Comparing amps and speakers you would come across something better or worse,but the main outcome is always enjoyable listening.If not it's defin...
by Spannko
2023-11-02 16:17
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Sopper wrote: 2023-11-02 13:53 Mood and mental state first > then source etc.
There’s a shed load of research which seems to indicate the opposite.

Eg https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/a ... well-being
by Spannko
2023-11-02 09:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 189541

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I agree charlie1. There’s a level below which no component can be allowed to fall, be that a turntable, an amplifier, a speaker, a cable or even individual components, such as resistors, capacitors etc, making up each major component. I think source first emerged when the LP12 demonstrated that near...
by Spannko
2023-11-01 19:07
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record player for daughter
Replies: 45
Views: 86727

Re: Record player for daughter

All three sound fundamentally wrong to me. I’m sure a Rega P2 with a budget AT cartridge would be a much better choice. The Rega’s don’t sound “wrong”, they’re just not as good as an LP12. Charlie1 is our resident budget AT expert and I think he’s had good results with one of the cheaper Rega’s.
by Spannko
2023-10-28 00:11
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Absolute Bargains!
Replies: 202
Views: 361210

Re: Absolute Bargains!

The JBL flip 5 isn’t too bad. They’ve been replaced by the flip 6 but can still be purchased for around £80. They have a rechargeable battery, are waterproof and can be linked to form a stereo pair. A workman was using one outside and its musical sound caught my attention so I got one for listening ...
by Spannko
2023-10-22 17:34
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended network components
Replies: 514
Views: 220041

Re: Recommended network components

The GS108Tv2 (the best sounding version) is available used on eBay for less than £40. It was originally offered with a lifetime guarantee and the specs quoted something like millions of hours mean time before failure, so they make a solid used buy.
by Spannko
2023-10-17 23:59
Forum: Källa
Topic: TvOS 17.0 with Källa
Replies: 12
Views: 7409

Re: HELP: TvOS 17.0 with Källa

Absolutely no problems with mine either. I can also control Spotify on the ATV with my iPhone and iPad without any difficulty.
by Spannko
2023-10-14 23:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 218428

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

I believe the booplinth is cnc routed from a solid block of laminated bamboo yet still has square inside corners. Squaring the corners is a relatively easy task with the right tools.
by Spannko
2023-10-14 12:54
Forum: Källa
Topic: General Discussion about Källa
Replies: 582
Views: 306281

Re: General Discussion about Källa

Lego wrote: 2023-10-14 12:22 I thought Kalla was a Protokol device.
lejonklou wrote: 2021-04-19 20:46
Källa does not use Airplay™! Källa's communication protocol is however compatible.
by Spannko
2023-10-10 10:39
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended control points
Replies: 229
Views: 135202

Re: Recommended control points

I’ve heard loudspeaker capacitors getting worse with time, usually the audiophile type.