The question is how big the impact of the Apple device is for musicality.
At least from a Source First POV it can be argued that the Apple device might have some influence.

Matt

Defender wrote: ↑2021-04-18 10:28 why do you think you need to connect a dac? my guess is we might see a resistor ladder dac as thats what Fredrik is really good at - selecting the right components to an incredible low difference level.

I am happy to be wrong.......and to get analog outputs.

Matt

Sounds great :-)

Will it allow streaming from Qobuz and Spotify?
What is the interface for connecting a DAC?
Thanks

Matt

lejonklou wrote: ↑2020-11-20 00:30

Ron The Mon wrote: ↑2020-11-19 01:37 Spotify always sounds best.

I disagree.

I don't yet have any experience with Qobuz and I know some of you have been nagging me about it.

Fredrik,

now as Qobuz is available in Sweden would you like to try it and comment on it?
Much appreciated :-)

Thank you

Matt

beck wrote: ↑2021-04-16 09:58 I actually think that digital copy protection is the worst enemy.........

https://www.mattmontag.com/music/an-upd ... watermarks

Matt

springwood64 wrote: ↑2021-04-16 09:03 I don't think I will renew my Qobuz hi res account - it just doesn't seem worth it.

Waiting for Spotify HiFi?

Matt

First the New Klimax DSM. Qobuz was used in the demo. Played via Kudos 707 and a Majik 4100 in bi-amp mode. I've heard the 707 in the same room at a different position via Akurate Exaktbox - I and Akurate DSM before and have not be overly enthusiastic. Now, - I have not heard such music performance...

springwood64 wrote: ↑2021-04-07 07:05 Aha. So Frederik's streamer is not far off!

At least he sold two HAKAIs, so he might have something superior :-)

Matt

Matteo wrote: ↑2021-04-09 20:17 Is there one person on earth that has already listened to the NGKDSM?

A little bit strange since normally with the announcement the first reviews are coming also.

Matt

here is what I expect - for that price for a source component it has to be not only on par with an LP12 at half the price but better - and the noise level is not the measure for comparison. If thats the case - respect. I hope they dont get embarrassed by another company which starts with an L To be...

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2021-04-08 20:01 The LP12 was less than £350 at an early stage.

Agreed,
same for LK1/LK2-80 which I really liked.
But this time has passed.

Matt

They have done something differently - racked up the price to an absurd level. A highend dealer in NYC mentioned recently that he sells much more systems in the price range beyond 100k than below 100k. So Linn is now in a good company of other manufacturers like dCS, Vitus etc. who offer devices fo...

From another forum: One of the Linn dealers sent this message to a Linn owner after auditioning their new Klimax DSM/3 Organik “Organik is a complete knockout! Biggest step in sound quality from Linn so far! Way better than Klimax2016 and bigger difference than previous step of Akurate to Klimax. Ka...

Lego wrote: ↑2021-04-05 21:17 Does it have to be the Spotify app on the computer or can I use a browser.

AFAIK, the app is superior to the browser.

Matt

@ThomasOK Hi Thomas, you posted on another forum: According to the diagram we were shown the Organik DAC takes a 24bit signal into the FPGA where it is oversampled 2048x and to 48 bits. This is modulated into a 5 Bit PWM digital signal that is fed to the AFIR DAC handled by discrete components on th...

Same area is likely to enable to combine (acc to wallet size) both with Selekt or Klimax exakt boxes and quite possibly coming dito amps. Without making it look terrible in the rack. And when the next DAC architecture is launched the Organik boards can find their resting place in the Selekt... Matt

Am I right that it is the first Klimax with USB (audio) input?
Thanks

Matt

I have just seen that Klimax and Selekt have the same width and depth and nearly the same height. Bravo, from a marketing POV. Matt thats why I called the new line Klimax Selekt DS ;) and I dont think its bravo for marketing because there is not enough differentiation visible for the price differen...

I have just seen that Klimax and Selekt have the same width and depth and nearly the same height.
Bravo, from a marketing POV.

Matt

sunbeamgls wrote: ↑2021-03-27 11:54 For those of us at Akurate spending levels, this statement on the Linn website may be of concern:

"Next-generation Klimax DSM completes the Linn DSM family line-up of Klimax DSM, Selekt DSM and Majik DSM"

Yes, I am sure they will ditch the Akurate line.

Matt

Some impressions from the other side of the pond:

https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/bits-and ... -dac-r996/

Matt

Pierre@headonist wrote: ↑2021-03-26 11:05 ...and will try it as a preamp with Taskiridis 211 mono blocks (speakers are Harbeth PS3R). Will share his experience soon.

Thanks Pierre,

looking forward to his experiences with Pi as preamp.

Matt

Lingomatik wrote: ↑2021-03-25 18:02 35.700€ in Germany, looks like SELEKT with solid case. yeah....

It is like to spend this amount for a cartridge, so what about the turntable (server)?

Matt

Lingomatik wrote: ↑2021-03-25 18:02 35.700€ in Germany, looks like SELEKT with solid case. yeah....

Can you provide a link?
Thanks

Matt

Here are a couple clips comparing HAKAI in "normal" configuration (HAKAI based NAS, Netgear GS108t, BJC cables) vs. the same file played directly into HAKAI via a USB thumb drive. Which do you prefer? https://www.dropbox.com/s/yai65spsctmemxb/8BE4C875-7B74-45CE-85A2-5D281CDBF6A3.MOV?dl=0 https://ww...