This would indeed be good news as it really is how it should be. I just went through my system last week to check the directionality and I found that one of my Lintos was correct and the other was wrong (I have two - one for each channel). Reversing the incorrect one definitely made an improvement. ...

I have a theory that could explain the different results we are getting on the 1.1's: The amount of current that the voltage regulator delivers greatly affects the sound of the circuits that it feeds. When turning SPDIF on, we are probably slightly affecting the current consumption of that circuit....

I think we have been over-estimating the power needs of the Mirages. I looked them up and the 83dB sensitivity is in an anechoic chamber, they are rated at 87dB in room. Since they are a bipolar loudspeaker (possibly some Lithium would help :wink: ) they radiate front and back. An anechoic chamber w...

I do still own a Sony WMD6C and I would agree it is better than a Nakamichi Dragon I compared it to back in the 80s. A couple of years ago I compared it to a Nak 680ZX and it outperformed that as well. Interesting! So you mean that if I want the best playback device for my old cassettes, Nakamichi ...

The SARA was considered to fit the theme as it was the "Isobarik SARA". SARA was supposed to be short for Small Acoustical Reproduction Apparatus but was more likely named after Ivor's daughter. The Index was the first of a short lived attempt to use Xs as well as Ks to give more flexibility in nami...

I think Alison Krauss made another record together with Union Station. If anybody heard it and would like to comment, then I'd be grateful. I agree that New Favorite is quite a good record. Alison Krauss actually has a fair number of recordings under her belt. I haven't heard anywhere near all of t...

Yes, there is the furniture as well. I didn't think of that as the furniture is often a fixed parameter and I demonstrate replacing cables. Then we have three things that are equally close to the source: Power cord, Interconnect, Furniture. There is no question that the stand or shelf the LP12 (or ...

2mm How do you guys manage this practically? I have a pair of Keltiks and because of the size and weight I have difficulties adjusting the speakers within millimeters! Admittedly it is difficult to do with Keltiks or other large speakers. I am fortunate enough to have wood floors in my living room ...

Very interesting topic. I'm glad to see that there are some players that are considered musical. I'm afraid I ahven't played with this type of device much. I do still own a Sony WMD6C and I would agree it is better than a Nakamichi Dragon I compared it to back in the 80s. A couple of years ago I com...

I think you misunderstood Fredrik, he was talking about the bass level in reference to the rest of the frequency range. In Aktiv speakers Linn add some equalization to the low frequencies to extend the bass lower than is possible passively. If you look at the specs on the Ninka and Espek you will se...

The best power cable I've yet heard from Linn is the current one. The wire has the following writing on it: "(UL) SVT E159216 VW-1 3X18AWG BAOHING CSA SVT LL112007-1 VW-1 3X18AWG LF". The plug has what looks like a large M with a bar across the top on it and the plugs are marked "Volex". It appears ...

Thanks - that's very interesting information. I suppose now it's only a matter of time before the new machined from solid inner and outer platters - must be worth 3 - 4k :) Oh No! I'm sorry I ever mentioned the idea. Let's hope Linn isn't paying attention. Fredrik, I certainly didn't mean to imply ...

There are a couple of things to look at when evaluating the Keel pricing. First it is important to realize that as a general rule the cost of parts on most Hi-Fi components is about one-fifth of the selling price. The other four-fifths consists of labor costs, packaging and shipping charges, researc...

We have a German pressing of Pirates that sounds very good! (But dug out a Flying Cowboys CD that is less than enjoyable, ewe, German-made as well.) Thanks for the suggestion. I was told by a friend that he had a German pressing that he thought was good. I'll have to see if I can get hold of one an...

I don't believe I have seen the retips from Expert Stylus but I have seen some pretty bad jobs of retipping so I would be careful. Some have had misaligned diamonds, others a partial cantilever glued onto the cutoff original cantilever. The one rebuilder I can recommend is Goldring who I believe wil...

I would have to agree with the other posts, it is definitely a worthwhile upgrade. It is easier to follow what is going on in the music, bass instruments are more tuneful and expressive and there is a top to bottom musical improvement. Aonther "upgrade" worth trying, especially for those with Akivas...

Well I admit my LP12 isn't top spec -- I don't have a Keel or an Ekos SE yet.:D But on my Akiva it still sounds pretty nasty. Do you know where your pressing is from as I would dearly love to hear a decent copy?

I've been checking into the new album and it looks like a good one.

Rickie Lee Jones is definitely a winner. Her self-titled debut album is a true calssic - wonderful music recorded well - it is not to be missed. Her most recent new album "The Evening of My Best Day" is also quite good and a return to o lot of original, different music. And any Traffic lover really ...

Here is a technique that we have used with success. Pick a record or disk with a really good musician - say a guitarist, bassist or pianist. (I've been known to use Artur Rubinstein.) Now before you listen imagine that you are the Music Director for a prestigious music school. You have been audition...