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by bonzo
2007-11-04 00:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Majik CD or Unidisk? ->Tunedem discussion
Replies: 53
Views: 65035

Please make it stop! no offense to anyone..but if i wanted to read debates of how to judge hi-fi, then id go somewhere else. I value this forum strictly because of the method used to judge. Spitfire, you will have a blast on pfr and such...this is simply not the format for you.
by bonzo
2007-11-01 14:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Keel, Ekos SE and Trampolin II
Replies: 64
Views: 86562

may be able to go for ekos se from ekos 2. current table is '99lp12, lingo2, linto, akiva, keel. has anyone heard what upgrade to ekos se from mk2 is like by itself? preferably after keel?
by bonzo
2007-10-29 14:44
Forum: Inside
Topic: anyone with experience biwiring, or triwiring
Replies: 4
Views: 7734

anyone with experience biwiring, or triwiring

ive never done so, but am curious if others have, and with what results..ty
by bonzo
2007-10-24 15:01
Forum: HiFi
Topic: activ vs. passive
Replies: 55
Views: 57282

results... from activ 4200s to chakra twin passive...clearly evident the twin is a far superior amp. i am missing the activ sound, especially on the 3k array...highs seem a bit stronger, not as lush or effortless. But, bass is amazing...strong, fast, tight. all other things were kept the same during...
by bonzo
2007-10-17 02:07
Forum: HiFi
Topic: activ vs. passive
Replies: 55
Views: 57282

thx for posting your findings...great info.. Ive since changed direction a bit and bough a klimax chakra twin to replace the 2 C4200s...picked one up from a dealer for the same price as im selling one of my 4200s for...so money in the bank is always good. Amp should arrive this weekend and i will be...
by bonzo
2007-10-10 13:29
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Majik 140 Loudspeakers, successor of Ninka
Replies: 21
Views: 32701

im aware one can use the fabric grilles...i gotta say,,the array is ugly...just looks out of place..too small perhaps..
by bonzo
2007-10-05 13:00
Forum: HiFi
Topic: activ vs. passive
Replies: 55
Views: 57282

thx guys.my wheels are spinning as ive seen second hand solos going for almost the same as 2 4200s and activ cards, second hand, would go for...so not much out of pocket, and factor in savings of multiple silver ICs...
by bonzo
2007-10-05 01:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: activ vs. passive
Replies: 55
Views: 57282

i dont mean to be argumentative, but where is it that Linn says this about smaller, lesser amps? your example with the katans poses another question...which source,pre were you using. Does a better source make your example stronger or weaker? Im wondering if a pr of solos with a klimax kontrol will ...
by bonzo
2007-10-04 20:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: activ vs. passive
Replies: 55
Views: 57282

activ vs. passive

currently have 212s activ with 2 4200s...my ultimate goal would be activ solos then upgrade speakers... So,
would 1 pr of solos outperform, tunedem, activ 4200s with 212s?
by bonzo
2007-10-03 00:49
Forum: HiFi
Topic: klimax filters
Replies: 0
Views: 3416

klimax filters

has anyone upgraded from traditional activ cards inside amp to using klimax filters or tuneboxes (not sure of exact term) if so what were results? They are available for akurate speakers, but are a bunch of money...curious as to the "bang for your buck" as we say on this side of the river..thx
by bonzo
2007-10-03 00:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record and stylus cleaners
Replies: 204
Views: 204722

ok, on a related cleaning topic...regarding stylus..just how often should one use the "green paper" linn provides?
by bonzo
2007-10-02 14:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record and stylus cleaners
Replies: 204
Views: 204722

lejonklou, i have no complaints at all of the vpi...but for only 20 lps..this may not be worth it. im sure some local dealers/shops offer cleaning services for x amount per side/album for example. as for the vi, i will say ive bought albums in real bad shape, dirty, dusty, moldy...almost unplayable,...
by bonzo
2007-10-01 19:24
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record and stylus cleaners
Replies: 204
Views: 204722

record cleaners

Ive had great success with VPI 16.5..while its not their top end unit (17.5 as used by Library of Congress) it does a great job for me...i too love to buy used records online and in flea markets, then clean them up real well with the VPI. a kit with cleaning fluid, brushes etc costs 500 bucks..can b...
by bonzo
2007-07-11 20:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Keel, Ekos SE and Trampolin II
Replies: 64
Views: 86562

well, i went ahead and placed an order for keel..the flordia distributor has them in stock, so install should be complete by a week from tomorrow. not sure if i can get trampolin installed in that time. if not i will wait for a bit. also may be able to take home and demo 221 to go with my 212s. i kn...
by bonzo
2007-07-09 20:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Keel, Ekos SE and Trampolin II
Replies: 64
Views: 86562

Ive a few ?'s regarding Keel. I've been thinking real hard lately about a keel and plan to have a demo next week. I called my former dealer just to see if they had one on display, which they dont, however he said he can get it in 7 days. Is that lead time correct or is it taking much longer? Frederi...
by bonzo
2007-06-23 01:15
Forum: Inside
Topic: Position of your speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 25792

Frederik wrote, "There is also sometimes one optimal position and one suboptimal - almost but not quite as good, and usually far away from the optimal one" Couldnt agree more! with my 212s, I actuall found ideal location to be 35cm, however a "close" secondary location was close to 85cm!!! Im sure t...
by bonzo
2007-06-03 20:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Tune dem
Replies: 148
Views: 164806

mmusic lover,
after going to a dealer for 8+ yrs..and never even hearing the term tune dem...then to another dealer and they indicated it wasnt too important...a demo will be quite difficult...6 hr round trip maybe. :(
by bonzo
2007-06-03 01:20
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Tune dem
Replies: 148
Views: 164806

i must admit ive struggled with this method, but recently playing with speaker placement, it did just snap into place...so now i get it. So heres my question...im currently auditioning a pr of interconnects (non linn in all linn system...brand not important). While they are still breaking in..only a...
by bonzo
2007-05-31 01:55
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn LK Trade-In Promo
Replies: 10
Views: 15833

Thomas,
good to see you back posting... :)
as for klimax linto...cant hurt to wish for it..
by bonzo
2007-05-24 21:59
Forum: Inside
Topic: Akiva replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 3554

Akiva replacement

Hypothetical (somewhat). i struggle with the idea of a 3600 dollar piece wearing out and having to be replaced. i know linn ofers trade in, and others offer retipping, but for arguments sake, what if i sold my akiva, its only got about 600 hrs on it < 1 yr old. if i get 1500-2000usd, i would use the...
by bonzo
2007-05-23 13:22
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Counting down the sleeps until the 345 arrives
Replies: 3
Views: 7407

King,
have you received/installed your 345 yet? anxious to hear your comments compared to 221
by bonzo
2007-05-21 01:03
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Internet buzz for OPPO disc players
Replies: 0
Views: 3759

Internet buzz for OPPO disc players

there seems to be a HUGE amount of positive feedback regarding this product. they make universal players, 3 models i believe, the 970, 971, and 981 (im not positive of these#s). evidently the 970 performs the best of the 3 regarding audio playback. the killer is these go for less than 200usd!!!! cra...
by bonzo
2007-05-17 00:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn LK Trade-In Promo
Replies: 10
Views: 15833

wouldnt mind trading in my pekin for an akurate tuner :D
better yet, Linto for Klimax Linto (If anything like that comes about)
by bonzo
2007-05-11 15:37
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Power cords
Replies: 205
Views: 261686

Power cords

am i correct that aftermarket power cords dont have much of an impact on gear with switch mode power supplies, but DO have an affect (improvement is the goal here) on units with torridal transformers? im thinking specifically my lingo2. has/is anyone using power cord other than the stock linn, and w...
by bonzo
2007-05-09 12:49
Forum: HiFi
Topic: where should i plug it in?
Replies: 9
Views: 12606

sorry!!

meant disk player....