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by ThomasOK
2024-02-07 21:55
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Superkikkin
Replies: 78
Views: 92293

Re: Superkikkin

Agreed! I had the privilege of running-in 024 while my SMs made the same journey. There is an enthusiasm and exuberance about SK which captivates your attention and draws you into the music. Yes, I'm very pleased to have my SMs back after the 1.7 upgrade, and on the clips which Fredrik posted I pre...
by ThomasOK
2024-02-06 23:34
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Lejonklou Tundra stereo 2.5 - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 29934

Re: Lejonklou Tundra stereo 2.5

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by ThomasOK
2024-02-06 23:33
Forum: For Sale
Topic: SOLD: Lejonklou Sagatun stereo 1.4
Replies: 5
Views: 18222

Re: Lejonklou Sagatun stereo 1.4

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by ThomasOK
2024-02-01 22:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I felt #2, 2857 was the most musical and tended to make me want to move with the music. I felt #3, 2857 lost that and to me #1, 2856 was the least enjoyable sounding. It added some bass weight but I felt it was too much and the rest of the spectrum didn't move as well. I think closer together may we...
by ThomasOK
2024-02-01 22:03
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I'm definitely liking the music coming through these, although I do miss the other notes. I have always loved Bouree and am big into Jethro Tull, at least up through most of the 70s. The bass has a very rounded, juicy quality that I quite like and the notes are easy to follow. You might want to loo...
by ThomasOK
2024-02-01 21:14
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Pete's System
Replies: 69
Views: 175698

Re: Pete's System

I definitely prefer without, which sounds quite good. With seems to lose a lot. This does not particularly surprise me as I generally recommend avoiding room treatments in home settings. A problem is that they will almost always only absorb some frequencies and not others so they can tend to mess th...
by ThomasOK
2024-02-01 21:00
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139153

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Yes, this can get confusing. I agree that the ranking of the stereo units is SS1.7, SK, SS1.4 musically (starting with the best). I also agree that Sagatun Mono 1.4 is yet more musical than all of those and the 1.7 better still, of course. Needless to say, Tony will be getting a nice upgrade when hi...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-24 23:32
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I'm definitely liking the music coming through these, although I do miss the other notes. I have always loved Bouree and am big into Jethro Tull, at least up through most of the 70s. The bass has a very rounded, juicy quality that I quite like and the notes are easy to follow. You might want to look...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-24 23:04
Forum: HiFi
Topic: How we define "good sound"
Replies: 122
Views: 82531

Re: How we define "good sound"

I've heard concerts that were both good and bad sonically and also musically. I saw Alison Krause and Robert Plant at an outdoor concert and the PA was so bad that every time Alison sang a high note it just about took your ears off, just horribly distorted. She obviously knew it was bad as she kept ...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-24 22:44
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: My Lejonklou home
Replies: 17
Views: 2122

Re: My Lejonklou home

Very nice looking systems. I like the looks of the sideboards, lovely wood and simple design. The systems sound interesting and it is good to hear you are enjoying the Lejonklou gear in both those setups. Have a great new year.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-18 23:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I guess that leaves my 352.96 suggestion right out the window!
by ThomasOK
2024-01-18 22:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I also couldn't play these on the Mac. The last set of clips you sent out as MOVs still wok fine but Quicktime comes up with an error message with these files, probably from my old OS. I looked for a solution and found I had VLC on the machine but it won't open. Tried two other options recommended o...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-18 01:48
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended network components
Replies: 514
Views: 219049

Re: Recommended network components

I tried different power supplies, which initially came with different Netgear switches. Then two ifi power supplies and medically approved (Friwo) as longitudinally regulated types. Ultimately back to the original, whereby an power supply block from a old GS108T gets along perfectly with the new GS...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-13 22:49
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

Sounds like you are covering the microphones when recording? I lean towards Brasso. Exactly what I was thinking, it's an error I have made in the past. You have to be careful how you hold the phone/tablet to make sure that you don't partially cover one of the microphones. Also when recording in lan...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-13 21:48
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Opinion LINN LINGO1 v, LINN LINGO 2,3
Replies: 16
Views: 29398

Re: Opinion LINN LINGO1 v, LINN LINGO 2,3

Ah, OK, the "12 volt Lingos" refers to those powering the 12 volt AC motor. That would make the Lingo 4 a "24 volt Lingo"! Hi Keith, That is what confused me. The Lingo 4 uses a 12 Volt motor, all the previous ones use a standard 120/240 Volt motor with a 50Hz size pulley. That motor can actually r...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-13 21:42
Forum: Music
Topic: Vinyl Revival
Replies: 5
Views: 7817

Re: Vinyl Revival

I just came out of a tiny record shop in Stroud Gloucestershire that was packed with 20-somethings buying vinyl from the 70s and 80s. The last time I experienced this, I was one of the 20-somethings, and it was the 80s. Plus I bought 3 albums for a total of £15. It's like I'd time travelled back ne...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-12 21:39
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I'm liking the sound of that quite a bit although I didn't compare it to anything. I'm not sure how it would work in this case but I think it might be best with one set of washers facing the other direction than the other set. In other words either the flat side or the non-flat side contacting the s...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-12 21:33
Forum: Inside
Topic: Measurements of the Linn Utopik power supply
Replies: 18
Views: 75372

Re: Measurements of the Linn Utopik power supply

I believe you won't have to wait long to find out.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-11 21:56
Forum: Inside
Topic: Measurements of the Linn Utopik power supply
Replies: 18
Views: 75372

Re: Measurements of the Linn Utopik power supply

Nothing available to end users and the info for dealers isn't particularly detailed technically.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-11 21:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I was wondering about the difference in the washer surface area too. You definitely want to try the washer both ways, it can make a significant difference and the washers on Lejonklou equipment do have a proper orientation, even those between the rubber feet and the case on the full size gear.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-11 02:44
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Opinion LINN LINGO1 v, LINN LINGO 2,3
Replies: 16
Views: 29398

Re: Opinion LINN LINGO1 v, LINN LINGO 2,3

The early Lingo 2 was the Lingo 1 innards in a wider case. The later Lingo 2 had the new surface mount main board in the wider case and was supposedly superior. The Lingo 3 (2.5) was the later Lingo 2 innards in the even wider case. So there were really only 2 of the 12 volt Lingos (1 and 2.5) The ...
by ThomasOK
2024-01-06 01:59
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

Yes, I should have mentioned that the system with brass sounded quite good. Even though I am just listening through a MacPro (although admittedly into a pair of JBL LSR305 mk1) I played the brass clip all the way to the end twice. It was just very enjoyable and I know that track quite well.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-05 22:10
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4729486

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I'm definitely digging the brass more than the steel. Despite being a harder and brighter metal I find the steel to sound a bit sluggish rhythmically and a bit dull as well. The brass moves (flows) better and the instruments sound more like quality instruments well played than on the steel.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-05 21:49
Forum: For Sale
Topic: SOLD: Lejonklou Sagatun stereo 1.4
Replies: 5
Views: 18222

Re: Lejonklou Sagatun stereo 1.4

Jamtown wrote: 2024-01-04 20:29 how does this unit stack up to the Superkikkin?
The Superkikkin is a little more musical overall than the Sagatun stereo 1.3/4 but if upgraded with the 1.7 components Fredrik and I feel the Sagatun stereo is a bit more musical overall. You definitely won't go wrong with either.
by ThomasOK
2024-01-02 20:36
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 645
Views: 531022

Re: Hermanns System

Happy New Year from me too. Perfect Tom!!! Screenshot 2024-01-01 164741.png That is amusing timing. Where I am there was still 6 hours to go but even so I didn't realize I nailed it right on the hour. Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket (although a big one was just won in Grand Blanc, Michigan, whe...