Azezello,
I’m guessing you’ve yet to hear a Källa?

tokenbrit wrote: ↑2021-10-10 17:12

Spannko wrote: ↑2021-10-08 23:21 Re the power supplies. Who needs timing, eh? It’s so overrated!

Given the reference in the Källa thread, which clip was which?

Oops! Sorry, I thought I’d said. I wondered why charlie1 wasn’t sure either! Clip 1 is the Netgear. Clip 2 is the Henri.

David Neel wrote: ↑2021-10-10 18:40 In memory of my unshakeable belief that an LP12 is automatically better than any digital source...

😂🤣😂

“The King is dead. Long live the King”

David Neel wrote: ↑2021-10-10 16:34

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2021-10-10 16:05 I preferred Spannko's home made Netgear PSU as well

Me too!

Thanks guys!

@Flowmotion: is there a chance to have a direct comparison to the ADS/3 you have as recordings in the Playground? Hello Defender, I am sorry to say that the ADS/3 is icecold and I fetched its original box in my storage late Friday when Källa was just getting warm. Hopefully the ADS/3 will find a ne...

Charlie1 and David Neal have done a good job of setting the scene, so I’ll dive straight in. We started with Hakai, which for me was just ok. It’s good value, but not something I’d be interested in pursuing. It’s a digital player which sounds like a digital player. Following up with the KDS felt lik...

Really difficult for me. They are very close really so congrats for achieving that. 1 is softer / more delicate. 2 is punchier. I think 2 is probably better. The bass seems more tuneful. They seem better recordings. Was todays with a phone and yesterday mic / tripod? Or am I just hearing things tha...

Is that a dog toy/chew on the floor, Spannko? If so, where (& what) is/are the 'woofer/s'? Oh, yeah, the clips: I prefer 1 this time - feels like there's more to the guitar, and better interplay between the musicians. I agree with Charlie1 that "2 is punchier", but it just seems focused on the timi...

Cohen again... 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gtajkg82o4ridyp/VID_20211005_190930.mp4?dl=0 2: (with noise from my kids) https://www.dropbox.com/s/wpnw2qvsamrdjkf/VID_20211007_170201.mp4?dl=0 The new clip makes the first one sound a bit 'matter of fact'. It's a subtle thing but no doubt quite importan...

Absolutely bang on charlie1! The recording and distribution industry should’ve stopped right there instead of thinking up ways of selling us what we’d already bought but in an “improved” format 🤬🤬🤬 The Troika’s sounding fab, and what a great combination with the Kans! You clearly had a destination i...

Thanks for your feedback guys, it’s really helpful 👍

Let’s see what you think of these two:

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B12GqkRUiu6YZvL

ThomasOK wrote: ↑2021-10-06 19:54 I see the title but it is not giving me anything to play.

I think the links working now. Maybe it takes a while to register at Apple’s end?

+1. Totally!

Also, it would be absolutely brilliant if Källa reproduces modern recordings better than an LP12. In theory, there’s absolutely no reason why it shouldn’t (as far as I’m aware).

Let’s see what you all prefer this time! Henri (the first and slightly shorter recording) or the Netgear powering a GS108T. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B125ON9t3Hip7XW 🤞🙏👍👎? PS I’ve deliberately recorded these at 6pm (when the mains is pretty grotty) because linear power supplies generally d...

I’m not an LP12 basher. I still think a good LP12 is the most musical source one can own, and by a country mile (pending hearing the Källa), but there’s no doubt that setup and maintenance is critical to its performance. There’s no worse feeling than hearing the cartridge deteriorate and knowing tha...

beck wrote: ↑2021-10-01 07:36 Well, guess my call from the start that the Karma is a keeper came through. :-)

I like it.

Better luck next time beck. There’s no worse feeling than failure being snatched from the jaws of success! 😂

Definitely, which is why I’m really looking forward to hearing it. LP12 level musicality from a digital system combined with streaming convenience and music accessibility for a similar price to an LP12 is going to be a massive game changer. Seriously, I hope you’ve cancelled all your holidays Fredri...

Sorry, it has been a lot to contend with. Without system between.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6eqcxcyxij9ror/20210930_132156.mp4?dl=0 Very nice indeed! You’ve managed to blend musicality with finesse, producing a very easy listen. I think I’ll move my system from in between the speakers tomorrow!

My thoughts are similar to tokenbrit’s. Have you tried the Adikt on the Lingo/Ekos deck?

Charlie1, TBH, it’s really hard to know what’s going on here. The Lingo/Ekos/Troika, even without comparing to anything else, has good musicality. However, the Valhalla/Ittok/Karma deck, without comparing, sounds off. The problem is that the Lingo and Ekos are fundamental improvements to a cartridge...

macrotech,

I’d be very interested to hear your Linn beating Vitus. Any chance of a video, preferably with a comparison?

Great news! I’m really looking forward to hearing it 😁

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2021-09-24 13:10 OK, all is now as it should be. 42.5/110 is playing music again and Kans are doing what Kans do. Maybe it will improve but this is fine. Last clip...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2wwnu8s5rkn8c ... 5.mp4?dl=0

The sound is getting better, but musically it’s still a bit pants!

Must have put several more hours on it but it's a slow process. Switched to the 32.5/160 cos I know it's musically sound especially at the lower volume used in these clips. It's softer/warmer sound isn't ideal but will do. I think it's literally just started to wake up with this LP - or is it no go...

Thanks for your input Thomas. I actually agree with everything you’ve said! I believe I started the discussion by suggesting that, experimentally, I hadn’t detected a hierarchy within my power supply, feeling that all components were equally important. This surprised me, since as being a believer in...