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by Spannko
2020-12-06 00:48
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7085
Views: 5130723

Re: Playground for practical listening exercices

I think I prefer serviced/serviced too.
by Spannko
2020-12-04 03:11
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Karousel
Replies: 839
Views: 490452

Re: Karousel

The specs state 0.2 Nm graduations. So, for example, is 5+3 equal to 5.6Nm? Is it possible to set 5 + 3.5 to achieve 0.1Nm spacing? Or perhaps even better? That specification refers to the markings on the scale. The markings are spaced 0.2Nm apart. There are 9 notches around the perimeter of the ad...
by Spannko
2020-12-03 21:25
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Karousel
Replies: 839
Views: 490452

Re: Karousel

The specs state 0.2 Nm graduations. So, for example, is 5+3 equal to 5.6Nm? Is it possible to set 5 + 3.5 to achieve 0.1Nm spacing? Or perhaps even better?
by Spannko
2020-11-30 15:17
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7085
Views: 5130723

Re: Playground for practical listening exercices

Naim use locking DIN connectors but recommend that the lock be left loose and the plug not be pushed fully home so that the plug is free to move slightly. They used this idea in the design of their “floating” UK power plugs too. Has anyone heard the £100 Powerline? I think it uses the same cable and...
by Spannko
2020-11-30 15:02
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Forum issues are discussed here
Replies: 372
Views: 500915

Re: Forum issues are discussed here

It’s great to see how much the forum is appreciated by so many people, and it appears that this subject has struck a chord with quite a few members. I’ve even noticed that some people are now taking moderating into their own hands! So, there’s clearly a desire to see things change. If I may, I’d lik...
by Spannko
2020-11-30 10:02
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7085
Views: 5130723

Re: Playground for practical listening exercices

Ahh, got you now. Very interesting!
by Spannko
2020-11-30 01:57
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Karousel
Replies: 839
Views: 490452

Re: Karousel

A bit late, but I prefer the second clip too. Clip 1 left me feeling cold, but clip 2 was quite funkay!
by Spannko
2020-11-30 01:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7085
Views: 5130723

Re: Playground for practical listening exercices

That’s another excellent little tweek beck, thank you for sharing.

Would you mind explaining where the felt goes again please?
by Spannko
2020-11-29 16:10
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Forum issues are discussed here
Replies: 372
Views: 500915

Re: Forum issues are discussed here

I’ve been giving this a bit more thought over night. There definitely seems to be a problem which needs addressing, but what should be done? It may be helpful to look at what research suggests is needed in order for social groups to work effectively. Social groups are made up of 3 or more people who...
by Spannko
2020-11-28 11:37
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Forum issues are discussed here
Replies: 372
Views: 500915

Re: Forum issues are discussed here

Particularly over the last 12 months, this forum appears to have been the target of deliberate attempts to push on the boundaries of the rules which make this the most helpful forum on the internet. The value of threads is being diluted by prolonged, unsubstantiated claims which are on the verge of ...
by Spannko
2020-11-27 13:55
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Giella headphone amp
Replies: 78
Views: 48125

Re: Giella headphone amp

It could be a killer budget pre!
by Spannko
2020-11-26 23:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: upgrade path
Replies: 156
Views: 75138

Re: upgrade path

Do you mean the TDA1541A ? No. No typos from me on this. TDA1549 is correct. Give one a go. A CD player with a TDA1549. Cheap as chips and at least as tuneful as a Linn KDS. Any one? Surely some will be better than others, or are you saying that the worst sounding is still better than a KDS? And wh...
by Spannko
2020-11-25 23:57
Forum: HiFi
Topic: upgrade path
Replies: 156
Views: 75138

Re: upgrade path

Do you mean the TDA1541A ?
by Spannko
2020-11-24 11:19
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7085
Views: 5130723

Re: Playground for practical listening exercices

I agree with springwood & Charlie. Another brick in the wall, beck!
by Spannko
2020-11-23 11:19
Forum: Inside
Topic: Identify these speakers/Drivers. Are they Linn?
Replies: 4
Views: 4803

Re: Identify these speakers/Drivers. Are they Linn?

Just had a closer look. The gasket looks like it’s a foam rubber. Linn used either silicone sealant (up to 1990’ish) or a hard rubber gasket (after 1990’ish), and don’t forget that the B110 was considered to be the best 4” driver of its time, so was used by quite a few manufacturers. My guess is tha...
by Spannko
2020-11-22 20:45
Forum: Inside
Topic: Identify these speakers/Drivers. Are they Linn?
Replies: 4
Views: 4803

Re: Identify these speakers/Drivers. Are they Linn?

Completely different. It looks like a Kef B110, but I seem to remember other manufacturers making drive units which looked similar to the B110.

Probably best to ask Falcon Acoustics who bought the rights and original machinery to manufacture replacement B110’s
by Spannko
2020-11-21 12:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 591387

Re: Streaming service

No prob, any requests?
by Spannko
2020-11-21 01:50
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Headphone amp?
Replies: 82
Views: 68814

Re: Headphone amp?

We found that continuous white noise worked really well too. Particularly when combined with water boarding and nail pulling, Once put to bed, we never heard another sound out of them. If you need any more parenting advice, feel free to PM me.
by Spannko
2020-11-21 01:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: upgrade path
Replies: 156
Views: 75138

Re: upgrade path

I was hoping for a bit more than “wet your finger, stick it in the air and see which way the wind is blowing”!!!

Do you have a specific recommendation for even just one product which you feel is a real giant killer?
by Spannko
2020-11-20 20:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 591387

Re: Streaming service

Hmm, no replies. Does that mean people are struggling to hear a difference?
by Spannko
2020-11-20 18:35
Forum: HiFi
Topic: upgrade path
Replies: 156
Views: 75138

Re: upgrade path

Where do you recommend I start looking?
by Spannko
2020-11-20 11:11
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 591387

Re: Streaming service

Charlie1 wrote: 2020-11-20 10:57 I can't see which clip is which as neither is labelled.
Hopefully fixed
by Spannko
2020-11-20 11:03
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 591387

Re: Streaming service

The plot thickens. It looks like Spotify sends a playlist to the DS which then requests the files directly from the Spotify servers. This morning I discovered that a Spotify playlist was still on the DS and was playing with the iPad switched off, so there couldn’t have been any AirPlaying involved. ...
by Spannko
2020-11-20 01:24
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 591387

Re: Streaming service

Here’s the Spotify Vs Qobuz clips. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B12GWZuqDuNCULd [Qobuz is streamed directly into the DS. Spotify is streamed wirelessly to an iPad, then AirPlay’d to the DS. This is the most convenient way of using Spotify with a DS, but not necessarily the best for sound qual...
by Spannko
2020-11-19 21:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 591387

Re: Streaming service

Charlie1 wrote: 2020-11-19 20:54
Spannko wrote: 2020-11-19 17:42 Any requests for music?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cock-Bigger-Yo ... B07ND8BFXJ
I’ll see what I can do! 😂