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by Ron The Mon
2020-10-11 19:17
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Preamp discussions (split from "Headphone amp?")
Replies: 48
Views: 31097

Re: Milage Variances

A mile in Germany is the same as a mile in Detroit. Maybe it's about time you buy a Lejonklou product and put your money where your mouth is on this forum. Ron The Mon Blimey! So much anger... Pete, It was a joke! Lego posted above you and got the humor. In fact, Lego outdid me one and said putting...
by Ron The Mon
2020-10-10 19:53
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Preamp discussions (split from "Headphone amp?")
Replies: 48
Views: 31097

Milage Variances

... every additional input connected, the sound gets worse, and with three or four inputs connected it is better to have a switch.. So to have one unswitched input is the best. If you use only one input, none of that matters. The Giella has a mirrored channel orientation. I think to have more than ...
by Ron The Mon
2020-10-10 19:08
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Preamp discussions (split from "Headphone amp?")
Replies: 48
Views: 31097

Re: Alive and Kikkin'

IIRC, Fredrik mentioned that the multiple inputs of Boazu do sound inferior in comparison to only one input with no switching. Further, IMO, the Giella case seems to be too small and lightweight for multiple inputs. Matt, It is quite clear in the photo shown, at least two more inputs could be offer...
by Ron The Mon
2020-10-10 18:19
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Headphone amp?
Replies: 82
Views: 68069

Alive and Kikkin'

What you are asking for, is a new Kikkin. Right? This time without remote control. I think such a frighteningly good product as a volume control driving a power amp would interest very few people. [above quoted words rearranged by Ron The Mon because it's how he read it.] Fredrik, Would a "Kikkin+"...
by Ron The Mon
2020-10-06 23:55
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4751825

Ringo Retort

None of the Beatles were spectacular musicians. The key to their success was creativity, including Ringo. Ringo is my favorite Beatle; I like his singing, drumming, and humor. I've seen his "All Starr" band several times. His drum parts are clever, and always fit the song. Listen to "She Said She Sa...
by Ron The Mon
2020-10-03 14:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Break Torque or Brake Torque?

I'd be interested to know what torques you ended up with on your VM95. Tom, Read this post for my headshell torques to date. Read this post for my tiny philips screw torque to date. I only changed this once as it might be counter-productive screwing in and out of plastic repeatedly. Since I have mu...
by Ron The Mon
2020-10-03 01:51
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Random thoughts on hifi
Replies: 266
Views: 112240

Random-less Thoughts on Walkman Pro

I still own a Walkman Pro and used it as my cassette deck in my Linn and Linn/Naim systems back when I was using cassettes. It is actually a very good machine. I have one too. Excellent machine. I remember one of the UK flat earth hifi magazines in the 1980s maintained that it was the most musical ...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-25 14:51
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Now The Fun Begins

I fully appreciate your efforts in bringing the virtues of the VM95C to light. Indeed, I purchased a Sturtevant Richmont Torque Products model CAL-36/4 off of eBay a few days ago for $30 and am waiting for its arrival. Jeff, Fantastic! Fun times ahead. My offer still stands; if you agree to post au...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-24 20:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn Nexus LS250 Revisted
Replies: 45
Views: 26865

Seizmik

Linn's headquarters are around thirty miles from my home. According to the British Geographical Survey, the West of Scotland and West Wales have the highest seismic readings in the UK. The lowest readings in the UK are in Northern Ireland and North East Scotland. Ha ha! Marketers and their stories....
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-23 22:51
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Lions and Tigers and Modulations, OH-MY!!

This may or may not factor into this discussion, but I thought I should note that different companies often use different modulation levels on the record for their output level specs. This makes them often much harder to compare. Tom, I just realized you may have been working for Audiophile Systems...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-23 21:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn Nexus LS250 Revisted
Replies: 45
Views: 26865

Team Work

I guess the reason why [Rod Crawford's] comments keep surfacing is that nobody else will speak about their time with Linn. All the old heroes have left the company, but none of them seem to want to share any stories Fredrik, It is very common for companies to have non-disclosure agreements as part ...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-23 14:40
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn Nexus LS250 Revisted
Replies: 45
Views: 26865

A Big Oops

Ron The Mon wrote: 2020-09-23 04:43 Ron The Mon
LP12 User
Isobarik User
Basik Tonearm User
Troika Fan
I failed to add “Kan-Freak”; how did I forget I have three sets of Kans?
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-23 04:43
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn Nexus LS250 Revisted
Replies: 45
Views: 26865

Nexus Biasing

From what I remember, the Nexus were the most musical of the “nice” sounding speakers of the time, but nowhere near as musical as Kans. However, I remember hearing a later pair with a Nait 2 and it was a very pleasant listen. I never realized they were so successful though (20,000 pairs sold), so f...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-23 01:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Felonious Punk

I thought saying "Brilliant!" was a British thing? I think that's generally true from the etymology. It does make me wonder about its use in Brilliant Corners by Melodious Thunk. My brain is wired for song lyrics, album titles etc. FPM, A bad brain indeed. I knew of Thelonious Monk but looked up an...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-22 22:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

A More Forgiving Welcome

Brilliant Ron! Jeff, I thought saying "Brilliant!" was a British thing? Are you from Arizona? Because it's a British phrase, I don't quite understand it. Is it like a teenage American saying "Awesome!" when something isn't literally awesome and is overused? Because of my upbringing, whenever I hear...
by Ron The Mon
2020-09-20 04:17
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Welcoming Forgiveness

Hi Ron, Please forgive me for hitting on a technical issue in my first post but while it is true that the VM95E and VM95C have a 4.0 mV output, The VM95EN, ML and SH have a 3.5 mV output and the old K5, K9 and K18 have a 4.5 mV output. The AT info can be found here: https://www.audio-technica.com/e...
by Ron The Mon
2020-06-19 19:46
Forum: HAKAI
Topic: Deezer or TuneIn on Hakai
Replies: 9
Views: 13495

TuneIn

On the Sonos I listen to Deezer, my music library and TuneIn. springwood64, I am listening to TuneIn as I'm writing. I like it for content and no stuttering or buffering issues. However, everything I've listened to on it are mediocre concerning sound quality. I use the free access; is the Premium s...
by Ron The Mon
2020-06-19 19:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Apple Airport Express
Replies: 6
Views: 6480

Airport Express

"two locations on the network: first at the data entry and control point for the incoming WiFi via the Apple Airport Express (linked wirelessly to the main upstairs router), and then at the heart of the system where served data and control meet to feed, via a short selected cable, the Naim ND555 ne...
by Ron The Mon
2020-06-08 17:40
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What is an adequate replacement for the briks?
Replies: 23
Views: 18447

Adequate Replacement For The Briks

Hermann, The only speaker I've heard better than Isobariks personally is KEF 107s. You are in a different market than I but they sell for around the same price as Isobariks. Most have a foam disintegration problem that is inexpensive to repair and easy if you are handy. There are several tutorials t...
by Ron The Mon
2020-06-02 04:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Q&A with L&R

I recently upgraded my tonearm and the music I'm hearing now is mind-blowing! A huge improvement for nominal outlay. ... What is the tonearm? ...highly respect & follow source first ... Radikal LP12 / Tonearm ??? / AT-95C. Yes Ron, could you share some more info about the tonearm? I (and I’m sure a...
by Ron The Mon
2020-05-28 23:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Karousel
Replies: 839
Views: 482266

Karousel vs. Cirkus vs. Underivative

Something that has bothered me for a long time is the "original Linn bearing" vs. Cirkus controversy. I think it is now explained. My LP12 is from 1984. What is original now is the plinth, lid, hinge plates and screws, hinges, cross-brace and screws, and outer platter. Maybe a few more screws. My pl...
by Ron The Mon
2020-05-16 19:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Q&A with V&R

I recently upgraded my tonearm and the music I'm hearing now is mind-blowing! A huge improvement for nominal outlay. Interesting info you post ... What is the tonearm? I'm interested because as Fredrik, Tom, you and also others, highly respect & follow source first ... Radikal LP12 / Tonearm ??? / ...
by Ron The Mon
2020-05-16 18:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Q&A with T&R

Prompted by Mr Pig, but an open question to those in the know: since a K9/conical &/or various shapes of AT(-VM)95 threaten to better the Adikt, and sounds better than a Troika or OC9, what's the next step up from a 95(C) & best MM phono stage/Slipsik? Does Krystal+Entity beat VM95/Adikt+Slipsik, o...
by Ron The Mon
2020-05-16 00:54
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Jelco throws in the towel ...
Replies: 17
Views: 12243

Basikally an ADC

As to bringing the Basik back, I don't believe the company who made Linn's original Japanese sourced arms is still in business (but I could be wrong). The Basik used many off-the-shelf parts from the ADC ALT-1 tonearm. Those include arm-tube, headshell attachment clamp/tube, bearings, arm rest exte...
by Ron The Mon
2020-05-15 00:36
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Mighty AT95E Becomes The AT-VM95E
Replies: 218
Views: 156807

Re: More Bogus Information

Calm down, Ron. Nobody's picking a fight with you, so skip the accusational tone. What is happening is that your info is being questioned. My suggestion is that you welcome that with open arms. It's a necessity for progress. Fredrik, I appreciate your concern for my mental health. To be clear, the ...