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by Charlie1
2023-11-06 17:49
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Good sounding vintage gear - examples
Replies: 22
Views: 25486

Re: Good sounding vintage gear - examples

John C wrote: 2023-11-06 17:30 Second item is Naim Nait 2. Such an engaging amplifier!
Yeah, Nait 2 is lovely, and more flexible with slightly more power and weight to the sound compared to the 1. The better choice provided you don't already one an original to compare against.
by Charlie1
2023-11-06 16:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Good sounding vintage gear - examples
Replies: 22
Views: 25486

Re: Good sounding vintage gear - examples

Great thread Rutger and an enjoyable read! Can't comment on CD. The only time I ever truly enjoyed CD (in person) was an Akurate CD player shortly before Linn pulled the plug - I enjoyed that more than the CD12. Wouldn't mind an ACD with a Utopik and NOS laser. If beck could do his magic as well the...
by Charlie1
2023-11-06 09:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Im only talking of the perceived pitch of a guitar. Good musicians use tuned guitars on their recordings. If one source can give the perceived listening impression of a more tuned guitar, then the articulation in the lower end of the sound where the fundamental rythm elements are, will also be more...
by Charlie1
2023-11-06 00:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Are speakers unengaging or showing how unengaging the source is .Again it's all speculation,and probably something that can't be demonstrated . I can understand a better pair of speakers revealing an annoyance from the source/amp that other (possibly cheaper) pairs have covered up - I think that's ...
by Charlie1
2023-11-04 23:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I have a question - do you prefer a guitar thats carefully tuned or a guitar slightly out of tune ? Which one of those two guitars will give you more enjoyment ? This is what Source first is for me - the source that gives a more accurate perceived pitch from the recorded instruments when playing mu...
by Charlie1
2023-11-04 12:59
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Hmmm. I might be able to compare Källa>boazu>'cheap no name speakers in untuned position' with Hakai>boazu>Espeks in a month or so.... I think where this applies for me is when the speakers are unengaging. Cheap with no name and no setup doesn't guarantee that. Are speakers unengaging or showing ho...
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 22:10
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Yeah, source first was best. Here's a hypothetical system for you since I haven't done a real world comparison. 1. Klimax LP12 > Sagatun Monos > Tundra Monos > Inexpressive speakers that don't let the music through very well 2. Selekt LP12 > Boazu > Majik 109s I think I'd pick system 2. I'm sure on...
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 22:09
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

springwood64 wrote: 2023-11-03 19:01 Hmmm. I might be able to compare Källa>boazu>'cheap no name speakers in untuned position' with Hakai>boazu>Espeks in a month or so....
I think where this applies for me is when the speakers are unengaging. Cheap with no name and no setup doesn't guarantee that.
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 22:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Yeah, source first was best. Here's a hypothetical system for you since I haven't done a real world comparison. 1. Klimax LP12 > Sagatun Monos > Tundra Monos > Inexpressive speakers that don't let the music through very well 2. Selekt LP12 > Boazu > Majik 109s I think I'd pick system 2. So, the sam...
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 18:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Yeah, source first was best.

Here's a hypothetical system for you since I haven't done a real world comparison.

1. Klimax LP12 > Sagatun Monos > Tundra Monos > Inexpressive speakers that don't let the music through very well
2. Selekt LP12 > Boazu > Majik 109s

I think I'd pick system 2.
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 16:50
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Linn K400 “Lejonklou spec” 2 x 2,48
Replies: 26
Views: 14886

Re: Linn K400 “Lejonklou spec” 2 x 2,48

They look fab.

How much for 2 x 5m?
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 16:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Yeah, I definitely did some other comparisons but using the LP12 in both setups. Can't recall what I did now. Might have involved a KK1 and Kikkin plus other changes but really don't remember - it was in our old house so 13+ years ago.
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 15:40
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Give that man a memory badge! - if such a thing exists But that technics midi system did actually play music. In fact, the CD section was probably the weakest link. I still use it for burning in and leave it running in the office and don't mind it to be honest. For those that don't recall, I compare...
by Charlie1
2023-11-03 02:08
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Pre-amplifiers/streamers for my newly acquired Tundra 2.2 Tarandus.
Replies: 44
Views: 34031

Re: Pre-amplifiers/streamers for my newly acquired Tundra 2.2 Tarandus.

Gotcha - I thought that was most likely the case but wasn't 100% sure
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 23:50
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Fair enough Leo. Not sure a point of reference is needed. For example, if several speakers are all musically enjoyable and one comes along that leaves you flat then I don't see why the source is at fault. This is of course assuming they are all functioning well and time has been taken to set them up...
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 13:24
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Pre-amplifiers/streamers for my newly acquired Tundra 2.2 Tarandus.
Replies: 44
Views: 34031

Re: Pre-amplifiers/streamers for my newly acquired Tundra 2.2 Tarandus.

HAS ANYONE TRIED THE LATEST VERSION AKURATE KONTROL? (i believe it looks just like an adsm/3) Just checking but I'm sure you know Linn ceased production of all pre-amps many years ago. Just cos you wrote 'LATEST' that's all, as if it were a current product. I think David Neel of this forum had an A...
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 10:50
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

There are so many factors involved in getting enjoyment from a music replay set up that generalisation can sometimes be more misleading than helpful. Apart from the equipment and the set up, there is the room, the context (home? on the move? ), the listener's habits, and their expectations. 'Source...
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 10:48
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I agree charlie1. There’s a level below which no component can be allowed to fall, be that a turntable, an amplifier, a speaker, a cable or even individual components, such as resistors, capacitors etc, making up each major component. I think source first emerged when the LP12 demonstrated that nea...
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 10:48
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

Re: More on source first and other priorities

beck wrote: 2023-11-02 07:52 ………. not to mention cables and setup!

I value a human like communication above all else when listening. That is why I love listening to my wife playing the piano in the living room. :-)
Very true
I should have stated that I was assuming everything is properly setup
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 10:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record player for daughter
Replies: 45
Views: 86342

Re: Record player for daughter

Sent you PM.
by Charlie1
2023-11-02 10:04
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record player for daughter
Replies: 45
Views: 86342

Re: Record player for daughter

My daughter will hear her Linn Axis for the first time on Saturday. It was quite cheap and unfortunately doesn't spin at 45rpm. In addition, the anti-scatting appears to be defective, as it immediately sprints to zero with the slightest touch. It is difficult to leave the value at 1.5. Three exampl...
by Charlie1
2023-11-01 23:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188551

More on source first and other priorities

I'm sure by now we've all learned the value a source first approach to system building within a limited budget. And many thanks to the various members who helped me on that journey. A journey that started quite a long time ago soon after I joined. Time has flown. Yet what's more important to me than...
by Charlie1
2023-10-20 15:31
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Slipsik 8 (sealed)
Replies: 1
Views: 3029

Re: Slipsik 8 (sealed)

Still available

RRP is £1,250

Email colin@wysah.com
by Charlie1
2023-10-14 15:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 217228

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

Thanks Tom. Could there be a way of fixing a new arm using the existing screw holes used by this new arm collar? Perhaps Linn would offer their 'special' 250 customers a special deal on a new arm. Better that than having to sell the Ekos SE and Keel in order to get a new super duper arm. From the p...
by Charlie1
2023-10-13 09:36
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 217228

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

Thanks Tom.

Could there be a way of fixing a new arm using the existing screw holes used by this new arm collar?

Perhaps Linn would offer their 'special' 250 customers a special deal on a new arm. Better that than having to sell the Ekos SE and Keel in order to get a new super duper arm.