It's used in the Taiko Extreme and was top of a group test of os memory. We'll see - if it's better than the 320 I'll be delighted. Interesting comment from Taiko Audio to this topic: "As files sourced from streaming services are cached on your OS drive before playback, which is an Optane PCIe driv...

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-08-07 23:12 I wish the maker used a more modern DAC chip. They used ten TDA 1543 chips from 1989 in parallel. So this plays 16/44 only.

No worries, the TDA1543 is en vogue.
Here is another one with this chip, recently released, this time from Japan:

http://sparkler-audio.com/portfolio/S512_en.html

Matt

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-08-06 22:21 If they're any good I'll report back.

Thanks,
but makes sense only if they are superior than the ESI.

Matt

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-07-31 01:26 Having received the first of two Chinese DACS.......

May I ask which Chinese DACs you got?
Thanks

Matt

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-07-31 01:26 I really hope the Ex version is as good.

FPM,
did you order one?
Thanks

Matt

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-07-28 14:22 Response from ESI on the new DAC chips:
The new ESI GIGAPORT eX use also the AK4358VQ as DAC.

Thanks for sharing, FPM.
Curious about the first listening impressions.

Matt

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-07-23 20:00
For those wondering what DAC chip is in the Gigaport HD+ it's the AK4358VQ.
All of the older model Gigaport DACs seem to have dropped in price. Gigaport seems to be moving to USB C.

And which DAC chip is in the new eX?

Matt

IMO, in comparison to the maintenance costs of a Kandid, streaming from Qobuz is not too expensive.

Matt

I pay monthly for streaming from Qobuz and never looked back.
Zero interests "to own" music and store it on a NAS etc.
A few CDs I play from CD transport, no interests to rip CDs.

Matt

lejonklou wrote: ↑2020-06-26 12:13 I have a question: Could the alternatives in the poll be rephrased? As they now read, I don't know what to answer.

Buy - free?
For the rest of time - means?
Tense: Past, present, future

Agree, it sounds strange.

Better in my view:

I buy downloads.
I pay monthly for streaming.

Matt

Actually, I have three options - With the system in the hall, i.e. one floor down(very much effort) - Building a wall of stone behind the briks (as much effort) - Speakers that are not critical to the installation Hi Hermann, I have neither experience with the Isobariks nor with the NBLs but I can ...

I’ve spoken directly to a person heavily involved in the design and manufacture of the Cirkus bearing. They told me that, after an initial bedding in, the Cirkus sounds better than the pre-Cirkus bearing. However, the Cirkus progressively gets worse with use, to the point where it sounds worse than...

Spannko wrote: ↑2020-05-14 18:39 English Electric network switch

How much is it?
Thanks

Matt

Math wrote: ↑2020-05-02 16:14 ATC is known for their active speakers, do you think it's a big step up sound-wise from the passive version to the active SCM40?

AFAIK, ThomasOK found passive ATC100s with Lejonklou power amps more musical than active ATC100s.

Matt

It seems the long time Linn dealers live the promise: „Der Karousel Upgrade-Kit besteht aus dem neuen Lager, einen neuen Innenteller und einem kompletten Satz Subchassis-Federn. Der Einbau, Justage und Ölwechsel sind inclusive.“ reads: Labour, adjustment and oil change included. Please, can you pro...

lejonklou wrote: ↑2020-04-21 21:54 Sorry, those I have never heard.

https://raalrequisite.com/sr1a-earfield-monitors/

Matt

lejonklou wrote: ↑2020-04-20 22:37 I thought I'd rank them in my personal order of preference, but I need to give some of them a little more time. However, the winner of them all is easily picked: Abyss Diana.

Did you by chance listen to the Raal SR1a as well?

Matt

It took some time, but here are two examples. Hope the links work. The piece is Anne Dudley plays art of noise in full length. Circus https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gaD2RTUXILIyy6fMIHt04wG19Ga8Rc4D/view?usp=sharing Karousel https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KS5Xhzi53fDn9RqYS6frLh2KcygNkl3H/view?us...

Wonder how the bearing will affect the hierarchy when considering upgrading. I am sure Karousel in a Majik sub chassis will outperform Cirkus in a Keel. What makes you so sure Matthias!? The turntable hierarchy and the prereq that performance of Karousel is superior to Cirkus. The bearing takes the...

Another set of clips, this time from Hidden Systems. What do you guys think? https://www.hiddensystems.co.uk/new-blog/2020/4/1/cirkus-vs-karousel-sound-clips Listening via Macbook Pro USB out>>>Khadas Tone Board DAC>>>Preamp/Poweramp>>>3677s both me and Claudia found Cirkus more musical and lifelik...

Generally, what is the policy regarding labour charges for fitting new parts? Does it depend on whether it’s a like-for-like replacement, or an upgrade replacement? Does Linn state anywhere whether labour is included in the cost of upgrades? IMO, this is a VERY important topic. Maybe ThomasOK can c...

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2020-04-04 20:36

HernyB wrote: ↑2020-04-04 18:21 Just found this review:
http://www.whatyouseeandhear.com/linn-karousel-review/

Enjoyable read and looking forward to hearing it for real.

+1

Matt

Hermann wrote: ↑2020-04-04 13:02 If anyone is interested in some pictures.

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Thank you for sharing, which torque did you apply?

Matt

there is a promotion with the Karousel and I wonder if its maybe economically wiser to choose the Sondek only deck instead of the Karousel only because I am thinking of buying a Krystal anyway Does someone know what the Sondek only package consists of? is motor included? is subchassis and armboard ...

FairPlayMotty wrote: ↑2020-03-08 10:20 Good to know Matt. How does it measure up to the Gigaport?

Sorry Brian,
I do not have one.
Maybe I buy the new eX if the first reports are good.

Matt