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- 2023-09-13 19:36
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: The conclusion of digital volume regulation
- Replies: 21
- Views: 38739
Re: The conclusion of digital volume regulation
… Someone just mentioned an akurate kontrol in a recent post as a Great preamp but I can’t seem to find that thread. I’m on the verge of buying a pre 2010 Akurate Kontrol and was wondering if that had a DVC as well or is it considered an analog amp with dacs for the digital inputs. Has anyone tried...
- 2023-09-11 18:00
- Forum: Inside
- Topic: Damping an Akurate Radikal?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18654
Re: Damping an Akurate Radikal?
“Stick with it” :) - I like that… From what I gather, it’s only with the adhesive that it damps. Just placing it on top would be equivalent to placing a magazine on top. But thanks for the thought. I may start by placing small piece on the inside of the casing, rather than a large piece. I have eno...
- 2023-09-11 15:26
- Forum: Inside
- Topic: Damping an Akurate Radikal?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18654
Re: Damping an Akurate Radikal?
We know that a Klimax Radikal is better. I’ve heard it myself. But I have the Akurate casing. Has anyone ever tried adding damping to the Akurate casework? I’ve just had my car doors damped with Dynamat to minimise the speaker boom/resonance. This was successful, and there are some offcuts… Dynamat...
- 2023-09-08 18:28
- Forum: Lejonklou
- Topic: Tundra Mono 3
- Replies: 196
- Views: 566956
- 2023-09-08 18:27
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
- Replies: 7099
- Views: 5344031
Re: Playground for practical listening exercises
Nait 1 has clearly benefited from an extended burn in... :)beck wrote: ↑2023-09-08 07:36 A really interesting video! :
https://youtu.be/9QlaAFVA6qs?feature=shared
- 2023-09-06 16:20
- Forum: Lejonklou
- Topic: Tundra Mono 3
- Replies: 196
- Views: 566956
Re: Tundra Mono 3
TM 3. 027/028 ( upgraded TM2s) This is for Marco Any reports on how these compare to standardTM3s. I’m expecting them to be a huge upgrade on TM2 and very close to brand new TM3s. Marco is out biking and is expected back next week. I too want to hear his impressions! Any word? Did Marco get back sa...
- 2023-09-01 16:25
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Hermanns System
- Replies: 652
- Views: 651473
Re: Hermanns System
I did wonder about the height of the 5/5s, but saw that the listening position is raised on a dais, and Hermann did admit that “the Grahams weren't optimally set up”… I know I’d be reluctant to mess with the meticulously installed stack of mana stands unless the Grahams showed promise over the ‘brik...
- 2023-08-24 14:23
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
- Replies: 7099
- Views: 5344031
Re: Playground for practical listening exercises
Not N! M is for Music - elements hold together, and support the rhythm & music. N is just not - it feels exaggerated and disjointed with no connection between voice and percussion, losing the music in the process. I enjoyed M; felt like stopping N almost immediately - surprising, and not had a negat...
- 2023-08-16 19:56
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Actually thought Linn prices don't excite me
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6893
Re: Actually thought Linn prices don't excite me
Without LP12 and speaker sales, that disparity in turnover between the two companies would be even more marked... :!
- 2023-08-16 16:57
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Speakers more tuneful than Linn
- Replies: 48
- Views: 58788
Re: Speakers more tuneful than Linn
Apparently that’s “an excellent track for auditioning soundstage width and depth” … (a)musing that there are those that go for that rather than listening to the music* :shrug:
* didn’t hear much here, but that may not be the fault of the speakers :?
* didn’t hear much here, but that may not be the fault of the speakers :?
- 2023-08-15 20:19
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Actually thought Linn prices don't excite me
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6893
Re: Actually thought Linn prices don't excite me
Did you buy your Ekstatik from said "friendly dealer"? If so, then I'm not sure they're deserving of that title. €26 isn't a lot to protect a €7.2k cart, but it's also an opportunity for a little goodwill on the part of the dealer (& Linn?) in appreciation of the (repeat) business 🤔
- 2023-08-13 23:29
- Forum: Källa
- Topic: General Discussion about Källa
- Replies: 582
- Views: 360674
Re: General Discussion about Källa
Yep, mine usually goes a similar amount of time between restarts... sometimes longer; rarely less than 2 weeks. Unusual to run into problems, but thanks again for making us aware, and reporting that it was an easy fix.
- 2023-08-12 23:19
- Forum: Källa
- Topic: General Discussion about Källa
- Replies: 582
- Views: 360674
Re: General Discussion about Källa
Thanks for sharing ekay. Good to know, and glad a restart fixed things. Something to watch/listen for... I've had occasional glitches with AirPlay from iPad Mini to Apple TV only playing audio, not video, or not finding the Apple TV despite both thinking they're connected - a wifi dis/re-connect of ...
- 2023-08-10 15:27
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
- Replies: 7099
- Views: 5344031
Re: Playground for practical listening exercises
Gets the Keilidhs dancing :) Sets them free ;)
- 2023-08-10 13:29
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
- Replies: 7099
- Views: 5344031
Re: Playground for practical listening exercises
Getting more musical integration from the separates; more separation from the integrated... 50 sounds (mighty) impressive but still not quite gelling, like Tom mentioned against the other clips/system - better in this system, but not better than the 12/160, for me.
- 2023-08-05 17:16
- Forum: Källa
- Topic: Recommended control points
- Replies: 230
- Views: 154558
Re: Recommended control points
TLDR; bought a 2nd iPad Mini :) Considering getting a 2nd control point - it's between: iPhone 11 (refurb) iPad Mini 6 Mac Mini (M1 or M2) I don't need a 'new' phone at the moment, and realistically wouldn't buy a 4-yr old phone as a new/replacement phone. Concerned that the screen size is less prac...
- 2023-08-03 19:07
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
- 2023-08-03 15:12
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
Re: Charlie1's System
That room always seems to be a bit more challenging to find a satisfactorily musical set up than your other rooms, and systems... Late night, lower volume listening is going to present its own challenges, driving the music in the room, without playing too loud... Is there another orientation within ...
- 2023-07-28 18:45
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
Re: Charlie1's System
109s sound 'projected'; feel they would get tiring... Happily listening to (& enjoying ;) the Tukans while I type this :)
- 2023-07-18 18:20
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
Re: Charlie1's System
Subject/title line has them reduced to GBP 445 ... Bargain 🤑
- 2023-07-17 20:18
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
Re: Charlie1's System
What have you tried in that room: Ninka, Kan, Kan II, Tukan/Katan?, Majik 109?, Majik 140?, Keilidh?, 212, Saras, don't know if you tried the 'bariks in there, Komponent?, Series 3?, JBL LSR308, and others: there were some Naims as well, iirc... Given how relatively simple it has been to dial in you...
- 2023-07-07 22:53
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 31257
Re: 50th Anniversary LP12
I had the same thought, John. Not going to spend £50k/$60k to find out... Hope it sounds better than it looks.
Curious way to celebrate a 50th anniversary; like paying for your wife to get a facelift that doesn't suit her... :/
Curious way to celebrate a 50th anniversary; like paying for your wife to get a facelift that doesn't suit her... :/
- 2023-06-23 17:24
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Hermanns System
- Replies: 652
- Views: 651473
Re: Hermanns System
Prefer 1 - there's more time for musicianship and interplay to develop...
2 - more drive, but feel a bit rushed, and less interesting musically.
2 - more drive, but feel a bit rushed, and less interesting musically.
- 2023-06-15 17:43
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
Re: Charlie1's System
Thanks folks. Moved the speakers further apart which has helped the music breathe a bit more. I'm sure it could be better and always glad for critical comments, as long as they are kind :) These are with Blacks, right? Good timing but missing the body - I've preferred floorstander over bookshelf in...
- 2023-06-14 20:16
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: Charlie1's System
- Replies: 766
- Views: 523799
Re: Charlie1's System
Interesting. I hear ... Silver is more tuneful Black has better timing Problem for me is that the lack of timing with Silver affects the overall interplay just a bit more than the (relative) lack of performance in the voice with the Black. The tune is carried by both aspects to my mind which seems ...