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by ThomasOK
2015-10-16 20:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Radikal is in place
Replies: 9
Views: 10631

Re: Radikal is in place

Good going, bonzo. Yep, the Radikal really does make the biggest musical improvement on an LP12 I have heard from a single upgrade - so much more insight into the music. The Urika along with it also resolves much more of what is coming from the cartridge. A very powerful upgrade indeed.
by ThomasOK
2015-10-13 22:53
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: WIJI's system
Replies: 8
Views: 17869

Re: WIJI's system

4 of the same amps per side is definitely the way to go and Solos certainly fit the bill (although it is a pretty large bill). Looking good!
by ThomasOK
2015-10-10 00:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Majik LP 12 with Lejonklou
Replies: 30
Views: 27794

Re: Majik LP 12 with Lejonklou

Let me add another one to check out - especially if you are into jazz at all. I recently picked up "The New Standard" by Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow and Bobby Previte. This turned out to be a rather special record. It is a double album and I really enjoy the music which ranges from laid back jazz to p...
by ThomasOK
2015-10-09 18:23
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Power cords
Replies: 205
Views: 261819

Re: Power cords

I can tell you that the US Hubbell plugs do not sound as musical as the molded-on plugs on the US version of the Longwells but I have no experience of the Schukos.
by ThomasOK
2015-10-09 18:20
Forum: Inside
Topic: The death of K400
Replies: 43
Views: 49429

Re: The death of K400

Nordost claims that the optimum length for their speaker cables is a bit over 4 meters and that it varies a bit with different models. When you order a 4 meter length from them you get the little longer length that is the optimum. I have not verified the findings myself, I just state this as an indi...
by ThomasOK
2015-10-09 18:01
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Majik LP 12 with Lejonklou
Replies: 30
Views: 27794

Re: Majik LP 12 with Lejonklou

Congratulations on the LP12, there is definitely a world of difference between it and a Rega RP3 (or even an RP10 for that matter). "Solitude Standing" is a great record - my favorite of hers. As to the cleaning thing I generally haven't bothered with a brush either. I have to say, however, that in ...
by ThomasOK
2015-10-07 23:54
Forum: Inside
Topic: The death of K400
Replies: 43
Views: 49429

The death of K400

Linn has just announced the death of K400 speaker cable. It has been removed from the price list and stock is reportedly depleted. As a replacement Linn has announced the new K200 which is a single-wire with two conductors, positive and negative, as opposed to the 4 conductor, bi-wire K400. It looks...
by ThomasOK
2015-10-07 23:33
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Tundra 2 power amplifier
Replies: 66
Views: 67352

Re: Tundra 2 power amplifier

I'm afraid I'm quite overdue to give my feelings on the Tundra 2 upgrade. So I'll start out by saying that it is a total success and really something any Tundra stereo owner should look into. I have now upgraded several units, done comparisons in the store with a Tundra 1.2 and loaned it to existing...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-25 16:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Multi-amplification with Ak 2200 balanced
Replies: 6
Views: 8052

Re: Multi-amplification with Ak 2200 balanced

There are short wires with small multipin connectors that are used to link the channels internally. The amp must be opened to install them. Linn recommend this is done by a Linn dealer but it is not difficult. The number needed for the amp are included in the box with all new Linn Akurate and Majik ...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-19 18:02
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Back to Black
Replies: 71
Views: 62135

Re: Back to Black

There was a known problem with early Radikals. My first one had it. Something in the main board would allow the Radikal to work OK by itself but would not function when a Urika was connected. The main board was swapped out by Linn. If you weren't using a Urika the problem would not affect the functi...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-11 22:01
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More new Linn announcements 9/15
Replies: 4
Views: 6126

Re: More new Linn announcements 9/15

It's good to hear that the 530 is a good sounding product. As I mentioned in the other thread it does look like about a 6" driver from the photo.
by ThomasOK
2015-09-11 20:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn announces new Exakt speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 17023

Re: Linn announces new Exakt speakers

If I read correctly there seems little to no chance for passive versions. They state that they were able to achieve acceptable low bass with a smaller cabinet than normal because of the tailoring they can do with Exakt technology. This would make one expect that these are likely Exakt only designs. ...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-11 18:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn announces new Exakt speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 17023

Re: Linn announces new Exakt speakers

A few additional notes on the new Series 5 speakers. They are available as a system with an AEDSM (no analog outs) or by themselves. Here is the pricing in US$: 530 System $19,200 530 pair $15,200 520 System $14,800 520 pair $10,800 Some interesting things to note: These are full Exakt Aktiv speaker...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-11 17:27
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More new Linn announcements 9/15
Replies: 4
Views: 6126

More new Linn announcements 9/15

Well, it appears Linn has been very busy and it is all Exakt stuff. Here is a breakdown of the new products (all prices US): New 6 channel Akurate Exakt box for $5600 This allows those with 3 way speakers to go exakt and save $2400 compared to the 10 channel version. Performance is supposed to be th...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-10 18:56
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn announces new Exakt speakers
Replies: 16
Views: 17023

Linn announces new Exakt speakers

Linn announces new Exakt speakers with an emphasis on...
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by ThomasOK
2015-09-10 17:12
Forum: Inside
Topic: The Linnofil Super NAS!
Replies: 518
Views: 492416

Re: The Linnofil Super NAS!

As far as I can recall nobody has recommended RAID on the LS-NAS. I have two 600G SSDs in my unit but I am not using them that way at present although I considered trying it - too much other stuff to do to get to it. To me one of the biggest questions with the streaming systems currently is backup. ...
by ThomasOK
2015-09-02 23:59
Forum: Inside
Topic: The Linnofil Super NAS!
Replies: 518
Views: 492416

Re: The Linnofil Super NAS!

If anybody is planning to build a LS-NAS (a very worthwhile endeavor) here is a MB with a reasonable starting price on eBay US:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-E45M1-I-De ... 1760906593?
by ThomasOK
2015-09-02 23:28
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Tundra 2 power amplifier
Replies: 66
Views: 67352

Re: Tundra 2 power amplifier

Cool, looks good.
by ThomasOK
2015-08-25 23:43
Forum: HiFi
Topic: I'm sad and glad!
Replies: 45
Views: 42857

Re: I'm sad and glad!

Ron: Thanks for your interesting post! I agree about the Radikal - it can't be praised enough. If one had a Majik LP12, should the first upgrade be the Radikal ? In my opinion: Yes! Agreed. I have done it for customers, as well as doing the PS upgrade and arm/cartridge downgrade for Ron, and there ...
by ThomasOK
2015-08-14 19:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playtime is over, time for some serious questions!
Replies: 30
Views: 25604

Re: Playtime is over, time for some serious questions!

It depends on the preamp and how much gain it has. On Lejonklou and most Linn preamps unity gain is at a setting of 80 on a scale of 0 to 100. Unity gain is where 1 volt in is 1 volt out so that might be considered full volume of the source. Full volume on the power amp is different as you can obvio...
by ThomasOK
2015-08-04 16:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: I'm sad and glad!
Replies: 45
Views: 42857

Re: I'm sad and glad!

But, but the source is in the speaker! So the front end can't matter, right? Seriously? I take this is a cheap retorical trick? As I see it there are three major contributions to the sourcing signal of a hifi-system: 1. The music recorded 2. The power in the source unit 3. The clock used for A/D-co...
by ThomasOK
2015-08-03 14:14
Forum: HiFi
Topic: I'm sad and glad!
Replies: 45
Views: 42857

Re: I'm sad and glad!

But, but the source is in the speaker! So the front end can't matter, right?
by ThomasOK
2015-07-28 19:56
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Monos (Sagatun & Tundra) - questions after upgrade
Replies: 10
Views: 11842

Re: Monos (Sagatun & Tundra) - questions after upgrade

Tokenbrit, glad to hear you are enjoying the upgrades. The new monos, both Sagatun and Tundra are really something special. I have not normally found the need to reposition the speakers after upgrade to TM2s, however if the speaker position is not optimal in the bass range the extra bass power and d...
by ThomasOK
2015-07-21 16:25
Forum: Inside
Topic: Klimax DS torque recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 51651

Re: Klimax DS torque recommendations

Yes, that is the same driver. It is most likely made for SK tools OEM by Sturtevant Richmont. There was a time when Sears sold the CAL 36/4 as a Craftsman tool even though it said Sturtevant Richmont on the tool itself. You can also get the same tool in a kit with a plastic case and a couple dozen b...
by ThomasOK
2015-07-20 22:52
Forum: Inside
Topic: Klimax DS torque recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 51651

Re: Klimax DS torque recommendations

Thanks Thomas! It made a nice improvment, I also found out that my torquedriver at these torques is -2 notches from yours. Thank again. /kallesprätt Glad to hear it worked for you. Last weekend I went over my KRDS/0 and found that despite the posidriv screws the .6-2 setting was the best here as we...