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- 2009-02-05 15:44
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: LP12SE System
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11010
- 2009-02-03 21:24
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Source First theory and how far to take it?
- Replies: 131
- Views: 122649
- 2009-01-29 14:20
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Lingo 2 - SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3844
- 2009-01-27 12:15
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Lingo 2 - SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3844
Lingo 2 - SOLD
This black Lingo 2 was bought (s/h) from a dealer a few months ago, and is still in its box - I have not installed it. The current economic crisis has hit me hard, and I cannot justify keeping it - the Valhalla will have to go on a bit longer. Serial number is 94****. I will ship anywhere in Europe ...
- 2009-01-17 12:20
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: I am New Here and need advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20902
- 2009-01-17 00:37
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: I am New Here and need advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20902
It sounds as if things are going in the right direction! Charlie1's advice seems spot on as usual, especially the bit about listening to the music not the sound. One point to be aware of: unless your Ittok is one of the very last, the arm rest requires a hole in the armboard, but the Ekos does not. ...
- 2009-01-15 22:49
- Forum: Me and My system
- Topic: I am New Here and need advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20902
If you are going for a Slipsik, that means your catridge choice is MM only, which gives a clear recommendation of Adikt. I recently sought alternatives - see the Adikt replacement? thread under HIFI - but ended up replacing the stylus, and I'm now very happy. Do ensure the Adikt is correctly aligned...
Charlie1, It's all along time ago now (!) but I've got Hasten Down the Wind and Living in the USA. the former is (imo) the better album by a useful margin (both on mediocre Australian vinyl). Perhaps the best album is Heart Like a Wheel - but it's nearly thirty years since I heard it, so forgive if ...
- 2008-11-29 12:19
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
As I hope you understand, my intention is certainly not to create tension between you and your retailer. Fully understood. If the Adikt alignment was the only concern I had, I'd pursue it further with my original dealer. But there are a couple of other minor niggles, and as I hope to upgrade over t...
- 2008-11-28 16:15
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Naim Powerline
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17591
- 2008-11-28 16:03
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Naim Powerline
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17591
To me the Powerline was more tuneful. The other power cord was the standard UK Linn one. But I can see that power cords are an item where differences may well depend on factors like the mains power supply. The Naim CD system showed different effects depending on whether the Powerline was connected t...
- 2008-11-28 13:36
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Naim Powerline
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17591
Naim Powerline
Yesterday I attended a Naim Powerline openday. The Powerline is a £400 power cord, and was being demonstrated against standard Naim power cables. A noticeable improvement, at some expense, although I cannot say I particularly liked the CD-based system I heard. Then an LP12SE was used as the front en...
- 2008-11-28 13:09
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
The outcome: a new Adikt stylus has been ordered - the current one is no longer usable. Then at some point early in the new year, the cartridge will be re-aligned at the same time as a Lingo 2 is installed. The Lingo was purchased second-hand some months ago, but has sat on a shelf since. Further co...
- 2008-11-20 11:27
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
This is very interesting! Fredrik, the Adikt user manual on Linn's website shows a drawing of the correct installation into what looks like an Ekos headshell, from above. The two raised lugs on the top of the Adikt body are shown as being fully to the rear of the headshell slots. Is this what you ha...
- 2008-11-19 20:00
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
It's often possible to detect the most common misalignment from a close up picture of the Adikt/headshell. Fredrik, I've taken some photos which may show whether or not my Adikt is correctly aligned, but I can't post them, so I'm emailing you - I hope this is okay. I'd be very grateful for your opi...
- 2008-11-16 23:21
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
Thank you for the responses. I've asked this forum because advice will be based on tune-dem, which is important to me - I don't want to have less tune than Adikt, even if I want more in other areas. Nobody here has direct experience of 10x5, nor have I. My Adikt should be correctly set-up: my dealer...
- 2008-11-15 12:35
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
A cartridge costing as much as an Akiva is definitely not a goal! Until recently I was going to take a deep breath and follow recommendations for a DV17D3 - the most expensive cartridge i could possibly justify. However, the current economic climate is bad news for me - I work on a temporary basis, ...
- 2008-11-14 21:52
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Adikt replacement?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 29343
Adikt replacement?
I have an Adikt (LP12/Keel/Ekos2) which I have always liked, except when I play orchestral or choral music, when it sometimes fails to cope with the complexity (tracking?). The stylus is now at the end of its life - I listen to CDs more. I could simply get another stylus, or for a bit more money a D...
- 2008-10-30 19:49
- Forum: Lejonklou
- Topic: New Lejonklou Preamplifier
- Replies: 133
- Views: 165638
The Kikkin sounds very interesting - I plan replacing my Wakonda with an Exotik when the time is right. If the Kikkin is in that league, or better... Is there any form of external switching which would allow more than one input? Without degrading the musicality? Or, is that why the full pre-amplifie...
- 2008-09-17 20:23
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Which pre-amp next?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21907
Thanks! That reinforces my earlier thoughts that an early Exotik is the best for me, unless I find an AK or Kinos at a silly price. Will let you all know what I do, when I do it. Preamp is second in line after TT (source first and all that). I've found a s/h Lingo2, but not yet installed as there ma...
- 2008-09-16 15:24
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Which pre-amp next?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21907
I haven't upgraded yet, not spending money in uncertain times, but I'm still planning hopefully... I saw this in another thread: The Majik Kontrol uses the same main board as the Exotik, but with 2 channels only. It has the same phono board but no digital inputs. It uses a simplified version of the ...
- 2008-08-16 20:00
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: How many sources?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 36898
- 2008-05-25 19:57
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Which pre-amp next?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21907
Charlie1, Many thanks for your offers. After listening to all the advice and information on the forum, I've come to the conclusion that I agree with you: a Majik K would not be enough, I need to set my sights higher. As I'm unlikely to find another Kinos at that price, I've set my sights on an Exoti...
- 2008-05-21 22:59
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Which pre-amp next?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21907
Many thanks to everybody for their replies. Unfortunately, I hesitated, and the Kinos has now been sold - somebody has a real bargain, it seems. I will keep an eye out for another Kinos - after what you have all said I don't think I'll be satisfied by a Majik. Fredrik, thank you for your offer of a ...
- 2008-05-20 22:20
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Which pre-amp next?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 21907
Thanks, Azazello. From your reply I gather the Exotik/Akurate is better than the Majik, rather than just having multi-channel digital processing, which hadn't been clear to me. Is the Kinos significantly better again, for two-channel? It may be too late already, but I saw one (ex-dem) for about 1400...