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by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-08 13:48
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 648
Views: 535119

Re: Hermanns System

There's a lot to say about R/2 and Ekstatik and I think you know what I mean. Today, for example, the thought of endless discussions came up to what extent a sound image can be perceived outside of loudspeakers. So far I only had this with the briks and at times the effect was lost and only partial...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-08 13:33
Forum: Inside
Topic: Radikal2 BANG
Replies: 1
Views: 8328

Re: Radikal2 BANG

Good morning Lingomatik, I no longer have the Urika 1, or the Radikal 1, or Klimax Kontrol. And my Radikal 2 is being used with the Entity 1.1 phono stage and Sagatun 1.4 stereo preamplifier. However, there's never been a loud bang coming from the speaker with any of my system combinations. Could th...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-03 13:57
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 648
Views: 535119

Re: Hermanns System

I'm glad your new upgrades are sounding great Hermann, and they will continue to improve for awhile as well. It's interesting to hear about your Isobarik speakers, that's been my experience too. With every improvement of the turntable and frontend components, the speakers continue to improve also. E...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-03 13:49
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

I think it will take awhile for the cartridge to fully burn in, but is does continue to improve slowly. And we are very happy with the progress. Apparently we're suppose to get hit with a real bad winter storm for the next couple of days, so we'll just sit back and enjoy the LP12 until the thaw...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 19:11
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

By the way, I never gave any thought about how the Linn felt mat sounded, until Thomas gave a demonstration of which side sounded best, and how much better a thinner mat sounded than a thicker mat . Crazy stuff for sure, but legitimate nonetheless. Regarding the new mat, the difference of both site...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 16:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Radikal/2 experiences
Replies: 7
Views: 4899

Re: Radikal/2 experiences

That's correct. But I also think the regulation of the motor is linear, which means more weight, longer stabilisation time. With the last 4 records the LED did not even twitch, it remained dimmed. That's a good point Hermann, and I'm sure Thomas will be able to provide more details as well. I have ...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 16:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Radikal/2 experiences
Replies: 7
Views: 4899

Re: Radikal/2 experiences

Hi Tony, thank you. I am also surprised that it makes no difference in terms of dimming time whether a 200gr record or a 120gr record is used. I think it takes a little more time to achieve proper platter rotation now. The new motor and censor are way more accurate and precise, than the previous pa...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 16:07
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Radikal/2 experiences
Replies: 7
Views: 4899

Re: Radikal/2 experiences

I'm opening this thread for the Radial/2 because some of the behaviour has changed compared to the old one. The LED as an indicator for stable running sometimes takes much longer. And the behaviour is sporadic. My dealer pointed it out, but it seems strange to me. Sometimes the LED dims immediately...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 15:29
Forum: Inside
Topic: LP 12 felt mat care
Replies: 28
Views: 35322

Re: LP 12 felt mat care

By the way, what else did you use the vibration monitor app for? I was experimenting with intermediate supports placed on the rack. I had a spare Quadraspire shelf to which I attached spikes and placed under the turntable. The vibration app showed a peak at different frequencies compared to the she...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 15:06
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

By the way Thomas, the LP12 noise level has gotten even lower with the Klimax Radikal 2 upgrade. And the timing is more precise as well. So both of these items have really escalated the sonic performance of my deck significantly. Thanks for the comments Thomas, it was an enlightening listening test ...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 14:18
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 648
Views: 535119

Re: Hermanns System

That sounds great, Hermann! I cannot afford the Ekstatik myself, but fortunately I can hear it at a friend's :-) And what the K-Radikal/2 has done for my system is not short of remarkable. Good morning, The Kandid cartridge still sounds good for sure Tendaberry, and even better with the new Klimax ...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 03:01
Forum: Inside
Topic: LP 12 felt mat care
Replies: 28
Views: 35322

Re: LP 12 felt mat care

By the way, what else did you use the vibration monitor app for? You can download vibration monitor apps to your phone, and I was using one while experimenting with different tweaks on my Quadraspire rack. I was interested in seeing the impact of different tweaks on the degree and nature of vibratio...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 02:37
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Thanks for the comments Thomas, it was an enlightening listening test for me as well. And to my ears, the Ekstatik cartridge does reveal more information, has a much lower noise floor, significantly improves vocals, and simply sounds better than the Kandid in every category. I have never been more h...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-02 02:21
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Thanks for the comments Hermann, and I figured your listening experience would be similar as well. I never thought there would be that much difference between the two cartridges and power supplies, so it was a surprise to me for sure. By the way, I never gave any thought about how the Linn felt mat ...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-01 19:50
Forum: Inside
Topic: LP 12 felt mat care
Replies: 28
Views: 35322

Re: LP 12 felt mat care

You can download vibration monitor apps to your phone, and I was using one while experimenting with different tweaks on my Quadraspire rack. I was interested in seeing the impact of different tweaks on the degree and nature of vibration transmitted by shelving. Tunedem tests resulted in me ditching...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-01 15:27
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Tuning Mats
Replies: 35
Views: 21513

Re: Tuning Mats

Here's a couple of links regarding aftermarket turntable mats, including some felt mats. Not sure if any of them would sound good on an Lp12, but there's plenty of them for sale.

https://sonoboom.com/best-turntable-mats/

https://www.amazon.com/turntable-felt-m ... e+felt+mat
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-01 00:57
Forum: Inside
Topic: LP 12 felt mat care
Replies: 28
Views: 35322

Re: LP 12 felt mat care

I recently purchased a new Linn felt mat, because my previous felt mat was smaller than the platter (see pictures below). And in total, this is my third Linn felt mat. Fortunately, each new mat has sounded better than the previous felt mat. Previous felt mat, smaller than the platter: https://i.imgu...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-02-01 00:36
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Charlie1 wrote: 2022-01-31 23:36 I prefer the grills on my Briks too
I appreciate the input Charlie, and I'll be sure to look into this topic again.

Thanks
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 23:51
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Sounding really good Tony. The dropbox title gave it away for me but I enjoyed both anyway. The Ekstatik deck is sounding particularly good. Thanks Charlie, I am very pleased with the Ekstatik cartridge, perhaps more than I had expected. It's certainly the best sounding Linn cartridge that I've eve...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 23:39
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Charlie1 wrote: 2022-01-31 23:33 The first set of clips.

As for the mat clips, GV1 sounds quite a lot better to me.
Good ear, that was the new Linn felt mat...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 23:33
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Hopefully this works correctly now... Greetings, After approximately five weeks, the Klimax Radikal 2 upgrade seems to be completely burned-in now. However the Ekstatik cartridge still hasn't completely burned-in yet, but it is sounding much better. So below are two music links, both are the same a...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 23:25
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Charlie1 wrote: 2022-01-31 23:18 Sounding really good Tony. The dropbox title gave it away for me but I enjoyed both anyway. The Ekstatik deck is sounding particularly good.
Thank you Charlie,

Are you talking about the two different power supply and cartridge comparisons, or the two different Linn felt mat comparisons?
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 23:18
Forum: Music
Topic: Playlist
Replies: 817
Views: 672645

Re: Playlist

Brief playlist for this week: Al Stewart, "Year Of The Cat" an original release copy, 1976 Janus Records label. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91w-XaPkfqL._SL1500_.jpg Boz Scaggs, "Silk Degrees" an original release copy, 1976 Columbia Record label. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DRdZLcrQ...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 22:53
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Another item that was replaced on my LP12, was the Linn felt mat. The previous felt mat is much smaller than the platter, and a portion of the platter edge can be seen beyond the mat (see picture one below). The newer felt mat was a much better fit, and the platter is fully covered (see picture two ...
by Tony Tune-age
2022-01-31 21:46
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139570

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Hopefully this works correctly now... Greetings, After approximately five weeks, the Klimax Radikal 2 upgrade seems to be completely burned-in now. However the Ekstatik cartridge still hasn't completely burned-in yet, but it is sounding much better. So below are two music links, both are the same al...