Preamp to match Tundra

Rufus McDufus · Post by **Rufus McDufus** » 2014-04-16 21:20

Looking forward to listening! I can't figure what Sagatun means either but it's a good name!

Post by **lejonklou** » 2014-04-17 00:15

Thank you all for the positive response!

About the name: After Kikkin and Trikkin (never released, but a good exercise in signal switching), the best-that-I-possibly-can preamp project Sagatun started in 2012. All circuit boards have had Sagatun printed on them (as will the production boards). The name refers to a mountain conservation area near the river Slipsik in the north of Sweden.

Along the way, project Sagatun was more and more often referred to as Saga. So that will be the name of the preamp!

Post by **lejonklou** » 2014-04-17 01:18

mrco99 wrote:Are those few enthousiast already granted to give away some first impressions?
Or all still under firm embargo?? ;-)
Wish I was one of them.

I will keep that in mind for next time, Marco!

They are of course free to write anything they think, whenever they choose. Erik just received it and I know he's got a great sounding latest spec KK in his system. So it will be very interesting to read his impressions of Saga.

Ozzzy189 · Post by **Ozzzy189** » 2014-04-17 09:54

well, personally i much prefer sagatun if i may be so bold. it sounds much more befitting to the 'lejonklou' name than saga, which is just an english word meaning a bit of a pain in the arse to many people ! 'Oh it's become a real saga now' etc etc.
anyway i can't wait to hear it, glad all your hard work is coming to fruition. good luck with saga and i hope it doesn't become one ! :) ;)
All the best,
daniel.

Post by **lejonklou** » 2014-04-17 10:45

You have no idea, Daniel, what a saga the front button assembly was. Not to mention the endless tuning of the output circuit! The development of this amp nearly killed me. Does that make the name more fitting?

Seriously, thanks for the feedback! The printing on the case isn't done yet and inside it will always say Sagatun.

macrotech2 · Post by **macrotech2** » 2014-04-17 10:52

Any rough idea of price yet Fredrik?

Ozzzy189 · Post by **Ozzzy189** » 2014-04-17 12:26

lejonklou wrote:You have no idea, Daniel, what a saga the front button assembly was. Not to mention the endless tuning of the output circuit! The development of this amp nearly killed me. Does that make the name more fitting?

Seriously, thanks for the feedback! The printing on the case isn't done yet and inside it will always say Sagatun.

Ah, hahaha, I did wonder! Can't wait to hear it! Same feet as tundra? I must admit I put three Russ Andrews oak cones under mine, I preferred them.

matthias · Post by **matthias** » 2014-04-17 13:20

Ozzzy189 wrote:well, personally i much prefer sagatun if i may be so bold. it sounds much more befitting to the 'lejonklou' name than saga, which is just an english word meaning a bit of a pain in the arse to many people ! 'Oh it's become a real saga now' etc etc.
anyway i can't wait to hear it, glad all your hard work is coming to fruition. good luck with saga and i hope it doesn't become one ! :) ;)
All the best,
daniel.

+1
Fredrik,
why not Sagatun?

KR
Matt

mrco99 · Post by **mrco99** » 2014-04-17 13:44

Must say I also like Sagatun.

It has a more special ring to it than Saga, which sounds a bit more ordinary.
SAGA for story and TUN refers to melody.

A great name for a device that should do nothing but pass on the musical stories from source to playback.
To me it simply sticks more to the mind than only Saga.

All just imho.
;-)

Marco

macrotech2 · Post by **macrotech2** » 2014-04-17 13:58

I prefer Sagatun as well.

In the UK, Saga is also a company providing a range of insurance and holiday services for the over 50s. I could legitimately use them, but that's another story :-)

matthias · Post by **matthias** » 2014-04-17 14:07

SAGATUN,

the preamp developed by the TUNe Method.

Matt

mrco99 · Post by **mrco99** » 2014-04-17 14:24

Hmm, I think if we place enough pre-orders with Fredrik, he may consider Sagatun as an alternative name....

;-)

Charlie1 · Post by **Charlie1** » 2014-04-17 14:57

macrotech2 wrote:In the UK, Saga is also a company providing a range of insurance and holiday services for the over 50s. I could legitimately use them, but that's another story :-)

Having watched The Bridge, it reminds me of the Swedish detective, which is a good thing :) Her character is called 'Saga' too.

Fredrik, is it pronounced Sa-ger or Sar-ger or something else?

Ozzzy189 · Post by **Ozzzy189** » 2014-04-17 15:54

There's a boat on the deadliest catch called the saga, and the captain is a real Knob, so maybe that's why I prefer sagatun!
Maybe a poll is in order, just for a bit of fun?

Post by **lejonklou** » 2014-04-17 16:58

Ozzzy189 wrote:Maybe a poll is in order, just for a bit of fun?

Sure, start one!

As no laser marking, overlay printing, owners manual design or webpage has yet been made, the name can still be changed. I like them both.

anthony · Post by **anthony** » 2014-04-17 17:01

lejonklou wrote:
Ozzzy189 wrote:Maybe a poll is in order, just for a bit of fun?
Sure, start one!

As no laser marking, overlay printing, owners manual design or webpage has yet been made, the name can still be changed. I like them both.

Definitely Sagatun, as the tun links to Tundra.

Rufus McDufus · Post by **Rufus McDufus** » 2014-04-17 17:46

'Saga' is an Old Norse word and perfectly suitable, but Sagatun is better and more in keeping I think.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » 2014-04-17 18:48

One more for Sagatun.

Fredrik, I was VERY impressed today.

Linnofil · Post by **Linnofil** » 2014-04-17 18:59

Ozzzy189 wrote:well, personally i much prefer sagatun.

+1

Ozzzy189 · Post by **Ozzzy189** » 2014-04-17 19:40

lejonklou wrote:
Ozzzy189 wrote:Maybe a poll is in order, just for a bit of fun?
Sure, start one!

As no laser marking, overlay printing, owners manual design or webpage has yet been made, the name can still be changed. I like them both.

Tis done !!

Linntek · Post by **Linntek** » 2014-04-17 19:51

I guess from now on, whatever you will call it, it will always be refered to as the Sagatun :-)

Azazello · Post by **Azazello** » 2014-04-17 20:03

Daniel wrote:One more for Sagatun.

Fredrik, I was VERY impressed today.

Daniel,

Could you please be so kind and share your impressions with the rest of us? Did you compare the Saga with something, and if so, what's your conclusion?

ThomasOK · Post by **ThomasOK** » 2014-04-17 20:48

I have to say that I agree with the majority - Sagatun is more distinctive and ties in with both tune and Tundra. This despite the fact that most of my countrymen can't pronounce Lejonklou, even after I explain it, so they are likely to have a fun time with Sagatun as well. For that matter I'd like to know if the last syllable is pronounced as tune or ton (like in tundra).

Whatever the name, I am definitely looking forward to it.

Linncredible · Post by **Linncredible** » 2014-04-17 22:08

Daniel wrote:One more for Sagatun.

+1

matthias · Post by **matthias** » 2014-04-18 20:20

Azazello wrote:
Daniel wrote: Fredrik, I was VERY impressed today.
Daniel,
Could you please be so kind and share your impressions with the rest of us? Did you compare the Saga with something, and if so, what's your conclusion?

+1
Please come on, Daniel and Erik and tell us your impressions about SAGATUN.
We do not want to wait any longer........

KR
Matt