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Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-06-09 22:27
by Lego
lejonklou wrote: ↑2021-06-09 21:59
Much better.
Thank you!
Hi Fredrik did you find Spotify a bit 'hot' compared to flac files from a Nas ?
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-06-09 22:32
by lejonklou
matthias wrote: ↑2021-06-09 22:09
And Spotify HiFi is not yet released.......:-)
We are really hoping it will be an improvement, but there are no guarantees that will be the case. The resolution of the files is not the most important parameter, so they need to get the others right as well.
Lego wrote: ↑2021-06-09 22:27
Hi Fredrik did you find Spotify a bit 'hot' compared to flac files from a Nas ?
What do you mean by 'hot', Lego?
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-06-09 22:51
by Azazello
lejonklou wrote: ↑2021-06-09 21:59
Much better.
Thank you!
That’s just nuts. Please put me on the pre-order list!
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-06-10 21:59
by Lego
lejonklou wrote: ↑2021-06-09 22:32
matthias wrote: ↑2021-06-09 22:09
And Spotify HiFi is not yet released.......:-)
We are really hoping it will be an improvement, but there are no guarantees that will be the case. The resolution of the files is not the most important parameter, so they need to get the others right as well.
Lego wrote: ↑2021-06-09 22:27
Hi Fredrik did you find Spotify a bit 'hot' compared to flac files from a Nas ?
What do you mean by 'hot', Lego?
High output ,sorry Input?Fredrik
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-09 15:15
by Fred11
Hi all!
Hope the summer has been good for people here. Wonder if there is any news about the Källa?
Atb
Fredrik
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-09 17:20
by lejonklou
Hi Fred!
I just started working full time+ again today.
We have been waiting for the cases and the casemakers have been waiting for the aluminum sheets. Large companies have bought and reserved everything that's being made, in an attempt to avoid shortages. Which in turn causes shortages...
But near the end of my vacation I was told they've put aside aluminum for the first 25 cases to be made! So now we're counting weeks instead of months.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-09 19:23
by Fred11
Vacation well deserved!
Thank you for exciting news. Best of luck onwards.
F
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-25 13:46
by lejonklou
We're now on the final stretch before the release of Källa.
25 cases have been made and delivered. I think they look stunning. Tundra size, same matte black structured paint, more ventilation holes, logo in grey instead of white. Several improvements have been made to the now 9 year old case design, but from the outside they look pretty much the same.
Circuit boards are about to go through the third and final soldering process. I'm in daily discussions about assembly details and as many of them can have an influence on performance, we evaluate all the possible options. Yes, you guessed it - by ear.
During the wait for the cases we also had time to test various network configurations and parts. I managed to find two minor bugs in the firmware that have been fixed. We have two alternatives to the GS-108T switch that are under test.
Final stretch. One day at a time. Focus and grit. Soon we're crossing the finish line.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-25 14:09
by Defender
thats the kind of news what many of us waited for - I hope the rest of the finalizing/polishing process runs smooth. I am looking forward to hear the first feedback and maybe clips in playground.
All the best and well deserved success with it.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-25 19:08
by tokenbrit
Exciting times. Slightly self-serving (if/when I can find the $$s ;) but wishing you the very best with the product, Fredrik :)
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-25 21:47
by ThomasOK
That's very good to hear. Really looking forward to it.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-26 08:40
by V.A.MKD
Defender wrote: ↑2021-08-25 14:09
thats the kind of news what many of us waited for - I hope the rest of the finalizing/polishing process runs smooth. I am looking forward to hear the first feedback and maybe clips in playground.
All the best and well deserved success with it.
+1
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-08-27 23:00
by Arjen
lejonklou wrote: ↑2021-08-25 13:46
We're now on the final stretch before the release of Källa.
25 cases have been made and delivered. I think they look stunning. Tundra size, same matte black structured paint, more ventilation holes, logo in grey instead of white. Several improvements have been made to the now 9 year old case design, but from the outside they look pretty much the same.
Circuit boards are about to go through the third and final soldering process. I'm in daily discussions about assembly details and as many of them can have an influence on performance, we evaluate all the possible options. Yes, you guessed it - by ear.
During the wait for the cases we also had time to test various network configurations and parts. I managed to find two minor bugs in the firmware that have been fixed. We have two alternatives to the GS-108T switch that are under test.
Final stretch. One day at a time. Focus and grit. Soon we're crossing the finish line.
So Fredrik, soon with the Kalla you ‘ll cross the Rubicon?
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-01 19:56
by Defender
as the Källa Launch probably comes closer what are you planning to do as launch activities?
I think all your efforts and the product deserve it - how about a zoom call which all your dealers can also promote?
How about a head to head comparison with a Klimax DS Katalyst and a presentation from your side which might include your 5 levels of musical improvements in home audio (I dont know if I recall it correctly).
Any special offer if bought together other products from you.
Just ideas.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-02 06:11
by matthias
Defender wrote: ↑2021-09-01 19:56
How about a head to head comparison with a Klimax DS Katalyst...
Why not Organik?
Would you consider Källa if it offers Katalyst performance?
Matt
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 02:51
by jajo
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 04:44
by snatex
Is this the Kalla? What is the rest of the chain?
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 10:31
by El Mero Mero
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 11:05
by V.A.MKD
snatex wrote: ↑2021-09-03 04:44
Is this the Kalla? What is the rest of the chain?
Black and white edition?
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 11:12
by lejonklou
snatex wrote: ↑2021-09-03 04:44
Is this the Kalla? What is the rest of the chain?
Källa, Kikkin and JBL 708P on Linn Kan stands
Ha ha!
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 11:24
by Defender
matthias wrote: ↑2021-09-02 06:11
Defender wrote: ↑2021-09-01 19:56
How about a head to head comparison with a Klimax DS Katalyst...
Why not Organik?
Would you consider Källa if it offers Katalyst performance?
Matt
uups, I just forgot about the Organik after Linn‘s marketing baloney about it - yes why not Organik.
Yes I would consider Källa (never say no to a Lejonklou product ;)) but I also have to say after the switch to Sagatun Monos I am really enjoying my Akurate DS /Katalyst again.
The only thing is I dont like subscription based services - need to know/understand how Källa performs with music saved on the IPhone/IPad and how much you compromise musicality compared to a direct streaming music service.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 12:46
by u252agz
lejonklou wrote: ↑2021-09-03 11:12
snatex wrote: ↑2021-09-03 04:44
Is this the Kalla? What is the rest of the chain?
Källa, Kikkin and JBL 708P on Linn Kan stands
Ha ha!
All I can say is that if this is Kalla with a Kikkin - then wow.
Thats very very impressive.
I would love to hear more; perhaps with a Gaio Pi or Sagatun Mono as preamps and a Tundra Mono or Monos.
Looks like its going to be a busy autumn at Lejonklou HQ.
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 14:29
by Defender
oh no I never get my Tundra Monos than :(
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 15:53
by Spannko
This really is excellent! Well done to everyone working on the project. Should this really be in the Bargain HiFi dept? This level of musicality for around 7 grand is crazy! I haven’t heard Morrisey sound as good as this since Linn discontinued the Troika!
Re: Four years in the making
Posted: 2021-09-03 20:28
by ThomasOK
This does sound really good. Definitely looking forward to getting my hands on them.