Källa is now shipping
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Yes!!
Two Källas arrived today.
....indeed installing a streamer has never been as easy as Källa - connect ethernet, RCA and power cables, switch it on an you're greeted with a little tune indicating that Källa and the network have found each other.
Then the more difficult part begins......listening without being disturbed....! Phone calls, unexpected family visits, a spouse that wishes to discuss and socialize, groceries that need to be shopped. It's been a long time since I've been this impatient and offhanded....
.....as Källa is truly something exceptional!
You don't want to leave the room, eat or drink, socialize, let alone stop playing music.
Fredrik, I must really say you - and your team - have outdone yourselves with Källa as these 4 years of hard work and persuing to built the best possible streaming device to your knowledge and expertise really paid off here.
Some pictures to follow later on but first I really need something to eat now and a cofffee too - before I immerse myself into the music again...!
Thanks again Fredrik for having released this fantastic device.
Two Källas arrived today.
....indeed installing a streamer has never been as easy as Källa - connect ethernet, RCA and power cables, switch it on an you're greeted with a little tune indicating that Källa and the network have found each other.
Then the more difficult part begins......listening without being disturbed....! Phone calls, unexpected family visits, a spouse that wishes to discuss and socialize, groceries that need to be shopped. It's been a long time since I've been this impatient and offhanded....
.....as Källa is truly something exceptional!
You don't want to leave the room, eat or drink, socialize, let alone stop playing music.
Fredrik, I must really say you - and your team - have outdone yourselves with Källa as these 4 years of hard work and persuing to built the best possible streaming device to your knowledge and expertise really paid off here.
Some pictures to follow later on but first I really need something to eat now and a cofffee too - before I immerse myself into the music again...!
Thanks again Fredrik for having released this fantastic device.
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That sounds fantastic, Marco!
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:D :D
Can I finally let go of my LP12 now?
Can I finally let go of my LP12 now?
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I've put my turntable upgrade plans on hold pending a listen to Källa.
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Since most of the soon to be Källa users will likely control it with an IPhone clips for the Playground should be easy.
Yes I would like to hear clips comparing Källa to an LP12.
Even though that can never be an apples to apples comparison.
Yes I would like to hear clips comparing Källa to an LP12.
Even though that can never be an apples to apples comparison.
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I listened briefly on Källa some weeks ago. It had that quality to make you just continue listening and not jump to another track because you get bored. Fredrik had to go home so I couldn't stay. But Källa is special indeed.
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Me too.springwood64 wrote: ↑2021-09-30 09:57 I've put my turntable upgrade plans on hold pending a listen to Källa.
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Simultaneous streaming and recording?
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yeah you are right matt - that might be an issue
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Who knows, maybe it sounds even better when recording, worth a try? :-)
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You can't record a video at the same time as you're playing music.
To make clips for the playground, you need a second unit to make the recording.
To make clips for the playground, you need a second unit to make the recording.
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Of course, my comment was a little bit ironic, sorry.
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I agree - if you look at the upcoming upgrade possibility for the LP12 its already 40% of the way which buys you a new source (Källa). And the running costs for listening are also lower. And I somehow get the feeling Linn is getting somewhat expensive for what they deliver (it doesnt feel the price - performance ratio is right anymore).matthias wrote: ↑2021-09-30 11:17Me too.springwood64 wrote: ↑2021-09-30 09:57 I've put my turntable upgrade plans on hold pending a listen to Källa.
Matt
I would like to see what the difference in performance is:
Källa vs. LP12 Akurate Level
Källa through streaming service vs Källa through NAS
and
Källa through streaming service vs Källa playing clips which are saved on the IPhone
If the last would be better than through the NAS I would even consider buying a bigger memory on the phone and going through the hassle and saving my favorite albums on the phone directly
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I won't sell mine until I've had a SINGularity in my system........:-)
But I can say that after listened to Källa my KDS/1 now sounds broken, where I thought yesterday it sounded fine...
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My feeling is that the "level" of LP12 is almost of no importance (as long as it sounds right (which by the way many LP12:s don´t because they are f-ing sensitive to everything)). LP:s have a kind of unique musical quality that digital reproduction simply has been lacking. If Källa brings that to the table (see what I did there?) I personally feel confident it will beat any LP12.
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Agree completely,Defender wrote: ↑2021-09-30 14:09 if you look at the upcoming upgrade possibility for the LP12 its already 40% of the way which buys you a new source (Källa). And the running costs for listening are also lower. And I somehow get the feeling Linn is getting somewhat expensive for what they deliver (it doesnt feel the price - performance ratio is right anymore).
have no interests to "upgrade" the LP12 anymore.
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Also agree completely.Azazello wrote: ↑2021-09-30 15:28 My feeling is that the "level" of LP12 is almost of no importance (as long as it sounds right (which by the way many LP12:s don´t because they are f-ing sensitive to everything)). LP:s have a kind of unique musical quality that digital reproduction simply has been lacking. If Källa brings that to the table (see what I did there?) I personally feel confident it will beat any LP12.
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I agree with this as well. A great record on an old but well tuned LP12 delivers magic. Digital replay doesn't do that very often.Azazello wrote: ↑2021-09-30 15:28 My feeling is that the "level" of LP12 is almost of no importance (as long as it sounds right (which by the way many LP12:s don´t because they are f-ing sensitive to everything)). LP:s have a kind of unique musical quality that digital reproduction simply has been lacking. If Källa brings that to the table (see what I did there?) I personally feel confident it will beat any LP12.
But I must add that the phonogram (the vinyl record or the digital file) will determine the comparison. There are some recordings once put on vinyl that I suspect will never be surpassed. The master tapes may be gone or falling apart. I'm sure there are many members here who can give examples of records they find extraordinary.
This of course mainly applies to old music. I find that with Källa, I have started listening to music I previously wouldn't have enjoyed or bothered with. And I certainly wouldn't have bought it on vinyl. Now it feels as if I "get what they're doing" and just want to hear it all the way to the end.
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Källa 005 is on its way to Michigan, USA.
It takes a lot of time to complete each unit, so the time from order to delivery is quite long.
I'm going to keep posting in this thread about the units that are shipped out, at least until I've caught up with the preorders.
It takes a lot of time to complete each unit, so the time from order to delivery is quite long.
I'm going to keep posting in this thread about the units that are shipped out, at least until I've caught up with the preorders.
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I agreelejonklou wrote: ↑2021-09-30 20:28 A great record on an old but well tuned LP12 delivers magic. Digital replay doesn't do that very often.
But I must add that the phonogram (the vinyl record or the digital file) will determine the comparison. There are some recordings once put on vinyl that I suspect will never be surpassed. The master tapes may be gone or falling apart. I'm sure there are many members here who can give examples of records they find extraordinary.
Vinyl for me is primarily about older music recorded in analogue, sprinkled with a few modern LPs that take my fancy. That's where the magic is, as you say. And there's still lots of old music left for me to explore.
But if you can bring just some of that magic to digital replay then that opens up another avenue to those of us that have struggled with digital so far. I think you mentioned to me several years ago, prior to this project, that you know a few Klimax LP12 owners who sold their deck and bought a Klimax DS, and yet a few years later they still feel something is missing. If you can get past that hurdle then you will have broken new ground in my view.
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Definitely, which is why I’m really looking forward to hearing it. LP12 level musicality from a digital system combined with streaming convenience and music accessibility for a similar price to an LP12 is going to be a massive game changer. Seriously, I hope you’ve cancelled all your holidays Fredrik, you’re going to be very busy!
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yes I see and agree about the issue of the LP12 with respect to the setup influencing the performance
To keep it more an apple to apple comparison I would be happy if someone with a Klimax DS/Katalyst or an Akurate DS/Katalyst is making a comparison and maybe providing clips.
I am pretty sure I will test the Källa by myself at some point but since only a limited number of people have access to the Källa till now that would be really much appreciated.
To keep it more an apple to apple comparison I would be happy if someone with a Klimax DS/Katalyst or an Akurate DS/Katalyst is making a comparison and maybe providing clips.
I am pretty sure I will test the Källa by myself at some point but since only a limited number of people have access to the Källa till now that would be really much appreciated.
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I’m not an LP12 basher. I still think a good LP12 is the most musical source one can own, and by a country mile (pending hearing the Källa), but there’s no doubt that setup and maintenance is critical to its performance. There’s no worse feeling than hearing the cartridge deteriorate and knowing that it’s going to cost the GDP of of an African dictatorship to replace it!
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Agreed - there is nothing better than a great vinyl recording ( usually old) on a well set up LP 12 , and I will be keeping my LP 12s to enjoy these particular gems.
However, I still end up spending most of my time listening to Digital and thats why a groundbreaking product like Kalla ( i have no doubt that it will be just that) is so, so important.
It would open up a whole world of music to the discerning listener for a tenner a months worth of subsription.
However, I still end up spending most of my time listening to Digital and thats why a groundbreaking product like Kalla ( i have no doubt that it will be just that) is so, so important.
It would open up a whole world of music to the discerning listener for a tenner a months worth of subsription.
Kalla/Sag M/Tun M3/242/LP12/Slip7
Kalla/Giella Pi/JBL308/RS2e
Majik LP12/Boazu/110s
Kalla/Giella Pi/JBL308/RS2e
Majik LP12/Boazu/110s