No, I’m just interested in that time period around 1986 when the Linn electronics were introduced. I suppose I should not assume all Linn dealers before that carried Naim as well.
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- 2024-05-21 13:33
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- Replies: 11
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Re: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- 2024-05-21 12:47
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 244
Re: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
What Naim amps were used in the comparison?macrotech2 wrote: ↑2024-05-21 07:07 I did a similar dem and also went for the Linn amps. Exactly the same thoughts as the previous posters. I was upgrading from the original Naim Nait. LP12/Ittok/Asaka front end and Heybrook HB2 speakers if I recall correctly.
- 2024-05-21 12:45
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- Replies: 11
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Re: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
Yes, I was able to compare and my thoughts on the differences were exactly as charlie1’s dealer described, ie “ His view of the Linn amps was that they were not all round better, especially the Hi-Fi stuff, but to his ears they made more sense of the music.” To be more specific, the Naim amps were ...
- 2024-05-21 12:41
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- Replies: 11
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Re: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
I had a dem in ‘89 and preferred Exposure but that’s all I remember. They didn’t sell Naim. My dealer had a Naim 6-pack with Isobariks and the original Naim LP12 kit comprising chrome bumper PSU (later became Armageddon), adjustable Ittok collar (never released) and MC boards for mounting inside th...
- 2024-05-21 01:23
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 244
- 2024-05-20 18:12
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 1986 Linn LK1/LK2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 244
1986 Linn LK1/LK2
Who was around when this amp was introduced? Did you have the opportunity to directly compare it with Naim at the time?
- 2024-03-23 15:02
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Neil Young and Joni Mitchell back on spotify
- Replies: 3
- Views: 424
Re: Neil Young and Joni Mitchell back on spotify
Well, a nice result is the Joe Rogan Show is now available for streaming on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube..
- 2024-03-19 13:08
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Streaming service
- Replies: 340
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Re: Streaming service
Spotify sounds better than Apple Music, even though the latter streams lossless. Quite a bit better, actually. I agree that Airpods Pro Max are pretty good! I just acquired a pair of Airpods Pro Max as a gift and had a play with the Headphone Accomodations settings and prefer the stock settings so ...
- 2024-03-15 01:00
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Latest records to enter your collection
- Replies: 464
- Views: 260278
Re: Latest records to enter your collection
Glad to have finally gotten this reissue at a reasonable price and not at 45RPM!
- 2024-03-15 00:52
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Latest records to enter your collection
- Replies: 464
- Views: 260278
Re: Latest records to enter your collection
Looking for something funky to listen to? Here’s your ticket.
- 2024-01-10 09:45
- Forum: Inside
- Topic: Karousel installation warning
- Replies: 14
- Views: 42422
Re: Karousel installation warning
I meant an official Linn setup guide. That thread put me off the whole idea of getting a Karousel.Hermann wrote: ↑2024-01-09 11:34 Some of this is probably posted in other threads, but you can find some information here
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5085&hilit=Karousel
- 2024-01-09 10:18
- Forum: Inside
- Topic: Karousel installation warning
- Replies: 14
- Views: 42422
Re: Karousel installation warning
Is there a link to the setup guide for the Karousel?
- 2023-12-09 20:18
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 39608
Re: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?
I preferred to use a Baltic birch backer board when mounting to my 16 inch on center 2 x 6 inch framed exterior wall. You can still see the Fischer fixings that were used when I had an Audiotech wall shelf mounted in the same location. The turntable is now in my basement sitting on a poured concrete...
- 2023-12-08 23:26
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 39608
Re: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?
No mention of Mana, but it is a very nice wall mount. John Watson was never a fan of the Trampolin but there’s no reason it wouldn’t work though you’re better off without it IMO.
- 2023-12-02 12:44
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Spotify Usage
- Replies: 0
- Views: 50584
Spotify Usage
I recon there’s a fair share of Spotify users on this forum and this is the time of year where Spotify emails your year-end review. I’m curious how I compare with others regarding listening minutes. I’m at 20,054 and it said I listen mainly to entire albums.
- 2023-11-05 20:11
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: More on source first and other priorities
- Replies: 72
- Views: 250323
Re: More on source first and other priorities
I’m hoping to experience a source-first improvement to all the systems in my home as there is a project in my 35 year old sub-division to replace all the buried 12,000 volt cables that interconnect all the pad transformers throughout the neighborhood.
- 2023-09-20 14:23
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: Is there a “best” test track?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28424
Re: Is there a “best” test track?
If doing A/B comparisons, I’d rather use a song I’m not too familiar with otherwise it’s too easy to fill in the missing bits because you’re so familiar with the piece.
- 2023-07-31 13:31
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...
- Replies: 53
- Views: 175002
Re: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...
I agree about having separate recordings for hi-fidelity listening vs. listening when there is a higher ambient noise level like when listening in automobiles.
I enjoy my Spotify listening with Audio Normalization disabled when listening on my hi-fi system.
I enjoy my Spotify listening with Audio Normalization disabled when listening on my hi-fi system.
- 2023-07-21 20:31
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Latest records to enter your collection
- Replies: 464
- Views: 260278
Re: Latest records to enter your collection
Happy more of these were made. Been waiting a long time. Nice package and worth having on vinyl.
- 2023-07-19 12:06
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...
- Replies: 53
- Views: 175002
- 2023-07-08 01:24
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 31454
- 2023-07-07 22:35
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 31454
Re: 50th Anniversary LP12
Here’s a bit from Linn’s website regarding the new plinth: “The sonic improvement comes by way of Linn’s all-new Bedrok™ plinth technology; formed of orthogonal layers of beech placed under extreme pressure to create an entirely new, solid and massive material. The consequent ultra-dense wood has ne...
- 2023-07-07 18:33
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 31454
Re: 50th Anniversary LP12
Perhaps it’s just me, but I don’t think the rounded power button, top plate and armboard look good on the LP12. The plinth looks interesting, though. The look differentiates it from any other LP12 and adds to making it a truly limited edition. I’m interested in seeing how the inside of the plinth i...
- 2023-06-21 11:15
- Forum: HiFi
- Topic: LP12 Bounce
- Replies: 50
- Views: 36268
Re: LP12 Bounce
I believe there is an ideal distance between the center of the motor pulley and the center of the record spindle that minimizes lateral motion. I think having precisely made top plate studs for the springs and a one piece subchassis like a Keel makes it easier to get there setup-wise.
- 2023-06-21 10:23
- Forum: Music
- Topic: Spotify Stream On Event
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21530