Recent content by d16b

Wow. Hope it lasts longer than my 'ultimate' Linn kit did! I couldn't afford that lot at 1990's price!

So. what do you call very silly price range? I know it's all relative but when I was nattering Linn for a schematic for the Kairn they told me to buy a new preamp as it's only money. I did discuss other models with them and everyone (still for sale second hand in Linn dealerships) I mentioned...

If I'd only known, I'd have had the Karik off you for bits (I really do need bits to keep mine going). I've re-built the SMPS and got it going - more good luck than good management. I take it you haven't hidden it away in a dusty box in the attic as a total doorstop have you? After my morning...

FYI Having lost my Karik/Numerik/Kairn from power system collapses (Slimline Brilliant) I needed a 'cheap' replacement CD to keep the music flowing. Did some research and bought, don't laugh, Cambridge Audio Azur 350c. Now why would I do that:- 1. It was cheap, fully working and came with a...

WD 202 is an oversampling DAC Nice try

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE 'Tuned' the Sizmik to integrate more with the Katan's (because the Klouts are in hibernation whilst the wiring gets sorted) so down to single core cable and using my old NAD 2155. And yes, the 'system' goes 3 D which it didn't with the Micromega's or other DAC's. I know...

I've had 2 SMPS U25's die on me (Karik/Numerik) over the last 6 months or so I got the Karik's up and running (I now have my CD again) but the Numerik's on the 'to do' list. Did you replay the Y cap? On both of mine they died. One was only slightly cracked at the back of the case (no smell)...

I used to be able to hear bats (as a kid in the countryside). Age and sports have taken their toll and we are all continually bamboozled regarding frequency responses from 20 to infinity and beyond blah blah blah. Well. Hearing tests are simple and with tone generators even easier. From a...

Yes, CD / digital can sound amazingly good. Did some research as my Karik died (SMPS fixed and working - for now). Kairn/Numerik same SMPS problem (won't revive). Did a hmm, (as I said above), and some research. ALL Cambridge's CD transports are the same, as are their turbo stabiliser...

I've had a lifetime of chasing my audio tail, each piece intended to 'fix' a problem with another or improving a shortfall, tripping up and signing up to the 'can you hear those 'blah''. It took years to realise it isn't the equipment that needs listening to, it's the music and musicality...

I'm going to have to moan first. Sorry. Karik, Numerik, Kairn, Klout (Aktiv), Katan(active), Sizmik As usual with Linn, Karik-Numerik-Kairn power supplies 'blew' (Y's etc) and I've only managed to get the Karik up and running again. Linn obviously weren't interested, in fact the list of...

😂 😂 😜 The initial post was intended to be informative and in fairness, a warning (as well as a valid moan). That led to detailed dissing and in fairness targeted responses. In order to play that ‘game’ it is necessary to go down the standard interview technique and induce their spiral of...

Prof Hawksford was (is) and his early designs are what I had. I have now bought a YBA pre based on what I understand to be his circuit principles. Easier to get a schematic from him re MC amp than Linn giving me the value of blown SM ceramic’s on my Kairn display board!

Forgot to mention, I can get a 5103 or Exotic for between £300 and £400 inc P&P Linn + dealer told me it was inadvisable to do it, they are unrepairable, even for engineers with the skills. The list grows long. I think you can see I am (was) trying to stay in the fold but it becomes more and...

Yawn Rhetorically, sealioning fuses persistent questioning—often about basic information, information easily found elsewhere, or unrelated or tangential points—with a loudly-insisted-upon commitment to reasonable debate. It disguises itself as a sincere attempt to learn and communicate...