Let's See What Makes Your Vinyl Spin!
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Bsdmr2
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Great so far! I’m looking forward to a weekend of spinning tunes.
Fun afternoon demo at the dealer and then home to set-up. Took advantage of changing the amp to also fully strip down the rack and clean properly.
The second box is the Hi-Cap DR. It’s a separate power supply that takes over powering the pre-amp element of the Sn3. Adds a nice lift to an already great integrated.
Fun afternoon demo at the dealer and then home to set-up. Took advantage of changing the amp to also fully strip down the rack and clean properly.
The second box is the Hi-Cap DR. It’s a separate power supply that takes over powering the pre-amp element of the Sn3. Adds a nice lift to an already great integrated.
Joe Mac
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Nice! Individual power supplies is one of the biggest advantages of separate pre and power amps so adding that to an integrated is pretty sweet! Does the amp have a decent phono stage that you’re using?
You’ll have to keep us updated as it settles in!
Bsdmr2
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Yes it’s a great option, not cheap but made enough of a difference to my ears to be worth it. The SN3 can also be set to be just a power amp with a separate Naim pre like the NAC282 so it’s pretty versatile.
It has a mm phono stage which sounded pretty good on the demo, but I use a Lejonklou Slipsik 7 which is made specifically around the Linn Adikt so is a good match for that. I wouldn’t have any issues in using the inbuilt phono if I had to and at least gives me a back-up.
I have run out of space though so really I need to get another shelf, the bluesound node has been relegated to the floor. Poor thing.
Angsty
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I’m curious; what was done with the Slipsik 7 that makes it a particularly good match for that turntable?
Bsdmr2
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Both the Slipsik and Gaia were designed and tuned for the Linn Adikt cartridge by Frederik Lejonklou so it has good synergy.
Angsty
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Ahh, a phono match to a cartridge versus to a turntable. That makes sense.
Jbraswell
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Probably get some better acoustics pulling those bookshelves away from the wall towards edge of the console.
David A.
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Good call. Moved them about four inches forward and the difference is slight but actually noticeable. I need to bring out the tape measure.
Jbraswell
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Looks great! Enjoy
kvetcha
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First-bounce reflections off the cabinet can definitely muddy things up, so closer to the edge is better.
Also, new addition to the setup, purchased on a mad impulse:
Joe Mac
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Also the dentons are rear ported so a nice 30cm behind stops them being boomy same as their bigger siblings.
Slimwhit33
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Agree.. I'd pull them to the edge while listening otherwise you're likely bouncing waves off the console.
charles hidalgo
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Custom Audio Technica build.
Joe Mac
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The only other thing is that maybe, like the bigger Lintons they might like a little bit of toe in. Just experiment, you may prefer them straight but if they’re the same as the bigger brother they’ll like 3 or 4cm toe in so they’re aimed to just pass the side of your head and meet at a point somewhere behind you.
David A.
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I was thinking of toying with this. I’ll start at 2cm.
I kind of want to add subtle marks (maybe with tape) on top of the credenza to notate the sweet spot when I finally find it.
But this set up smokes any system I’ve owned before.
I’m glad you like it. Some don’t understand how much more enjoyable music can be with a nice system.
Also, you did it right- the system is great as is but you’ve included one anchor/forever component should you ever decide to make changes.
David A.
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This is an exponential jump for me. There were times I toyed with acquiring powered speakers to pair with tables that have internal pre amps to decrease the footprint. Friends have similar set ups.
This set up is detailed, can pack a punch but is laid back enough so as to never caused listening fatigue. I’ve got a backlog of MMJ Blue Notes and vintage van Gelders to test.