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My Merry Karousel Go Round.

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First things first ready for the strip down. :shock:
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New equipment getting its first squeeze. :oops:
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Now on the reassemble Topsy Turvy first. :smt120 Image
After some very dedicated fettling and the masters touch and a new platter too. 8)
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Now a little catchup novel. :smt015
I'm well behind the times but unfortunately Covid and chums have had a hand in it. :smt013
As soon as Peter could himself and Alison had a Jolly drive up here for a visit and a grand tour holiday weekend.
I can't begin to thank Peter enough for yet again doing the business in now bringing my deck up to full Klimax level as well as supporting my other recent upgrades Kudos X3 speakers and my Naim CD5Si and Supernait 3.
As far as performance improvements are concerned most has been said by others and I have to confirm my findings are the same. :smt023
Not only a really super made product but brings the heart of the machine right up to date but strengthens confidence in the turntables longevity and continued support. :smt007
First thing i noticed when starting the first side of the first LP was I thought that I had my amp on mute it was so quiet " not that it seemed noisy before " but it was with hindsight compared to this.
The dynamics are bigger and the bass is deeper and everything has much more sparkle and seperation.
But it's the noise floor that has dropped considerably also meaning my volume control is at a lower setting but getting more volume. :smt017
Hopefully I can now settle and enjoy what I have for a while " unless someone knows better "
Many thanks again to Cymbiosis delivering the goods in every way.
Maybe I might visit them sometime I'll give them plenty of warning. :shock: 8) :smt023 :lol:
Turntable - Linn LP12, Karousel, Keel, Ekos SE/1, Kandid, K-Radikal 2, Urika.
Amplifier - Naim Supernait 3
CD Player - Naim CD5si
Speakers - Kudos X3
Cables- Kudos KS-1 Speaker Cable, Linn Silver Interconnects
Support - Target TT4.
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Excellent, 👍
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Congrats Jim - you have had to wait a wee while for the Karousel to at last come to stop in your neck of the woods. You can at last hear for yourself what some of us have been going on about. Made up for you mate ............ :smt023
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LP12 - Klimax Radikal 2/Urika, Harban Plinth, Karousel, Keel, Karmen, Ekos SE, Skale, Lyra Atlas
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Thanks Adam. :smt052
I thought I'd just drop a post to show my enthusiasm.
At last up to full Klimax Spec " till next time " :roll: 8) :smt023
Turntable - Linn LP12, Karousel, Keel, Ekos SE/1, Kandid, K-Radikal 2, Urika.
Amplifier - Naim Supernait 3
CD Player - Naim CD5si
Speakers - Kudos X3
Cables- Kudos KS-1 Speaker Cable, Linn Silver Interconnects
Support - Target TT4.
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All’s good for those who wait, it’s been a while mate. All them lovely new vinyl albums, that’s been crying out to be played will sound fab now. The system looks great sit back and enjoy the music. :smt023
Turntable - Linn LP12, Karousel, Keel, Ekos SE/1, Kandid, K-Radikal, Urika.
Amplifier - Naim Supernait 3
CD Player - Naim CD5si
Speakers - Kudos X3
Turntable Mat - Linn, Collaro Audio
Cables - Kudos KS-1 Speaker Cable, Linn Silver Interconnects
Support - DIY Solid Oak Rack
Headphones - Focal Elegia, AKG 701
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Congrats Jim - it is a fabulous upgrade, so you will love it.
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Red Chris wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:10 pm Congrats Jim - it is a fabulous upgrade, so you will love it.
Cheers Chris thanks.
Nice to see you popping in. 8) :smt023
Turntable - Linn LP12, Karousel, Keel, Ekos SE/1, Kandid, K-Radikal 2, Urika.
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Enjoy the ride Jim! :smt023
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Pediatrik wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:12 pm Enjoy the ride Jim! :smt023
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Thanks Mikael it's great. :smt020 8) :smt023
Turntable - Linn LP12, Karousel, Keel, Ekos SE/1, Kandid, K-Radikal 2, Urika.
Amplifier - Naim Supernait 3
CD Player - Naim CD5si
Speakers - Kudos X3
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After the wait sit back and enjoy. Nice to see the photos in a good write up.
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All you need now is some Lenny :smt023
Turntable - Linn LP12, Karousel, Keel, Ekos SE/1, Kandid, K-Radikal, Urika.
Amplifier - Naim Supernait 3
CD Player - Naim CD5si
Speakers - Kudos X3
Turntable Mat - Linn, Collaro Audio
Cables - Kudos KS-1 Speaker Cable, Linn Silver Interconnects
Support - DIY Solid Oak Rack
Headphones - Focal Elegia, AKG 701
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dan steel wrote: Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:26 am Image

All you need now is some Lenny :smt023
Watch it ............. :smt018 ............... :smt005
LP12 - Klimax Radikal 2/Urika, Harban Plinth, Karousel, Keel, Karmen, Ekos SE, Skale, Lyra Atlas
CD Players - Roksan Caspian M2 CD Player, dCS Puccini CD Player + Scarlatti Master Clock
Amps - KK/1(D), Klimax Twin (D)
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Your description of the improvements is exactly what I experienced after Peter fitted my Tranquillity to my Stiletto deck. Noise floor drops away like an express elevator. Black velvet silences between tracks, huge dynamic range, extra sparkle and separation plus an incredible depth in soundstage and spread beyond the speakers.
Pitch , rock steady, and huge variations in tonal colours of instruments. More swing and tempo, and the musicians are now enjoying themselves. In short a breath taking upgrade.

I know Roger sent DW a Tranq and it is noticeable that there is no way a Tranq can be fitted to a Karousel now.

Says it all really.
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Dr_Eddie wrote: Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:16 pm Your description of the improvements is exactly what I experienced after Peter fitted my Tranquillity to my Stiletto deck. Noise floor drops away like an express elevator. Black velvet silences between tracks, huge dynamic range, extra sparkle and separation plus an incredible depth in soundstage and spread beyond the speakers.
Pitch , rock steady, and huge variations in tonal colours of instruments. More swing and tempo, and the musicians are now enjoying themselves. In short a breath taking upgrade.

I know Roger sent DW a Tranq and it is noticeable that there is no way a Tranq can be fitted to a Karousel now.

Says it all really.
Very interesting. I moved from a Karmen, Cirkus / Tranquility to Karmen Karousel and the impact was very positive and broadly followed the impact described by you.
LP12 - Klimax Radikal 2/Urika, Harban Plinth, Karousel, Keel, Karmen, Ekos SE, Skale, Lyra Atlas
CD Players - Roksan Caspian M2 CD Player, dCS Puccini CD Player + Scarlatti Master Clock
Amps - KK/1(D), Klimax Twin (D)
Speakers - Kudos S20 A's in Santos Rosewood
Cables - Linn Silver RCA & K200 speaker cable
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