Mika K's system

[Mika K]

Had to dig out my camera as took few pics of the new vintage listening chair acquired recently to a friend who's trying to check it's origin, so here's one also to this forum. Finally you're able to see also some colors here..

[AlfaGTV]

And very nice colours it is, too!
Great photography, as always!

I have also fallen into the trap of beryllium domes, and aquired a pair of NS-1000M
They must be the best value of real hifi available today!

Regards Mike

[Mika K]

Hmm, don't really know whats wrong with my Flickr account as it keeps losing pics or updating/breaking the old the links

[Mika K]

I really hope that got my Flick account sorted out some time ago, so perhaps time to update something here also.

During the last months I've been testing few DACs including the Metrum NOS Mini DAC, that was relatively interesting item. It had pretty good overall performance with nice detailed sonic signature. However with the bottom octaves or with its rhythmic precision it did not match my current Russ Andrews DAC-1. Not having any solid plans at the moment but as most of the "everyday music" is nowadays streaming from Spotify or NAS I think will need to check some options for my next DAC possibly even with Hires support.



The vinyl rig has been doing it's thing without any changes and that's the way I like to have it. Despite the occasional idea for 2nd player have no plans for this.The NS-1000 monitors are working really well but still think that could use other set of speaker, preferrably with horns. Have been eyeballing few interesting options from used market and going to see/listen one during the weekend. If that's not my coffee have even considering some Avantgarde Acoustics stuff like Unos or Duos..

[Mika K]

Today spent the cover song evening at our house with some friends that also like hifi and music like me. The idea was to bring some CDs and LPs with cover songs, and prepare small introduction for others of the music and the backround.



Listened some music and discussed many interesting topics. I prepared light dinner (bluecheesesalad, tandoorichicken with white bread and mountain cheese) and we shared few quality beers. Then listened some more music etc. Jolly good!!!

Here my friend Mr.T is listening one of the tracks Mr.H played to us from one french LP..

[AlfaGTV]

As usual, very nice piccies Mika! I'm a little envious on your ability to push the contrast without loosing detail!
And i'm sure you had a great evening! We're a few audiophools who does likewise. Some beer, (not necessarily quality, though ) some food and lots of music!

Regards Mike

[Mika K]

Thanks Mike!

Too bad I live here in the north and in middle of nowhere. Otherwise would most likely travel around more to meet people and if possible in these kind of great occasions

[Mika K]

Today evening Mrs.Mrok is at the roller derby club party and as the kids are sleeping started to felt abit bored while listening music and checking some discussion forums from the laptop.

Suddenly decided to try this one danish teak chair in our living room as it has been buried under felts and clothes at our master bedroom for a while. I guess the chair is from the 60s. Nice chair despite being little low for my tastes. I actually received this as pre-heritage from my grandmother when moved to my own place almost 20 years ago.

[AlfaGTV]

Thats an interesting take on your listening experience! But, oh so true!
Personally i prefer comfy before stylish, but thats a compromise i have to live with every day

As usual, sublime photography!

[The Barbarian]

I'm i hallucinating? but i thought you guys were bicycle fit guys!