Turntable as follows:
Lp12 akurate. Arko tonarm, krystal cart, kore, lingo 4.
I’m looking to change the psu in January to Radikal (standard case) then work my way through the deck over the next year or so until I’m at Klimax spec.
It’s my first turntable and enjoy it daily
What can I expect by changing the psu?
I am sorry I can not help. Though, you do have a lovely system.
Mitch in Oz.
You have to expect a lot with radikal psu. Once heard its a no brainer (if you are have no problem with the prixe tag)
But do yourself a favour and get a demo of the machined radikal. We all know its the same board in there.
When I heard it …-> it took a long time before I could do the upgrade.
Its cheaper to do it right in the first time, just a guess.
Maybe you are lucky and it is not better to your ears…
That is good advice, Iv not heard either but the deal on the akurate cased one and trade in on my lingo 4 is spot on for me, they do have a silver one in the nice casework but at a cost
The lingo to Radikal 1 or 2 upgrade is huge. You’ll be very pleased with the results. Stay with the standard mains cord on the radikal and plug it into
a mains outlet other than the Naim kit. 
I would try in be economical in your upgrades and do the Radikal 2 Klimax and Urika in one hit. Linn normally have a deal on getting the two done.
That will probably make biggest difference to your system.
Lower noise floor, more detail better bass control is what to expect.
I don’t have the budget unfortunatley mate, im buying a ex demo psu with a trade in on my lingo 4 for £2800, this I think is a good deal and the right money for me.
I know during the summer they do buy an upgrade and get one half price so my thinking for that was to do sub chassis and tonarm
Consider the Klimax Radikal ex demo. Maybe wait. Klimax one is better.
would it be better than putting the tonarm off until a much later date do you think?
They do have a Climax but its in silver
I would hold off until you can get right colour as well. Your tonearm should be great. You got the Arko.
I don’t think my Ekos SE/1 is miles better than Ekos 2 I had before. Radikal Klimax 2 if you can get it. Then just leave it this year if it blows the budget.
I am noone to talk but you’re LP12 should sound superb as it is.
I did Ekos 2, Trampolin 2 and Dynavector XX2MK11 and it sounded very sweet. Yes full Klimax is better and is sum of all the parts. At cost though!
it is a radikal 2 im looking at, just in the standard case work. mate yours is top end, I can only imagine how good it sounds.
When I went from nds and two 555 to my current turntable, Linn beats it for me, really enjoying playing records on it
I know mate. I am suggesting to wait and save for Klimax Radikal 2 rather than standard. You may not notice any difference.
I think most people do seem to hear a difference between the two, its beyond my budget though dude
It should be a simple A/B demo as and when appropriate, there should be a very noticeable difference (improvement in the sound quality) and it’s just the difference in the casework that gives this! Plus just ensure you are offered a sensible PX on your existing Radikal 1 or Radikal 2 when you do consider making the move whenever that is, that way you minimise the cost to change of course. Make changes one by one, and that way you will appreciate the improvements individually and more. IMHO.
KR, Peter
Thank you mate, once Iv changed the psu and the motor like you say later on a home demo would be as easy as swapping the psu over.
I moved from Lingo 4 to the then Radikal 1, also had Urike fitted at the same time by @Cymbiosis
the lingo was is a lovely PSU, and then Radikal takes the sound stage and music onto another level
my next move was to have Keel fitted another stunning upgrade
enjoy the journey and the music!! great part of LP12 ownership id not having to do all of the upgrades in one go
I heard there is a Radikal 3 with new motor! Maybe I am wrong.
Just the Utopik sometime next year. KR, Peter
So this is dealer fit for Radikal 2 head unit? £1400 or so. What will it bring to the party?
