I’ve just upgraded the the Radikal II and decided to change over from the Akurate to Klimax. Problem is the high grade plug that I previously used doesn’t fit the smaller profile of the Klimax so I need a slimline IEC plug. Any recommendations?
I’m using a powerline lite at the moment, previously I used a Gutwire Pure Cube which had a great effect on the Radikal Akurate
It’s a good question @916SPS . Like you, I’m using a Powerline Lite, but also aware of the Chord options that @james_n mentioned. Those could get expensive, so I’m also wondering if any Linn Klimax owners have discovered something that’s both better than PL Lite and cheaper than Chord SarumT/Music…?
I’m using a Sarum T which, as James says, is specifically designed to fit the Klimax case. A wonderful cable (I’d also used a Powerline when I had an Akurate). All bar one of my mains cables are Sarum T, the Phoenix has to put up with an old Sarum TA.
I use a Music streaming cable from the Urika II to the KDSM and then Music to the 552.
Chord don’t make their power cables in US-compatible versions so, when I upgraded my Akurate Radikal to a Klimax, I switched from a PowerLine to an AV Options Deep Cryo Tibia cable. Not an expensive option, I bought it without a trial, and I’ve no idea how it compares to the competition. I’m curious if any US Klimax Radikal users have tried anything else.
I was gutted that a spare PowerLine wouldn’t fit the K Rad case so I’m using a Rega Ref mains cable. I bought a cheap used PowerLIne lite to replace the Rega a good while back but that’ll have to wait until I strip the system down again. I’ve no idea if any of the cables will make a difference though. I only went with the PL Lite for the looks of the plug as it nearly matches the other PowerLines - sad I know!
Thanks for that. I just took a look at their site. It’s odd that there’s more technical info and options for the Epic and Shawline than for the Sarum T and the Music, which now makes me wonder if all their power cables now come in a range of lengths and plug / termination options? I’m not in the market right now, but I’m curious.
I think that’s probably because they’ve recently added the Epic and Shawline to the website and haven’t updated the copy for the “old” cables.
When I ordered my Sarums (which have since been upgraded to T’s) they were made specifically to order so I could have any length and connection/plug. As it happens, I have 2 with Linn Klimax IECs and 4 with 15amp round pin plugs.
Akurate Radikal? I think they can take a full fat Powerline. Might be worth a try if you have one spare? I’m going to guess there’ll little or no difference. That way, I can feel better about not being able to use my spare Power Lines.
Yes, the Akurate version. Don’t have one spare at present - I have tried it in the past but found that the best bang for buck was on the power amp and supercap.
I don’t think so, FR. As I understand it, you can upgrade Sarum of any type or age to Sarum T but not a Signature to Sarum. You might be able to upgrade your Signature to X, though but I’d check with Chord or your dealer.
Thanks, I will ask. I will wait first to see if there’s a big or little difference between Sarum t interconnect and the new signature x. Or also wait till the Sarum t X will emerge, then the Sarum t price will probably go down.