A question of sKale?

[Cymbiosis Expert Linn Retailer]

(2012-04-20 16:30)Gaius: Trade tiger paw Wrote:  With regard to pricing, I think Colin's comments may have been misinterpreted to some extent; I don't think he was expecting quite such a complete product in terms of design and finish. I won't comment on performance because that is something better discussed by those who listen to it. Suffice to say, the fact that it is less than he (and other dealers) expected is exactly as we would like it.

Finally back on line here in Singapore!

Hmmm, four pages! Even more interest than I'd expected....

Anyway, I have to say that when I saw it, I was thinking circa £250.00. So just a little over £200.00 plus the dreaded VAT! However, when I was told that the guys were aiming at £195.00 Inc VAT. - A figure I see is confirmed now, there was only one comment I made............ When will I be getting some ?

As you may have gathered, I bagged the pre-production weight on Tuesday and cleared off to the Far East. Today I conducted my first demo:

I built a pretty much full spec LP12 with Se and Akiva here today - All new except for the owner's Akiva. It was somewhere over 90F and very humid (no aircon) during the build, and so once installed and running for a couple of hours, I swapped the counterweights for him................ I was using the lighter of the two additional weights and this resulted in the counterweight being much closer to the pivot point. Let's just say the difference was clear and my client would like one ASAP.

Pictures soon, if I can manage to upload via this dongle, which is having a go - slow!

Kind regards

Peter

[Cymbiosis Expert Linn Retailer]

Not the best picture, but the beautiful factory walnut plinth shows well here

KR

Peter

[Mudcrutch]

(2012-04-20 19:07)Cymbiosis Wrote:  

Not the best picture, but the beautiful factory walnut plinth shows well here

KR

Peter

Peter,
That looks very nice.
Big system.
Shouldn't you be getting some kip?
Its gone 2 over there.
I look forward to seeing one in the flesh.
Mud.

[Cymbiosis Expert Linn Retailer]

Mmmm 2:26am

Anyway, Here's another picture I hope, showing the rear of the sKale :

[Gaius]

(2012-04-20 18:09)Elbow Wrote:  Thanks Mark. Can you send a few over to Chris H so he can send one to David and Alma at Accent on Music? I'm looking forward to hearing it (I think the Khan is one of the best value for money upgrades ever for the LP12)

Thanks for the kind words.

Yep, I will be sending a batch over to Chris, I will keep you all posted.

Regards, Mark

[Cymbiosis Expert Linn Retailer]

Finally!................ A picture of the rear showing one of ther removable weights. There are de-coupling "O" rings between the weight and the stub FYI.



KR

Peter

[Tony Tune-age]

Interesting information Peter, and nice pictures also.

[DerekDunlop]

(2012-04-20 16:13)Gaius: Trade tiger paw Wrote:  I have indeed added an R, very sorry. I have amended the typo

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Regards, Mark

Thanks Mark.

I have an Akiva on a black Ekos, does the sKale come in black?

[Chris Dolan]

(2012-04-20 22:02)DerekDunlop Wrote:  I have an Akiva on a black Ekos, does the sKale come in black?

Derek

Now I'm confused - hasn't this question already been asked and answered - perhaps the post didn't incorrectly spell Akiva and you missed it.

[Dr_Eddie]

Indeed it has been answered in Post #13, on page 2, It comes in black too.
Mark,please allocate my CW to Peter's next delivery. The whole thing just looks so right IMHO.

A testament to your team's skills in actually making it look like part of the original Ekos SE design, no mean feat.