Hi everyone,
My current system is Mark Levinson 23.5 + 26S + B&W M801-3 and of course Linn Akurate DS/0 (dyna). I can describe this system as "full texture sound." Although I am pretty much satisfied with this setup, I want to experience different sounds, and decided to explore "all-Linn" sound, and would like to ask for some advice to Linn experts here in the forum.
I am planning not to use pre-amp and connect my akurate ds/0 directly to power amp and use the internal digital volume control, since I like to keep my system simple, and DS is my only source. (I tried direct connection in my current system and the results were quite surprising that I wasn't able to tell the distinguishable downside - Mark Levinson 26S is one of the world class pre-amps too)
It comes down to Linn power amp selection, and my current available choices are
- Klout
- Chakra C2200 (non-dyna)
- AV5105
Which one of these would be the perfect match for Akurate DS/0 direct connection?
(please be informed that Linn products are very scarce and choices are limited in my country - and I don't trust international shipping. Linn Speakers are also very hard to find, and going aktiv is just a dream)
Since Linn speakers are just impossible to find locally (Espek is what I have in mind), I am looking for alternative selection which I can get to close as possible to Linn Sound. I am thinking of KEF 104/2, because 1. affordable (all parts are serviced and renewed), 2. 104 ab look very similar to Linn DMS Isobarik, 3. Linn DMS used KEF units. (my own rubbish analogy)
Can someone please advice on alternative non-linn speakers for me to have true Linn sound experience? (Music for Life)
I would also appreciate any other Linn Power Amps & Linn Speaker Recommendations (generally).
Thank You.
My current system is Mark Levinson 23.5 + 26S + B&W M801-3 and of course Linn Akurate DS/0 (dyna). I can describe this system as "full texture sound." Although I am pretty much satisfied with this setup, I want to experience different sounds, and decided to explore "all-Linn" sound, and would like to ask for some advice to Linn experts here in the forum.
I am planning not to use pre-amp and connect my akurate ds/0 directly to power amp and use the internal digital volume control, since I like to keep my system simple, and DS is my only source. (I tried direct connection in my current system and the results were quite surprising that I wasn't able to tell the distinguishable downside - Mark Levinson 26S is one of the world class pre-amps too)
It comes down to Linn power amp selection, and my current available choices are
- Klout
- Chakra C2200 (non-dyna)
- AV5105
Which one of these would be the perfect match for Akurate DS/0 direct connection?
(please be informed that Linn products are very scarce and choices are limited in my country - and I don't trust international shipping. Linn Speakers are also very hard to find, and going aktiv is just a dream)
Since Linn speakers are just impossible to find locally (Espek is what I have in mind), I am looking for alternative selection which I can get to close as possible to Linn Sound. I am thinking of KEF 104/2, because 1. affordable (all parts are serviced and renewed), 2. 104 ab look very similar to Linn DMS Isobarik, 3. Linn DMS used KEF units. (my own rubbish analogy)
Can someone please advice on alternative non-linn speakers for me to have true Linn sound experience? (Music for Life)
I would also appreciate any other Linn Power Amps & Linn Speaker Recommendations (generally).
Thank You.