I recently spoke with a fellow forum member who will be upgrading his KDS/1 to the Exact ready version as per the current offer. He currently runs an all Linn system so it seems to make sense for him.
In my scenario I run an all Naim system (552/500) into Kudos Titan speakers. I believe that once Linn finishes readying their current and older speakers for implementation with the EXAKT system they will then open the system up to third party speaker manufacturers.
I am having difficulty determining whether or not the Renew offer is applicable to my particular scenario. I have no plans to change out my preamp/amp and am happy with my Naim system. If my current speakers become part of the EXAKT program I believe that the Renew offer would allow them to go "EXAKT" however I am under the impression that I would need to lose my 552 preamp and use the integrated preamp in the new KDSM EXAKT. In this case I would not be interested (I like my 552) and will simply keep my KDS/1 as it is - a source into my Naim preamp.
Another interesting question. Owners of the original KDS were allowed to submit their unit to Linn for upgrade to a KDS/1. What can you speculate will happen for KDS/1 owners - are they at the end of the road for upgrades if they do not participate in the current Renew offer which expires Sept 15?
Best
Gregg
In my scenario I run an all Naim system (552/500) into Kudos Titan speakers. I believe that once Linn finishes readying their current and older speakers for implementation with the EXAKT system they will then open the system up to third party speaker manufacturers.
I am having difficulty determining whether or not the Renew offer is applicable to my particular scenario. I have no plans to change out my preamp/amp and am happy with my Naim system. If my current speakers become part of the EXAKT program I believe that the Renew offer would allow them to go "EXAKT" however I am under the impression that I would need to lose my 552 preamp and use the integrated preamp in the new KDSM EXAKT. In this case I would not be interested (I like my 552) and will simply keep my KDS/1 as it is - a source into my Naim preamp.
Another interesting question. Owners of the original KDS were allowed to submit their unit to Linn for upgrade to a KDS/1. What can you speculate will happen for KDS/1 owners - are they at the end of the road for upgrades if they do not participate in the current Renew offer which expires Sept 15?
Best
Gregg