whats up!!! hey man ! to start your linn rig on a budget try and find a used linn pretek preamp and powertek pwramp!! you can find this pair cheaply cause its a deleated line---i found these for $300 fro a guy that was closing down a studio--you may find these for $500 somewhere else!!! i'm telling you this combo kicks major ass--all the detail and pace and dynamics of LINN!!!!! AWSOME!! just cause the line has been deleated to make way for a new line-- dont mean squat!!! i would consider this and add new as you go along---every one sais match with linn and i think they are right!! i mean they test their stuff atthe workshop with all their own products and its made to match--i've tried other equiptment(with my rig) and it sounds good but the all linn rig just opens every thing up!!!! kelidihs are happening---i've heard that the tukans matched with a sub(rel) is better--better imaging and dynamics----check it out!!
all linn, or mix & match??
I am considering a pair of linn keilidhs. I currently have a receiver based theater system (sony 555es, snell type d mains). I want to upgrade the electronics as a 2 channel system looped into the theater, replacing all speakers with linns (except my sub) I was considering Linn's classik for its value and simplicity, but am wondering if there are any integrated amp/cd player recommendations that have a combined cost of about 2K that should also be considered. I do plan to add an outboard amp to the classik as soon as funds allow, probably an LK140 or thereabouts, to get a more dynamic result. I know that Linn products have always had a synergy about them, and I am cheifly interested in an involving and emotional system. I listen to mostly rock (classic to metal) and upbeat fusion type jazz. Any input is appreciated. Thanks