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Are Linn Tukans a bit on the bright side?

I have a new used all-Linn system with Tukans biamped with a Majik (bass) and an LK85 (tweeter), and noticed that, particularly after biamping, the Tukans sound ever so slightly bright/unforgiving/harsh at the top end (e.g. soprano voices). This made me wonder the following:

1. Are Tukans known to have a bright sound, or is it perhaps the components I'm using?

2. Is the brightness a result of biamping?

3. Is there a tweeter adjustment that can be made to mitigate top-end harshness?

4. Are there interconnects that could help (I'm using Linn's standard analogue interconnects but thinking about picking up some Linn silvers)? Any recommendations within reason?

5. Would a sub help?

Thanks.
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k_peterso
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LINN can definitely sound a little live on the top. I just went active with my Ninkas, Genki source too, Majik as pre. Auditioned the latest Tukans with my Majik and thought they were a bit scratchy [AMC CD6 front at the time].

If you are using the LK as treble, there is a tweeter adjustment from the card that is accessible from the back panel of the amp. It is a little white dial. If you are adventurous, you can play with it.

I had Tara jumpers on my Majik when using it as an integrated. I replaced the Tara with LINN standard interconnects for a little while before adding the LK85s I aquired, and was blown away by the difference. The highs softened a little too.
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