My Linn Genki CDP went crazy. It turned on randomly, send wild loud signals through my speakers, froze so you could't do anything but pull the plug.
At the time years ago I didn't mind because when it didn't freak out it sounded clear and musical.
I later bought a CX7eMP and was astonished by the difference in build quality, soundstage, detail, weight, etc.
The Linn was like a cheap toy compared to the Ayre. I'd love to hear differing opinions. FYI the genki was $1800, the ayre was $3k.
At the time years ago I didn't mind because when it didn't freak out it sounded clear and musical.
I later bought a CX7eMP and was astonished by the difference in build quality, soundstage, detail, weight, etc.
The Linn was like a cheap toy compared to the Ayre. I'd love to hear differing opinions. FYI the genki was $1800, the ayre was $3k.