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Experience with Linn Select DSM?

Does anyone have direct experience with the Linn Select DSM system w/ Katalyst?  Please see: https://www.linn.co.uk/sources/network-music-players/selekt#selekt-dsm-with-katalyst

I have decent electronics already (NAD M12 Pre/DAC and M22 Amp) being sourced by a Node 2 server going into the DAC via SPDIF.  I’ve been auditioning other servers to upgrade the Node 2 and in the search process, came across this unit from Linn.  It is elegant and functionally very nice.  The appeal is that I could sell my other gear and have one box that does what I need.  But, I’d only be interested in doing this if it was better overall than what I have.  Unfortunately, I have no local dealers.  I’ve heard it in a nice shop in AZ, but that means nothing as it’s not a comparison to what I have.  Of course, the salesman thought it would be a step up from what I have.  Not surprisingly, I’m skeptical of that claim.  But, it is a cool piece.

So, anybody here with direct experience and insights to share?
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neillstrickland
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Does anybody find that the integrated amp on the Linn Selekt DSM is a tad bass light? I bought one and paired it with Harbeth Monitor 30's. The detail, soundstage and midrange is superb but it has little to no bottom end. Does anybody find that? 
neillstrickland
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I've had them for 17 years. I'm a former BBC Sound engineer and we used Harbeth M20's 30's and 40's for monitoring and mixing, so I know they can produce the bass when required. These used to be partnered with a full Naim system and they sang beaitifully. But on moving house, a one box solution was what I wanted. The speakers are on heavy filled Skylan stands and they are away from the wall. I have not set up space optimisation yet but was hoping the system would have vaguely sounded in the ball park before tweaking began. I will give the space optimisation a go and see if that improves things. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Do you have the Selekt yourself? 
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