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Have Linn Classik, upgrade to int amp & cd? Naim?

I have a Linn Classik and I was thinking
about upgrading to something like a
Naim Nait 5i and CD5i. I would be open
to other options except that it has to
be black and both by the same manufacturer
so that 1 remote runs both. I'm lazy.
buget is about $3000-$3500.

My motivation is mainly to get better sound.
Also considering a seperate Linn Amp and
running the clasik into it.

Does nait5i have a brighter or softer sound
than the clasik? I'm sensitive to brightness.

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy

Showing 1 response by jefftsefu

jefftsefu
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With a budget of 3500 it's going to be difficult!

Some said the pre-amp section of Classik is the weakest link but then you cannot use it as power amp alone. Maybe spend that $ to buy a pre-power amp combination first.

It's better to upgrade one component at a time to get a better quality component than a whole set.

BTW - what is the speaker and room size? Any room treatment? Sometimes, the room could be the limiting factor not the gear.

Jeff
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