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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

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reubent
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A Quad 99-CDP CD player connected directly via it excellent variable volume control to a Quad 99 or Quad 909 amplifier. This is an excellent setup, but it has a grey face, not black.

This setup would retail for under $3000 and could be bought lightly used for about $1200-1800 depending on amp choice.

This setup got an excellent review in The Absolute Sound. I own the Quad 99 CDP and it is a really great player at its pricepoint.

Enjoy,

TIC
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