Linn Akurate spks, is Aktiv an improvement?


I have a pair of Akurate 242's that I just got earlier this year as part of a complete Linn system. They are bi-amped passively with two 2250 amps. They can be partially Aktiv on the two bass units to extend the bottom from 49hz to 40hz. I'm wondering if the improvement is subtle or dramatic. For what it costs for another amp & the cards, I would be halfway toward the Klimax preamp! Anyone has any experience with "going Aktiv"?
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I have a fully active AV51 system, and ondoubtedly YES!

I do know about partially going active, Linn says that is OK or are you guessing??

When you switch their older speakers to active, the impedance each amp sees changes I beleive, and if this is the case, would cause you some serious problems with tonal balance. If you use the 2250's, you'll need some more, but it will sound great! Linn gear really is meant to be active, and truly shines in that form.