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LINN AMPS

This question is directed to owners of Linn systems.
Have heard a lot of good things about LK 140 amps and the
Kairn pre amp.So I took the plunge and I,m now a Linn owner.What I want to know is this ,is going active a must in order to get the most out of the above mentioned gear.
Since I would need to buy a second amp and a set of Linn speakers,along with active cards,is the extra investment well worth it.I welcome all of your comments with thanks.
Ross
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kennyt
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In a word, YES! Linn amps sound very good in passive mode, but the jump in going active is significant. Far above just passively bi amping. Yes, you will need Linn speakers too, and the active cards, and to bypass or remove the crossovers (depends on which speakers, some Linn speakerrs can only be run active)

FWIW I converted my fronts in my HT to active and it was such an improvement I ended up with the entire system active now!
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kennyt
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Lugnut, you could just upgrade the amps, so long as you stick with other Linn amps compatible with those activ cards... I think the LK 100's are stereo right??

You can always call Linn in Jacksonville, FL and ask them, they are always very helpful.
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