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Linn AV 5140 active ?

I do have Linn LK 5140 amp and AV 5140 and would like to understand whether the sound of the speakers improves dramatically if I go "active" with these speakers.
Also, do I need to buy an exactly the same amp? And what kind of cable would you recommend for this? Do I also need to buy any other equipment?
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seeya deeelah
rzpm90b35e
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i can't speak for the 5140, bu i have a system with 2 lk85 amps driving the tukan speakers, and going aktiv with this set up made a massive improvement in the sound. it's not cheap but in my experience worth it.
lavoy
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I used to run these speakers passive and am now doing so active with 3 LK100s (discontinued Linn amp). Run active, they have much more punch, more clarity, and better sound and image seperation. I do not know why, but they are louder now (I do not raise volume as high as before)and the base goes a little deeper (and tighter). I used to have a set of the now discontinued Linn Keliedhs (sp?), which were a far better speaker when run active. With the 5140s, the change was significant, but not as transformative as with my older speakers. I suspect this is because the 5140s are a better speaker to begin with, reducing the margin for improvement.

the sound is more detailed, with more seperation
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