Linn AV 5140 active ?

seeya deeelah

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.

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

I also have a pair of 5140s, being used with 3 5105 amps,went akiv last year and I am just loving this system.I love to listen to music at a loud level and this system delivers the detail and punch that I am acustom to. Good luck and have fun with your system.dglinn