Linn Gear with Dali Speakers????

I had an all Linn system (now my 2nd system) and added MS5 speakers. Was running 3 LK85's with the Kolector preamp. The speakers needed more power so I went with a McIntosh MC402 and the the sonics are much better. Bass and soundstage improvements I still use the Linn Preamp but have added a Pro-ject Tube Box SE 2 for the phono stage. I am satisfied however I have been told that changing the preamp to the McIntosh 2300 would be another enhancement. Of course that's another $5K or so and will have to wait. My advice, if you want to keep your Linn componants, would be to add a REL subwoofer to your existing system. That really improved my Linn system.

I recently added a pair of Vienna Acoustics Mahlers to an otherwise all-Linn system with great results. I did some extensive comparisons with the Linn 242s and although both had strong points I preferred the Mahlers on most music. My Linn gear is a few rungs below yours (Axis, Unidisk 2.1., Kairn, 2250). I'm not familiar with the Dali sound but have heard good reports. I wouldn't worry too much about the good resale prices -- the same seems to be true of the Vienna line and I and lots of others have been loving them. Might be worth giving them a listen too.

Siince you may have experience with this, I might as well ask you . I've been thinking of trying to upgrade to the Linn Klimax line if I can find some used at a relatively affordable price. Did you get yours after using lower level Linn components?

Enjoy!

Tpy,
Thx for the info. And yes, i began with 3 lk100s activ kabers, kairn, karik/numerik....all bought here!! then onto c6100 amp, unidisc SC and 212s (bought new), and the klimax gear i bought online second hand as well...picked up my chakra twin for a crazy deal...got both klimax pieces for about 2/3 price of just the preamp. The klimax kontrol is just crazy good! In your current setup id say the Kairn is the weak link..if you went to a kontrol you wouldnt believe your ears

Jaf,

Let us know what you decide and how it works out. I was considering the Dali Euphonia line but there weren't any near by to listen to and then I stumbled on to the VA Mahlers and loved them. Also, thanks for the insight about the Klimax Control. Have you ever compared it to the Exotic or Accurate preamps by Linn? The cost of the Klimax is still a bit daunting to me. Cheers.

Tpy,
i have no experience with exotic or accurate, although im told accurate pre is far better. but i picked up my klimax kontrol second hand from a fellow agon member for 5k...new its now 12k i think...way outta my range. I have been in contact with a dealer that has a set of MS4s and can arrange a demo for me allowing me to bring my pre and power amp to his facility to try to keep things as close as possible to my setup. Ill report my findings

""arrange a demo for me allowing me to bring my pre and power amp to his facility to try to keep things as close as possible to my setup""

This is the best thing you can do Jaf2290!!!!