Incredible fast, detailed and dynamic sound, but on the lean side. Compared to them, Levinson gears are fat, slow and boomy ones. They are like a Nordost cable. I dont know too much the C1, but if it has the 'Dyno' soundprint, you may fall with the Linns on the too much lean side of the neutral. You may like it, but you really should audition it. I, personally, would not choose a Linn to drive a Dynaudio speaker. But they may fit to the sonus faber cremona as they balance the coloration of the cremona.
Linn Klimax Kontrol and Chakra 500 Twin, how good?
I am looking into buying a used set of Linn Klimax Kontrol and Chakra 500 Twin, I am fasinated by Linn's slim profile, sleek looks, design technolodgy; I have read several good reviews, but do not have chance to audition them. My main concern is that if the amp--rated 100W into 8 ohms--has enough power to drive my 86db Dynaudio C1 speakers? I know that the Linn 500 Solo(s) would have sufficient power, but the cost of getting the mono blocks is out of question. I would appreciate any oppinion and suggestion.