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Linn Linto, Lingo, Kairn & AV5103

I have a Lingo, early version in the smaller box, and Kairn with Brilliant Power supply connected to my LP12.

I was wondering how much of an improvement the larger Lingo II is than Lingo I, and if the Linto preamp is markedly better than the MC phono stage on a Kairn/Brilliant or an AV5103?

I am considering some upgrades but all the various Linn offerings can be confusing. I had always heard that the Phono stage on the Kairn with Brilliant was very good. It also appears that Linn is no longer going to offer a phono stage in their new multi-channel systems so I thought perhaps an upgrade to an AV5103 would provide a Phono Stage upgrade comparable to the Linto?

Also...If I upgraded to a Lingo II, would I just connect a new, larger Lingo box to the current connections, or are there other items to change inside the LP12 frame?

Which Linn upgrades would provide the most improvement for MC Phono? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
nsmith7

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claas
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Dear Nsmith7, just a tidbit ... the AV5103 does not have a phono stage at all, unfortunately.
I had upgraded from a Kolektor to the AV5103 two years ago and am absolutely happy with its sound and musicality.
I am currently using a Creek OBH 15 as the phono stage for an Adikt on my LP12-Ekos-Lingo I. Compared to the Creek, the phono stage in the Kolektor sounded quite coarse.
The next move I am looking towards is getting a Linto and using that with an old Troika I still have until I can decide on a new MC cartridge (and have the piggy bank stuffed enough again :-).
I am thinking towards a Shelter 501 or a Lyra Argo. From what I read, they should be quite different in character, but I have not have had the opportunity to hear either one of them ... I think the Lyra might be along the lines of the Troika and the Arkiv / Akiva, which I have heard and like.

Regards,

Claas
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