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Linn Ninkas aktiv vs. not?

Would like to hear a few comments on whether the aktiv option is really that much better. Could the money be spent better? They sound alright now with a single LK-85 and I imagine the bass goes deeper but what else? Can't do the a-b test where I am so I'd like to hear through others' ears. I keep hearing about crossover inefficiency and heat etc. but that was from the seller.... so..?
stuartbranson

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stuartbranson OP
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Thanks for all the replies. I guess I'll start looking around for the amp and cards.
stuartbranson OP
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It does. Thanks
stuartbranson OP
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Exactly the same boat, Chetiar. Have upgraded the stands and spikes, bi-wired and lots of other tweaks.
stuartbranson OP
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From reading Flightmight's reply I'm wondering if anyone knows how to bi-amp bfore the aktiv stage. Is it daisy chained or do you need two separate IC outputs from the pre-amp? If the former then the speaker wires out of the second amp, I guess. A bit of a newbie here with only A'gon input as I don't know anyone around into the "hobby". The second amp is on the way so I'll be back to tell my experience. Thanks all for helping with the decision.
stuartbranson OP
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Marc. I heard from the local Linn dealer that the Espek is only activ in a tri-amp situation.
stuartbranson OP
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Fair enough. I didn't know. Well if you do go with the espek I'd be interested to know what you think.
stuartbranson OP
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Aktiv and Loving it. A big thank you!!
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