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Linn questions for novice.

First of all thanks for a great site! I want to buy a used Linn system, but have some questions. I was thinking of purchasing it all used, right here on Audiogon.com. My understanding of Linn is that all components sound the best if they are Linn. That limits me a little when it comes to for example to speakers. I was thinking of a Majik w/kudos tuner module ($650), a Mimik ($500-600) with a pair of Tucans ($ ? ) This would probably serve me OK, but what about the Keldich (sp?) speakers? ($1,000) I was also thinking, by recommendations from my local Linn dealer, to go with a Genki and a LK 85. Comments? Thank you very much!
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eldragon
707 posts
 
Not any more! I am happy with what i have (lying), and my hobby is "sniping" audiophile classical CD's and lP's of e-bay auctions. However, my next purchase, of course only if i become "famous" and lucky, is VAC Avatar, and Joshep RM 22si or...?
eldragon
707 posts
 
You going to be better than OK! I have all Linn,you mentioned except i have Karik cd, which i would highly recommend! Regarding speakers, if you were to buy Linn, i would stick with Tukan. Other Linn speakers require more power, that means more money for amp's,as you mentioned LK-85 and up to three for Kabers!(which would be my choice) Another brand of speakers, i am looking into, is Meadowlark Kestrel's. I talked to few that have a Linn Majik/ Kestrel and they are very happy with the "combo". They are easy to drive (10w only) and give you extra money (one amp less) for source, Karik or Genki. Which is the main Linn's "philosophy" "SOURCE< SOURCE AND SOURCE" Welcome to a Linn sound...
eldragon
707 posts
 
I don't know, if it is good or bad, to have "neutral" system? I find, majority "normal" recordings, to sound "mediocr" at best. I realised that when i bought Karik cd player, that some CD's sound better than other's. I find small, acoustic orchestar, chamber and guitar to sound the best. And large symphonies, even "audiophile" recordings, not so "hot". Linn is definitely on "neutral" side, and is very sensitive to what quality of recording is fed. I rate "audioquest" most appealing, and MFSL differ from Cd to CD. Well...this is another subject...sorry.
eldragon
707 posts
 
If your "hobby" is buying and selling HI-FI gear every 6 months, than you are right SNOOOK! But if you are actualy buying for pleasure of listening music, than you should buy the product that you can personaly audition and, of course afford.
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