I have the Linar 5x150, and it is an awesome amplifier. The dynamics and musicality blow away my Bryston 4B-SST. On my Magneplanar 3.6/Rs, the midrange comes to life, the high end is listenable even on mediocre recordings (can't fix those bad ones unfortunately). The bass is stronger than the Brystons. I was listening to a piece today with some folk drums, and I swear I could hear the real things. The dynamics of the attack, as well as the low fundamentals gave me the chills.
The new 250i (and new Linar line) uses a Mosfet output stage, which supposedly is even smoother on the highs. I love my 150s, but I may get the new 250i for my mains (using the 5x150s for the other 5 channels).
The new 250i (and new Linar line) uses a Mosfet output stage, which supposedly is even smoother on the highs. I love my 150s, but I may get the new 250i for my mains (using the 5x150s for the other 5 channels).