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2 lk-85's or 1 lk-140

so here's the deal. I've got a pair of Keilidh's and just sold my amp. (using an nad intigrated for the ear splitting time being) Going all linn on my system and an amp is my next purchase. Do I get 2 lk85's right now, bi amp, (not planning on going active, I'm soon selling my speakers and active slightly harder to sell) or for the same price go with one lk140, probably upgrading to another before too long. On that note, should I hold out for a while and get a Klout instead of 2 lk 140's?
etep29
k_peterso
32 posts
 
Lugnut and Thsalmon are right: if you have a retailer available, passive vs aktiv is not a major change for the Keilidhs, so I wouldn't worry too much there.

For the amps, if you're going to be getting LINN speakers anew, get aktiv 85s or 140s without question. The new crossovers on LINNs make passive vs aktiv a snap to do in minutes.
longtimedead
1 posts
 
Having just bought a new system (all Linn), I looked at a few options and ended up with

Ikemi
Wakonda
2250
Ninka

I listened to the 85, 140 and 2250 and the 2250 is clearly a much better amplifier than any of the others. My next intention is to get another 2250 and go active !

Quite simply, a better amplifier is a better amplifier - passive OR active !
k_peterso
32 posts
 
absolutley - if you have the money, a 2250 is the best way to start
etep29 OP
20 posts
 
Wow, it has been a long time since I posted this question. I held out for an LK140. It was quite a nice upgrade from my NAD T751, and previous Nakamichi PA-1 amp. The lk140 produced much lower bass, and insturmints started to sound like wood, and brass. I decided this linn thing was a good, so I picked up a Waconda, and a Karik 3. Oh my god!!! When you go all linn, something happens. Something that is very hard to describe, but each component simple sings. I was completely set forever (i thought) until i went down to my local linn dealer for a chat. Oh no, they have a used klout. I listened to it running a pair of ninkas and was less than impressed. Where was the bass? It was weird, but my Keilidhs seemed to kick the crap out of the Ninkas. I decided I needed to try it in my system, and there it still sits. Power in excess is all I can say. Talk about headroom. Imaging out the wazoo, and detail I never knew was there. If anyone is considering getting a klout to drive Linn speakers, you cannot go wrong.
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