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| R 2 D 4 Too much free time this AM! Here's a list of 10 LPs that YOU CAN FIND today (well, maybe not TODAY ;-) in a record shop, highly recommended for you analog junkies: 1) Neil Young - Tonight's the Night: Neil at his most stoned 2) Elliot Smith - XO: ... | |
| R 2 D 4 Argenta through Acoustic Sounds for $260 if still available (I got #43!). Live at Leeds at Elusive Disc for $35, same caveat. | |
| R 2 D 4 Two non-related additions, both of which came in the mail today. The Ataulfo Argenta LP box set on Alto is phenomenal!! I don't listen to classical that much but it doesn't get much better than this! DEAD QUIET vinyl, incredible detail and dynamic... | |
| Linn questions for novice. The above responses are sound and have good points. I do not hold strictly to the "all Linn" philosophy (party line). That aside, your choices are limited by your budget and your ears. For a CD only system, the Genki run directly into an LK85 woul... | |
| Linn Majik, Karik- speaker match-up? Great! I would be interested in your opinion of the Meadowlarks in your system. Let me know what you think of them. I think they're a great match with Linn. With my current setup, I would someday (within 5 yrs.) aspire to the "Hot Rod" Herons, per... | |
| Linn Majik, Karik- speaker match-up? Nope, a pair of second-hand LK240s that I found on this site. They're a little "dry" sounding compared to the LK85 I had, and the Majik as I remember it. But VERY detailed and fast with tighter, more textured bass. That's another benefit of the fl... | |
| Linn Front End w/NHT 3.3 recommend amp Klout would be great, but maybe the newer LK140 would be worth an audition. I had an LK85 before going to monoblocks and really liked it. Sweet and musical. | |
| Linn Majik, Karik- speaker match-up? I currently use Meadowlark Kestrels "Hot Rod" version with Linn TT and components with very good results. Audition the Kestrels, and go for the bi-wire version if you can find a good used pair. They're a breeze to drive, are clean, clear and fast,... | |
| Benz Micro vs. Koetsu Yes Carl, once you buy Benz it's very tempting to upgrade within the line due to the incentives. Another thought I'd like feedback on as a relative newcomer to coils is the real value of degaussing. Is a unit such as the Benz-Aesthtetix worth the ... | |
| Linn LK85/140 vs. LK100 The "new generation" amps do, to my knowledge, represent an improvement in sound quality over the older (and now discontinued) LK100. Whereas the LK100 was considered a bit "dry" in it's tonal character, the LK85/140 are "sweeter" and a bit more m... | |
| Best turntable at $3500 used. My recommendation is to find a used LP-12/Lingo/Ekos. If you have a local Linn dealer they will be more than happy to help you evaluate the table (and the arm). This should leave enough for a good cartridge (which you could upgrade later as financ... | |
| Biwire or Jumpers: which is better? I find myself in a similar dilemma. I have been told both sides by reputable dealers. I have Linn amps which are specifically configured for multi-wiring, so perhaps to an extent it is equipment-dependent whether or not an improvement is wrought b... | |
| Good matching DAC for a Linn Genki? The Genki is a GREAT sounding one box player. Just enjoy it for now, worry about upgrading later! If you experiment with outboard DACs, you might even find that the sound worsens! | |
| Pass Aleph 3- Best Matched Speakers Give a serious listen to the Meadowlark Kestrels (hot rod bi-wire would be preferable). They're first-order with high sensitivity, so they're a breeze to drive and they sound great. I've considered them a shade bright at times, but it's always bee... |