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| Linn Components A guy I bought a small piece of gear from last year, (a Linn remote, actually) has a story similar to but even more dramatic than those of Rossq and Clmorton. He started out with a Linn system in his youth, and then went all out into the different... | |
| CD players with variable output/volume control "But you should know that sound from any CDP that has this variable output function built in isn't as good this way as it will be when the signal is run through a decent preamp."I've re-thought this and as a general statement want to back off it. ... | |
| Linn Components "I have owned many different Amps and Pre Amps ,all but one were better than what I now haveand that is a Kairn Pro two LK140 and an Ikemi player.Much of what I had before cost a lot more." Rossq: I'm not sure exactly what you are saying here, tho... | |
| Linn Components I have a very low tolerance for messing around with audio gear. In that sense at least, I am far from an audiophile. I just want reliable, easy to use equipment that makes the most involving music possible in my price range. This is one reason I l... | |
| Wadia 302 vs Meridian g08 or others in price range Be sure to add a Linn Ikemi to your list of things to audition. I greatly prefer it to the G08. I haven't heard the Wadia, but do be aware this company has been in and out of business a lot lately. If you are willing to buy used or demo in your pr... | |
| What Turntable to buy under $600 ? I offer the third vote for a used Rega P3. But I disagree strongly that the RB 300 is a "pedestrian" arm. In fact, considering its price range, it is just the opposite. | |
| Linn Components Tomryan:Very nice system from the looks of it. I'd love to get together some time and talk about tube preamps. That is the one area I really would like to explore and know next to nothing about. The only thing I've heard in my system is a Rogue Ma... | |
| Linn Components Overture Audio!! Tomryan we are in the same neck of the woods. This is my favorite audio shop by far - truly they are exceptional people. I hope to bump into you there some afternoon. I usually stop by at least once a week to get some records clea... | |
| Linn Components Cpdunn99: Of course a correct point - Linn is one of the best audio companies in the world and recognized that way quite universally in the industry. It is just that here on Audiogon they don't have the same buzz as some other companies. As far as... | |
| Linn Components I have listened to a fair amount of gear, and am always seeking to hear more. So far, as a whole, Linn is generally the best I have found for the money, and often much better than stuff that is MUCH more expensive. Well, speakers may be the except... | |
| What's the "worst" cdp for the money? "IMHO law of diminishing returns kick in much quicker when it comes to cd players, the difference between a $500 cd player and a $5000 cd player is not very big, unlike speakers or turntables. I personally don't see any merit in purchasing a cd pl... | |
| What's the "worst" cdp for the money? "Linn Genki. Never heard it myself."I think this statement pretty much sums up the value of the opinion. I've owned a Genki, as well as other CDPs. For the price on the used market it is anything but a POS. I will grant it is laid back, and, if I ... | |
| Royal Oak, Michigan I'm in Ann Arbor. I might well be interested in Saturday meetings, though I'm not available on Sundays. If you do get this going, please put me on your email list and I'll try to attend.Chris Newman | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Pat, I hope your copy of "Unplugged" is clean enough for you - I always hold my breath when buying vinyl sight unseen, record unheard. Not that I still don't do it (quite frequently), as it is often the only option. | |
| Which is more important - Interconnects or PCs? "Is $5000 powercord really necessary?" Of course not, unless you really enjoy being someone's fool. If it were the case that dedicated lines cost this much (instead of 1/10th, as they do) I would be willing to say yes. The difference in this respe... |