Linn , If it's nae Scottish, it's Crap.

by eddiemc on Opinions Please
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I wanted a simpler look. The Linn stuff sold me when I heard it in full Aktiv mode.

It helped that the company is from Glasgow, where I was born and lived until I was 18.

Having lived with this setup now for a while, I am still impressed every time I sit down to listen.

Pull the speakers forward and they melt into the room with such a beautiful sound.

I had analog with a LP12, Ittok LVII and Trioka but unfortunately I could not give it enough playing time.

I have added a AV 5150 Sub to the room, stil playing around with it, but so far it has been a very good addition. Blends very well and sounds very smooth, I have it on spikes which helped alot.

Very impressive on the movie front, canon shots from Master & Commander DTS were just like standing there.

I moved the ProAc sub to a different location and use the High level Neutrik connection which is giving a really good balance in the room.

Finally found a really good sound for me, which is what we all strive for.
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Components Toggle details

    • Linn AV-5103
    Arriving soon, canny wait.
    • Linn Mimik
    My first decent CD player, quite impressed how good it sounds.
    • Linn Ninka
    Triamped Ninkas in Maple finish with optional bases.
    • Linn LK-85
    Used with Aktiv Bass Card
    • Linn LK-100
    Used with Mid Aktiv Card
    • Linn LK-100
    Used with Treble Aktiv Card
    • Linn AV-5150
    Linn Isobarik sub.
    • ProAc ER1
    10 in downfiring sub. Sound is deep and clean. Nice addition for 2 channel and movies.
    • Linn Black
    Interconnects
    • Linn K-400 & K-20
    Used to triamp Ninkas
    • Sony DVP-S9000es
    Used unit for a nice price, great picture.
    • Linn AV-5150
    What a great sub.

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Owner
System edited: Added sony 9000es DVD player. Must say, great picture.

eddiemc

Owner
System edited: Added AV5150 sub to the mix.

eddiemc

Linn Linto is your ONLY choice, frightenly good

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Owner
Just got a LP12 Sondeck turntable, LV11 arm with Troika cartridge. Need a phono preamp.

eddiemc

nice system; I amlmost bought a fully loaded linn lp12 setup but bought a truck instead oh well maybe next time.I had over 200 albums,and still have the bug to get back in,so if you do get the lp12 let me know how it works out for you.If you get a chance a 5120 aktiv,would be a good choice for a cener channel speaker,good luck Douglas.

dglinn

Owner
Ottawa, please leave the pics.;)

I would like to do the minimal style, but the wife would like the TV hidden, so I have to live with the sound as is.
I pull the speakers forward for any good listening.
I am looking to get a used LP12 with a Linto preamp, i would like to try some records for a change.

eddiemc

I'm going to remove my pics if this is going to be the general attitude!

Seriously, nice system. Have you considered wall mounting the plasma and going with a minimal style rack. I think this would have a dramatic effect on your sound stage, no?

ottawa_mtnman

Owner
System edited: A few new pictures, no chicks though.

eddiemc

are you looking for some more LK85's? I have 2 that I'm going to list here soon.

lexmark

Looks great. Seriously. However, no one is going to notice the great amoire when that plasma is turned on! Enjoy it!

audiofankj

Owner
Got the new picture up finally.

eddiemc

Owner
System edited: Added new cabinet to hold everything.

eddiemc

Owner
Thanks for all the kind comments.
After listening for a while now, I have got the adjustments as good as I can. The sub is just amzing for music and movies using the HF Neutrik connection for Stereo and the Line level LF connection for HT it is like having two subs.
The 5103 is a very capable unit, I dont miss a center channel at all, using Phantom mode the sound is always coming from the correct area even when sitting way off center.
I am vey happy with the setup and am sure it will last me for a long time.

eddiemc

Wow! It's nice to see the Linn owners coming out of the closet. Like everyone else, I love the title of your system post. One question, am I the only person that has tried a tube preamp with an otherwise all Linn system? I was stunned by the positive impact. Nice gear by the way.

lugnut

Owner
Thanks, I have ordered the DVI-D for my Voom HD to HDMI to the media box for the Plasma. Looking forward to getting everything hooked up.

I may be going to look at a Center channel soon. Linn Ekwal.

eddiemc

You will LOVE the BlueJeans's cable. I just wired my new HDTV Grand WEGA sony with it, including the HDMI run from HDTV HD box.

albertporter

Owner
System edited: Added 50" Pioneer HD Plasma. Looks fantastic with Voom HD. Added AV 5103. New BlueJean Cables Coming.

eddiemc

Owner
Ben, ma granny used to live in Milton. :-)

eddiemc

Owner
System edited: Purchased AV 5103 from fellow Goner. Canny wait till it get's here.

eddiemc

Eddiemc-ah the Drum,I was a Milton boy now staying in the West End.
Played football at the Vale a couple of times-girlfriend works there with Polaroid.

Find it hard to believe the Windy City beats the Drum.
:-)

ben_campbell

Owner
Thanks all.

Dave, I have pulled the speakers forward of the cabinet, it made a slight difference, better soundstage.
I have moved the ProAc sub to the left corner and am using HF Neutrik connection. It sounds fast deep and gives a really great pair of speakers, lowww life.

Patricia Barber has never sounded so good, too me anyway.

Ben, I was born in Drumchapel, then moved out to The Vale near Balloch .

Chicago is a great town though.

eddiemc

Love the name of your rig!

audiofankj

You might say it's a "single malt" system.

eldartford

Ai, thaaaat's truuu.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vopin&1095824323&view

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LOVE the title of the thread, I was prepared to like the system before I looked. Nice to see someone with a sense of humor.

albertporter

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