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Linn based AV system with active crossovers throughout using a total of 20 amplification channels. My efforts have focused on simplicity both in the system and the room environment. This has not been an easy task given the amount of wiring involved in a 5.1 Aktiv system. I have also paid attention to proper centre speaker placement. I've removed the kit rack from behind the centre, pulled the centre to proper wall distance, and used a dedicated Linn stand. The result has been major sonic improvement for 5.1 and I think minimal space intrusion. I could no longer tolerate the boxed-in sound of the centre placed under the plasma against the wall or on the floor.

Linn certainly makes higher performing compponents than presented here. I felt there were significant diminishing returns beyond this point. I'm holding ground with the Unidisk SC, the 5125 and the Akurates. The next step will be the interconnects; once I'm completely satisfied with kit placement. Any recommendations for 2m interconnects above the stock Linn Black performance?
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    • Linn Unidisk SC
    Universal disk player with integrated system controller.
    • Linn 5125
    Multi channel switch mode amplifier with modular internal dedicated Linn cross overs. Four ampifiers each with 5X125 watts power a 5.1 system.
    • Linn 5125
    Second pic
    • Linn Akurate 242
    Five way fronts each matched to 5 channel amplifiers in Aktiv configuration.
    • Linn Akurate 225
    Five way centre matched to 5 channel amplifier in Aktiv configuration.
    • Linn Katan
    Rear surrounds in Aktiv cross over configuration. Wall mounted with Linn Brakit.
    • Linn 12.45
    Fully adjustable sub with 500 watt switch mode power supply.
    • LG Plasma
    42 inch display.
    • Linn Black
    Stock Linn
    • Linn K200 K400 K600
    Linn stock.
    • Linn spike
    Akurate speaker stand spikes.
    • Linn Brakit
    Adjustable wall mount for rears.
    • DIY Stand
    Home made wall mounted stand to support plasma and Unidisk player. Cable box and Play Station 2 are mounted behind plasma.
    • Sun Set
    Nightime summer view.
    • Sea food
    Canadian seafood
    • Linn Aktiv
    All speakers use Linn's proprietary crossovers within the amplifiers. Crossovers within speakers are deactivated.
    • Shrimp dish
    with fresh grilled veggies.
    • Shuttle computer
    Home networked computer.
    • Sony Play Station 2
    The unit is wall mounted behind the plasma and uses aftermarket IR wireless handsets.
    • Shermag Open Sofa
    Normand Couture designed sofa. Seating surfaces rotate for AV use.
    • Sea food
    Vegetable and sea food dish.
    • More Lobster!
    Selection of grilled vegetables.
    • Fruits & vegetables
    and more seafood
    • Canadian Oysters
    Freshly chucked with diced lime, lemon, tomatoes, gin vodka or olives.
    • Bushnell Scope
    100mm Scope
    • DIY Room treatment
    Acoustic dampening using whatever!
    • Buddha Gold
    Acoustically tweaked gold Buddha

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Beautiful system layout. I have had many Linn products. If you have a chance, you may want to audition the Unidisk 1.1. I replaced my SC with one, and it is just amazing. I use Audio Research Reference components, and it is just about the best source player I have heard. Of course it does not process the A/V........ I also found Shunyata power products improve Linn performance greatly.

You have lovely taste. I'm just a dude with a big room and a bunch of wires.........

Regards,

Bob

graystar