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?
System edited: As the title says! Just testing... Actualy sounds MUCH better which means I need dampening - this is obvious based on inintial room but I like the cleaner look. I'll probably just get an area rug.
I did have the 242's in passive first (and Katans before that). Going Aktiv was definitely the biggest jump in peformance so far.
The Unidisk series are fabulous when they work. Unfortunately many of us with earlier production models have been "beta" testers. Mine is once again at the shop... and my warrenty is ending soon.
Still, the SC is an amazing value and performer. I would WAIT before buying one. Linn will reissue it with Digital video connectivity soon.
Thanks Hakancez. I do beleive very strongly in harmony. It has to sound good for sure but making it sound good and look good is a much more complex task. A never ending task in fact!
Hi guys, I'm looking for a high quality but no-nonsense set of interconnects to go from the SC to the amps. I need a set of 5 (5.1 but I have the LF one), black in color and 2-2.5m long. I prefer getting factory cut. An all-in-one bundle of cables would be nice but this would probably affect quality, no? Any suggestions?
"Not impressed by the Linn setup"; well that's how I got all those nice pics with the ladies. Do not underestimate the power of a Linn high-hi :-)
Seriously, I tried to move the old system to "Private" section because the girls were getting too much attention. THe move to private does not work on Audiogon. It actually deletes the system. I emailed the help line but they were unable to recover the system...
I will probably add pics back slowly so keep checking!
