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?
Very nice system. I am indeed jealous. I have the step below your speakers (Espek and Ekwal) in a passive 5.1 system and they are super. Yours must sound amazing. Did you run them passive prior to going Aktiv? Just wondering about HOW much difference it actually makes. Also, I was looking at updating my processor. How have you liked the Unidisk SC so far as your processor? Have you used anything else with the Linn speakers before that you can compare it to?
