Linn Kairn internal battery replacement.

Sorry about the power supply problem. But even at $600, you can easily get your money back plus some profit should you decide to sell. One of the nice things about Linn service is that they use a flat rate for most repairs, which is $250 (plus shipping, etc). It doesn't matter if it is a CD 12 (20k USD) they are fixing, it is still only $250. It usually works about to be a very good deal.

That sounds like a very fair system.

As I'm going to be going to be converting to a vinyl main source. I'm thinking of trying to get hold of an Ikemi or a genki as a cd front end to replace my 3 box 500 series meridian. Less boxes would be a good thing.

As a second source I'd decided that the cheaper Genki would be a good idea, but a second hand ikemi doesn't seem that much more at 6-800 dollars extra. Is the Ikemi that much of a step up in performance from the genki to make it worth while . ??

your thoughts would be appreciated.

thanks,
Myron.

"As a second source I'd decided that the cheaper Genki would be a good idea, but a second hand ikemi doesn't seem that much more at 6-800 dollars extra. Is the Ikemi that much of a step up in performance from the genki to make it worth while . ??"

It is absolutely worth the extra money. I have owned both. There is something about the Ikemi (and I'm sure other CD players of its quality), that for me at least, pass a mysterious threshold where digital music becomes truly involving. The Ikemi is already a good deal on the used market, and it should soon be even better. Linn is coming out with a new CD player to replace it in the near future, and after that there should be a lot of Ikemi's for sale. It is too early to say how much the price will drop, but reason says it should.

Thats a great answer, thank you.

I completely agree that there is a point where digital players become involving and free from significant digital "nasties". I have quite a substantial cd collection so while it will be a second source then it'll still need to be enjoyable and relaxing. I'll keep an eye out for an ikemi.

Thanks again for the excellent advice.

Hi,

I've encountered the same problem too. The "don't panic..." appeared. Unfortunately my Kairn died on me. No more sound is coming out of it.

Does anyone here have the owner's manual where I can perform a hard reset in hope of reviving my pre-amp?

Or better still, where can I obtain the schematics for the Linn Kairn?

Would appreciate any help at all.

Cheers
desperate Linn Kairn owner...