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Linn Klimax DS. How good is it?

Hi all. My first post. Anyway, building up a system for last months since we moved to a new house.

Started with the digital source that I best liked and frmo there went to a right combo of speakers and pre-amp, that would sound well together. You can see in my system choices I made: Esoteric X01-d2, Classe CP-700 pre, Classe CAM-400 monoblocks, and B&W 802D.

From there went with speaker cables, interconnects, conditioner and power cords. After many alternatives and extensive listening, (plus a couple of what proved to be wrong purchases) went all Synergistic Research.

NOw that what I would call the core of the system is done, I want to add two more sources. First one streaming solution and later on will see if I get into analog or not.

So regarding Streaming I was wondering: anyone heard the Klimax DS from Linn? I've read nice reviews of it, for what they are worth, and some very positive opinions of "all Linn systems" owners. Have not read many from no Linn customers, like me, who added this piece into their systems.

To all of them. What do you think of this device? How would you describe the sound of it? How does the sound quality compare to the Esoteric, if anyone had the chance to listen to both? Do you think it will be a good fit into my system?

Any feedback to the above questions, or general info based on personla listening will be very welcomed.

Thanks in advance
Eli
eelii08
sarcher30
596 posts
 
Eeli, Glad you got to try out the Klimax DS. I thought I would just mention that you could regain the weight to the presentation by readjusting the position of your speakers. The presentation of the DS is different than your Esoteric. Seems to me you would just need to make some minor adjustments to make it work for your setup.

Good luck in you search.

Sean
perrew
299 posts
 
Eelii08,

as I said the production used to have problems. I think that the people you fond had negative experiences dates back some time and as I said I think there are no outstanding orders at the moment. Id be very surprised if you could find anyone that hasnt had there machine or money returned. APL is actually the only company that could repair the old Philips transports when not even Philips would do it. When people speak about Ponzi schemes, I think I know who made the remark:-), they dont have a clue how it works. I agree with you 100% you have a very nice machine at the moment, no doubt about that and there are few certainties in life. I dont want to push you into making an investment you dont feel good about, one should never do that irrespective of what people say, for me its worked very well following my gut so I wouldnt recommend anyone else doing otherwise. I dont know where you are based, Im in Europe and if you were close you be welcome for a listen.
perrew
299 posts
 
Id read this, even though dated and the machine has been extensively upgraded since http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/aplhifi/nwo30go.html
perrew
299 posts
 
Here is a second very good desription. http://www.dagogo.com/View-Article.asp?hArticle=328
fidji99
2 posts
 
Hi, I have heard KLIMAX - on ML Summit X planars - direct comparison to Accuphase DP700.
As planars fan, I found KLIMAX much better, anyway have to admit this might be just the matter of taste - Klimax is really "airy" (is what I like on my ML Summits, so this is actually what I expect my gear sound like). Klimax really added space and melody all around you, but letting you pick whatever you wanted. Accuphase was more like "present", pushing the music towards you - you know this kind of Wilson or Focal feeling.
As I have also owned B&W for few years, I am not sure, if Klimax is something for you. From your system - I think I know, what you appreciate in sound - this "rock&roll", but on the other hand - no other Streamer is near to Klimax.

What I personally made - I am happy with my sound (ML Summit+ Theta Digital gear), so last week I purchased Linn Majik DS and let it go digitally to Gen VIII. Is better than any CD transport I had up to date.

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