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First upgrade from Linn Classik?

I am wondering what will be the most cost effective upgrade for the performance increase in this system. I have a Linn Classik with a MIT Z-II Power Cord, Nordost Blue Heaven speaker cables connecting to Martin Logan Aerius i's. I will probably add 2 HSU HW-10 subs with a Paradigm X30 crossover and 2 Marantz MA-500 Mono's for the subs. I think this will even out the low end of the system.

So my question is, where will I get the biggest bang for the buck? New Amp for the Martin Logans? New CD source? I decided against a Pre-amp since I would then also have to buy amps since ther is no Pre-amp in, only an out.

Thanks.
nloyer
celtic66
1,670 posts
 
Nloyer,

I owned the Linn Classik and found it surprisingly good....for what it is and does. However, not a premium source or amplification. The Audio Refinement gear would be a reasonable and substantial step forward. Dump the MIT powercable for Absolute Power Cable, LAT or Ensemble....something. Good luck.
rgd
656 posts
 
I just made changes to a similar but lower ended system (the wife's). She had a NAD L40 (similar set-up to Classik) and a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze 2's. I used the preamp outs and hooked in a new NAD C270 amp (120 w/ch) and it took everything to a new level of playback. While adding in subs will definately boost the bottom end its my opinion that you'd get more mileage out of a larger amp for the ML's. Leave the Classik as a source and get more power up front!
joolz
64 posts
 
what about just adding the linn poweramps
they have all sizes--
and maybe just add a linn subwoofer
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