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Should I buy a third Linn lk85.

My system is a Linn Classik, 2 LK 85 active,& Ninka speakers.

What do you think I should do?

1) Buy an additional LK 85 and run a tri active system.
2) Buy a new preamp and new cd player.

Will the sound be that much better using a Kolector preamp and a Genki cd player. The Classik sounds so great as it is.

Thanks

Bunkers
bunkers
thsalmon
348 posts
 
Absolutely get the third LK85 and go aktiv. When you can afford it, get a used Kairn Pro and a better CD player. I liked my Genki, but as Ikemi prices seem to be coming down, I'd hold out for the Ikemi. I agree with Dedicatedaudio, there's nothing that sounds better on a Linn aktiv system than K600.
gavin_g
7 posts
 
Bunkers: which route did you go? Is the classik still your source? Interested to hear where the limitations of the Classik start to come in...
kkursula
95 posts
 
I would get a pair of av 5140's, instead of Ninka.
k_peterso
32 posts
 
If you are truly running aktiv from the LK85s, ie with a treble and bass card, go for a new CD player. And if you can, the upgraded bases for Ninkas make a HUGE difference.

LINN are proponents of, and it's worked well in my experience- drop the cash on the front end first and work your way back to the speakers.

Genkis and Wakondas are getting to be very reasonable.
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