I would like to hear from ex-Linnophiles

hi emil,

while i woodn't consider myself a linnie, or an ex-linnie, i *did* own a kairn preamp for several years. it was really nice - great ergonomics, detailed, accurate, transparent, wide & high soundstage, dynamic - but not enuff depth. i went to tubes, & was able to find a unit w/all the linn's qualities, plus great soundstage depth, warmth & bloom, w/no sacrifice to detail & transparency. i'm a happy camper now...

doug

I sold my Majik, after three and a half years, for tube amp, i am purchasing. I still have Linn Karik CDP, and if i would ever go back to solid state, i would definitely buy Linn again. Sure bet! Doug got it right.

I read an interview with Ivor from Linn several years back; his arrogance and plain stupidity turned me off Linn for life. Add in the dumb names he gives his stuff, and I'm not interested at all, in my mind there are is much better to be had out there for similar prices. Truth be told, although Linn holds it's value in the market, I find their products represent poor bang-for-the-buck. I have noticed Linnies think the stuff is unbeatable, almost rabid loyalty to the gear. Whatever floats yer boat..Jeff