Has Linn Gone Crazy? They Stopped Making Pre-Amps

Linn changed quite awhile ago when they opened their retail outlets. Essentially what they are trying to do is offer great sounding lifestyle audio systems. As such it's not that different than Meridian, B&O, Goldmund or some products from Sony. They aren't really targeting audiophiles.

David12,
Yes, that's the point. When all is said and done the products will ultimately be judged on how they sound, technology innovations aside.

Just for comparison, I just bought a Bel Canto c5i integrated amp. It has no pre-amp. Line level and phono inputs are converted to digital and it uses recent Class D Icepower amp technology. It is very small, very ergonomic, and sound absolute top notch.

So maybe Linn is on to something, trying to keep up with the times and technology and deliver good sound to the masses accordingly.

I doubt "audiophiles" have anything to do with it. That's a very small and crowded target market these days.

I wish Linn would stop with the lame use of the letter K. The 'cleverness" was gone back in the early 80s!

Linn cannot spell. 🎢🌝