Has Linn Gone Crazy? They Stopped Making Pre-Amps

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. 🎢🌝

I like it. It's part of their brand identity.

06-17-15: Mateored
Perhaps. I think there's more to it than that.

Do you care to share what's more to it than personal SQ preferences?

Besides SQ, customer service is as important in my purchasing decision.