Linn Katan vs Linn Keilidh

Hi, To start out, I have owned both but neither with Linn electronics (I used a Jolida 1501A hybrid). The reason I sold the Katans is for the same reason you are looking to replace them but I liked them so much I bought a pair of Keilidhs. The bass was much improved and still impresses me today. The only drawback (if you can call it that)is the Keilidhs are more laid-back then the Katans. Life is a series of trade-offs, and this is one. You might want explore a very musical sub (I know..ugh)but his depends on what you like and the room's sonic characteristics. For me, I'm satified for now. Good luck, Milo

I love my Keilidh's. I run them Aktiv with two LK100's. They have plenty of bass being flat to 40 cycles. Your musical tastes may demand more bass (organ music?) but I'm more than satisfied. They really come alive with a good tube preamp. Anything but laid back done that way. At their used price point they are a tremendous bargain.

Lugnut...you can do activ with another brand pre? tube too? what do you have?