Linn Components

Newmanoc,

I love my Joule Electra but didn't have same experience with higher end C-J stuff. Send me an e-mail with your phone number and I can share some of my vast experience with you (hee, hee).

Lugnut: I agree with your comment about Linn dealers (well, the one that I know) being 'hoity, toity' - there was one dealer who essentially refused to answer a simple question I had - what was the price of the LP12? His response: there is no such thing as an LP12 ! He then went on to say that Linn had changed every screw, etc on the device (in the upgrade path), and so there was no such thing as an LP12. I left the store in disgust as I could not even get a price quote (and I was seriously considering an LP12 based upon an audition at a friend's place).

Newmanoc, you say "Of course a correct point - Linn is one of the best audio companies in the world and recognized that way quite universally in the industry. It is just that here on Audiogon they don't have the same buzz as some other companies."

I don't know what this means any more that the original post by our now phantom poster. There are HUNDREDS of companies making high quality audio gear. The fact that Linn has not completely cornered the market should not be taken as a negative. I own Plinius, Cabasse, as well as Linn products. There is enough "buzz" to go around without worrying about who gets more than another. Just be thankful that there is a host of great equipment out there to choose from.

Cpdunn99,the phantom will try and make you understand.
My original post asked why Linn components are not well regarded by audiophiles .I have owned many different Amps and Pre Amps ,all but one were better than what I now have
and that is a Kairn Pro two LK140 and an Ikemi player.Much of what I had before cost a lot more.So my point is I dont
see anyone praising how good Linn gear is when you factor in the cost point compared to a lot of other gear.If there is praise in the Audiogone forums and i have missed it please accept my sincere (SORRY).ROSSQ

Linn is discussed as much as any other fine audio maker. Just so happens, however, that people tend to gravitate toward the weird, the sensational, the freakish, the rare and unusual gear to chat about. So when you see a discussion featuring the new Frachiamole model Z1 amplifier with 300b mesh plates and fur lined pull out ash trays, just smile and be happy with your 'plain' ole Linn stuff.