Now I have as main source : KDS , NAS Qnap Pro 409 2TB loaded with Master Studio Classical selection Secondary source : LP12 Ittok Adikt , Lingo , Kinki 2 Volume Control : Kikkin Amp: Majik 6100 Aktiv Speakers :Majik 109's Aktiv Stand: Quadraspire Acrylic (one with oval holes) Quadraspire skeets for...

Hi, Today I went to the House of Linn for a demo on the new upgrades. Having listened to a full blown LP12SE a few weeks ago ,the difference was amazing The Linn design engineer present suggested that the case would have no difference on the sound. The Klimax case is very heavy ,they didnt have a sa...

An update. When I left the House of Linn ,I had the LP12SE system. On returning home after the excitement of listening to the two Flagship Linn Systems,and a discussion with my wife. I realised that the DS would be a better system for us. So my system will be passive for the time being as I will nee...

Brian and Trevor at the House of Linn were fantastic.
I arrived at 10.45am and left at 5pm
Some really good advice
I will post to the forum on Thursday over which way I will be going

Regards

Starman

Demo on LP12SE today . and a Klimax DS , both passive and aktiv. With Majik Control , Majik 6100 and Majik 109's Then the same again with the Kikkin. Aktiv is great Given the choice over the Majik and the Kikkin, then def the Kikkin I was sold on the LP12 SE , but then I listened to the Klimax DS se...

It is difficult to apply an objective "value for money" to upgrades I can relate to this,and it is something that I am having great difficulty with.I have some spare cash that I wish to use for enjoyment. Having had the LP12 and the Karik Numerik listening using the tune dem on one of my fav albums....

This was the reply from B & O , It does say on their web site that these speakers are usable with other systems. Its very likely that I will stay with Linn ,but I am just curious about other potential routes We are pleased to see your interest for the BeoLab 9. This loudspeaker has the following con...

Hi,
I am exploring different ways of going Aktiv.
Has anyone had experience with the B&O Beolab 6000 or 8000 or the new
Beolab 5's and 9's .
These are all Aktiv speakers with built in amps ,so you just plug in from
your pre amp or Kikkin

Starman

Okay the source is the LP12SE , Volume control Kikkin, what other makes of power amps would be a good partner for this system, noting that the end desire is to go aktive

Starman

I would think that they would have a new one coming in.But I will ask the question when I go. It was Brian that I spoke to. I got my LIngo,Karik,Numerik,Kairn and LK280 from Steve Carrol ,who then went to work for Linn and became good friends with Brian. Fredrik I am in Latvia at the moment,I return...

My theory now is life is too short,so if you can afford to do it,then better to get enjoyment instead of always saying if only ,or I wish. I have my old LP12 with Ittok and Lingo that I can offset against the new one.I would think it would be worth at least £800.00 (perhaps you will correct me if th...

you do realize that you will need a Linto as well? Or is Linto a part of the "LP12SE - system"?

The system comes with Linto and Lingo ,with cables.
So I think it is good value

Starman

Okay,
Now I understand.Having just read some other posts regarding this subject I think I will just stay with the kikkin, and if I do get a cd ,then I will just swap the cables.
Thanks

The right way to build your systems is this: Sources - input switching - volume control - power amplifiers - speakers Okay, LP12 main and only music source at the moment Input switching ? Is this only necessary if I wanted a cd player or DS . Volume control ---- Kikkin Power Amp not decided Speaker...

Hi,
What I was trying to find out ,is can the kikkin be used with an intergrated amp,or does it require a dedicated power amp.
The kikkin to control the LP and the volume on the Sugden to control the cd these were my thoughts.

Hi, Having just joined,I have received good information. With the ultimate aim to go all Linn ,what other amps would perform okay with the LP12SE . Would this cobination work : Kikkin pre amp for the LP12 , Sugden A21a integrated amplifier , with maybe a Sugden CD21SE Compact Disc Player, speakers s...

Hi,
Okay , thanks for that

The Ittok is not one of the last, when I bought the LP new from Doug Brady in Warrington ,the Ittok was s/h .I cant remember the date I got the LP12 On Ebay today I noticed a LP 12 for sale for around £3800,or best offer: Linn Sondek LP12 in American Cherry with the Trampolin 2 Baseboard. Complete w...

Hi Charlie, In relation to the MC ,what phono amp are you using . I was in the Practical Hi Fi shop in Bolton .This was before I found this forum and I had a good chat with one of the sales people. He mentioned about the PS Audio GCPH phono amp. It gets a very good write up in hi>fi+ Issue63 it cost...

I can expand my budget a little. Spoke with House of Linn today about setting up a demo when I get back from my trip. They asked me why I wanted to stay with MM . Have listened to the constructive advice,this seems to be the way that I will go : Cirkus , Trampoline 2 , Keel , Adikt ,Kikkin, Slipsi S...

Hi Charlie, Thanks for the advice.Very constructive . Having said all that, I'm not sure how committed you are to vinyl as you obviously have owned CDs too. What's the deal there? Any replacement for the Karik/Numerik? I dont know about CD , maybe a s/h Karik 3 or a Sneaky DS at some time I could ge...

Hi, Thanks for the information so far.I have about £5,500.00 budget Having listened to an Active system way back in 1995 ,I have always wanted to go active. So as I only have the LP 12 which has not been upgraded apart from the slim Lingo ,I thought about going this way : Lejonklou kit >> volume con...

Hi, My system did comprise the following : LP 12 , Ittok with K9 MM , Lingo I still have these. Numerik, Karik / Kairn / LK280 / Kabers . These now given to my daughter. I had the crazy idea to get a home theatre set up and link the LP12 through this.But have decided to have a stand alone system and...