Akurate DSM mc versus Linto?

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Akurate DSM mc versus Linto?

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I'm hesitating. Upgrade from ADS/0 to ADS or ADSM both latest spec.

I have Linto. Would I gain anything by using the mc-ouput from ADSM instead?
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Re: Akurate DSM mc versus Linto?

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Nope. The Linto is more musical than MC phono stages built into the Linn preamps and streamer/preamps.
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Re: Akurate DSM mc versus Linto?

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I can verify this, made the change from ADSM internal to Linto a few years ago. The Linto is clearly better.
If you want a big step up, go for a Lejonklou Entity or the Linn Urika 1 (if you have a Radikal). The Urika 1 is miles ahead of the Linto...
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And the Entity is miles ahead of the Urika 1 and 2!!😎👌👌
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barrie wrote: 2021-02-19 18:53 And the Entity is miles ahead of the Urika 1 and 2!!😎👌👌
Very true...+1

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Re: Akurate DSM mc versus Linto?

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To answer your specific question, the Linto is much better than the on board MC stage. Did this dem with friends back to back. No contest.


You have a Linto so you can do the dem and evaluate for yourself.


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I chose the ADS upgrade. Better and 1500euro less. I will continue with my old style casing :)
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Congratulations!
That already pays for more than 50% of a new Boazu :-)
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