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Linn Silvers

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I've just swapped out my Hakai Linn Black interconnects for 'nearly new' Linn Silvers.

Initial impression is that the Silvers sound more impressive but harsh. Definitely less enjoyable than my Blacks, which I've been using for about 10 years.

Should I stick with the Silvers? How long should I give them to burn in?
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Re: Linn Silvers

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In my experience sometimes the Blacks sound better, especially when considering an Analog only playback system. I own a few pairs of silvers FWIW and A/B them against the Blacks when ever I make a move or a gear change and for me it's not always cut and dry that the Silvers are always "better". And when I say better I mean is the performance better?, more in tune? ...But yea, give them several days and see if they settle in.
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Re: Linn Silvers

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springwood64 wrote: 2021-03-29 18:47 I've just swapped out my Hakai Linn Black interconnects for 'nearly new' Linn Silvers.

Initial impression is that the Silvers sound more impressive but harsh. Definitely less enjoyable than my Blacks, which I've been using for about 10 years.

Should I stick with the Silvers? How long should I give them to burn in?
what Linn Silver version? Linn Analogue Interconnect II ?
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Re: Linn Silvers

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They don't have a version. The cable is labelled "analogue interconnect" and the phono barrel is slotted.
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Re: Linn Silvers

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yes the newest ones are the Interconnect II - you have the earlier version. Are you sure those are orginal factory ones? otherwise the only idea is that the barrel is sitting too tight on the cinch connector (other side)

but some simply like the blacks more and blacks have the advantage of not sitting as tight as silvers

maybe you provide us some comparison in the playground?
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Defender wrote: 2021-03-29 19:46

maybe you provide us some comparison in the playground?
I'm currently running them in and I'll post clips in a week or so. The good news is that they seem to be improving.
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