Linn Unidisksc

Advantages: Sound quality, build
Disadvantages: Price

...I've been using one of these now for 4 weeks (along with a Linn 2250), driving a pair of Linn Akurate 242 loudspeakers. Front end is an Ikemi/Kairn, with Linn Sliver interconnects. I upgraded from a pair of tri-aktiv Keilidhs, and the improvement was incredible. Music seems wider, bigger and deeper - with fantastic vocals, courtesy of the 3k driver array. My only criticism (which I intend to fix by buying another 4200 and going fully aktiv), is the bass is sometimes a little uncontrolled, but only at very high volumes. All in all, this is a beautiful amplifier - spacious, agile, neutral - that really lets the music come through. Unless you're solely into Metallica and AC/DC. this is a great amp; if you're into female vocals, you're in for a particular treat... Read review

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Advantages: Top Quality Performance And Sound
Disadvantages: Expensive

...If anyone can tell me of a better platform for listening to vinyl than this, I'll eat my hat! I wanted to get the best out of my large vinyl collection, and having previously owned the popular Rega Planar 3 turntable, the Linn LP12, provided a quantum leap in sound quality and performance. By purchasing the LP12 in its basic mode, this meant that I could gradually upgrade the power supply, tonearm and cartridge, as and when finance permitted. All improvements to these elements made by Linn are backwards compatible, so even if you miss the latest upgrade or two, you can always add the latest refinements at a later date when circumstances and finance permit, without finding that your turntable has been rendered obsolete. Without doubt, the most impressive upgrade proved to be the Ekos tonearm. Even coupled with a modest cartridge... Read review

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Advantages: Linn name
Disadvantages: Better amplifiers for less money, LK140 is the better option

...I had an LK 85 on loan from a local HI-FI shop, as my power amp had developed a fault. Their is not much to tell when it comes to power amplifiers, as all you have is a mains switch a set of input connectors and speaker outlet posts. The LK 85 is not much to look at, but then most other power amps, with the exception of valve power amplifiers are basically a plain box. The LK 85 comes in a solid good quality box with just an on off switch on the front facia and a small led to let you know that the amp is switched on. You can have any colour you want as long as it is black (as far as I know). The rear facia has a double set of gold plated phono sockets for Bi-Amping and Linns Quirky speaker connections that double up so your speakers can be Bi-Wired. The usual 4 millimeter banana plugs will not connect to this amplifier, you need Linns... Read review

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