08-Oct-2023, 18:02
I attended a Linn 50th anniversary listening event this week.
On show was a £170k system - the top-end of what Linn has to offer (£50k Sondek LP12-50 turntable designed in part by an ex-Apple designer, £35k Klimax streamer, £85k 360 speakers).
1.5hrs of history of Linn, interspersed by variety of recording styles.
Although it was a 'good' system, in particular the live recordings really shone through...
Hand-on-heart - I honestly prefer the sound of my Devialet-based system (total cost ~£15k incl. turntable, speakers).
The experience has made me completely re-appraise my upgrade plans - I'm back to square one in terms of 'what next'
On show was a £170k system - the top-end of what Linn has to offer (£50k Sondek LP12-50 turntable designed in part by an ex-Apple designer, £35k Klimax streamer, £85k 360 speakers).
1.5hrs of history of Linn, interspersed by variety of recording styles.
Although it was a 'good' system, in particular the live recordings really shone through...
Hand-on-heart - I honestly prefer the sound of my Devialet-based system (total cost ~£15k incl. turntable, speakers).
The experience has made me completely re-appraise my upgrade plans - I'm back to square one in terms of 'what next'
Devialet Expert Pro 220, ATC SCM40 speakers, Pro-Ject Xtension 9 turntable, Chord Signature XL speaker cable
