I owned a Classik w/ tuner for about three months bfore upgrading(?) to linn separates. The sound of the Classik is very close - it is an excellent piece that holds its own amongst high end separates. It has enough power to satisfy most requirements - even moderate-volume intense listening. The great thing about the Classik is living with it. It is a pleasure to use and it exudes a sense of quality and sophistication. Setting the timer/alarm to wake up or fall asleep to a particular track on a CD - what a pleasure! The tuner is also excellent - with a decent signal it sounds as good as CD. As you noted if you crave more power you can add a second amp to bi-amp, or to use it as a source/pre with outboard amp. I also own Keilidh's and contrary to much of the bad press out there they sound great with electronic music and stuff like Radiohead and Pulp. Poorly recored rock sounds, well, poorly recorded. Jazz, Classical, and other acoustic sounds superb - but not in your face. To answer your innitial question, I wouldn't mix and match Linn components because they work so well and look so good together, why mess that up. (if LINN appeals to you, you must agree that aesthetics count!) As far as mixing LINN speakers with other electronics or vice-versa? Why not. I used a Majik with Castle Durham 900 speakers and it was a superb combination. If I were to go with any other brand it would be, without a doubt, - REGA. In mny opinion REGA is similar in quality to Linn, but at 60% of the price actually represents much better value.
all linn, or mix & match??
I am considering a pair of linn keilidhs. I currently have a receiver based theater system (sony 555es, snell type d mains). I want to upgrade the electronics as a 2 channel system looped into the theater, replacing all speakers with linns (except my sub) I was considering Linn's classik for its value and simplicity, but am wondering if there are any integrated amp/cd player recommendations that have a combined cost of about 2K that should also be considered. I do plan to add an outboard amp to the classik as soon as funds allow, probably an LK140 or thereabouts, to get a more dynamic result. I know that Linn products have always had a synergy about them, and I am cheifly interested in an involving and emotional system. I listen to mostly rock (classic to metal) and upbeat fusion type jazz. Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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