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Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. Linn makes outstanding gears and speakers as well. Especially their DS (digital streamer/DAC) such as the Linn Klimax DS or DSM, Linn Akurate DS or DSM, and Linn Majik DS or DSM. IMO Linn is very innovative and I have always loved their products, especially their digital source components (DS/DSM) and the famous Linn Sondek LP12 turntable with their own accompanying accessories.
Linn makes very musical sounding gears. Even their speakers are pretty awesome too esp when paired with all Linn electronics. Why no luv for Linn?

For my main two-channel setup in my dedicated two-channel room I used to have all Linn Klimax setup and system, from the Klimax DS, LP 12 Klimax version turntable all the way to the Linn Klimax 350 passive floorstanding speakers. But mine was a non-Exakt system. I used to be a Linnie. 

I also like the fact that all Linn gears (electronics) are compact and do not take much space, especially Linn Klimax gears. You will even have less components if you go with Linn Exakt system/setup.
caphill
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gawdbless
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Why?
Linn has progressed since then, especially when it comes to digital front end components : Linn DS (digital streamer/DAC).

There were few choices back then, now there are many choices from umpteen manufacturers who offer as much, or better products. Not that I am demeaning Linn products in any way. 
mahler123
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@bdp24 
I can’t comment about Linn Dealers but that snobbish standoffish attitude used to be endemic amongst HEA retailers, which is a major reason imo for their demise 
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bdp24
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Mahler, the Linn attitude to which I referred was that Linn products were the only good ones, that everything else was garbage. Linnies (I knew a few) were brainwashed, automatically dismissing everything that didn't play into the Linn view of Hi-Fi. Smug arrogance, I guess you'd call it. If you didn't consider Linn "The Best", you weren't listening for the right things. Sure, PRAT is important, but it's not everything.
cd318
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@bdp24 , I eventually escaped the clan and now look back in horror. What a waste of time and money that was. As I later learnt the entire Linn edifice was built upon the most suspicious of origins. The gorgeously iconic LP12 is disturbingly similar to quite a few predecessors.

They may well have reformed and improved but the speakers (ugly plastic tweeter surrounding) I heard 4 years ago sounded hugely underwhelming for the asking price.

Once bitten, forever twice shy.


chayro
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I think Linn people gravitate towards the Linn forum.  Same with Naim.  Very little discussion here about either.  There are a lot of LP12 lovers here, but they tend to get shot down so there's no sense posting.  The LP12 is a very polarizing subject.  But it is a piece of audio history and deserves it's rightful place.  
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