Linnn Linto


Any opinions on the quality of the Linto phono stage versus others in use with LP12, Arkiv cartridge?
gladstone
From FAR more personal experience I can tell you that the Linto is anything but amazing. Even Stereophile said the combo was CD like in sound character. That combo is cold....burrrr
I have had the ARC PH3 and Linto. The PH3 has more air, but compared to Linto, it is not accurate, and has 'holes' in its presentation. However, Linto is only good when using with Linn cartridge. I plug in a Koetsu, and it sounded quite strange, but with Linn cartridge, oh.... In my opinon, so, you get class A sound if you use Linn cartridge. I used the Troika.
Linto + Klyde is an awesome combo. Not AT ALL cold, but then again I have tubed pe amp and amps. Gets WAY better when you put it on a Phase 4 Mana and remove the LP12's bottom plate.