I was initially a bit of a skeptic about analog, but this table with the Cirkus upgrade (and particularly once I upgraded from Valhalla to the Lingo II power supply) made me a believer. I still find analog complicated, often frustrating, and quite expensive. But vinyl has a greater ability to make my feet tap, my face smile, and to engender spontaneous dance than any 0's and 1's I have yet encountered. Though this table has its detractors, (some of whom have actually heard the radically better modern version, the wide majority whom have not) I find it to be wonderfully musical. It is also a great bargain on the used market, provided you know what you are doing or have good dealer support.
The MK II model. The second of these arms I have owned - wonderful both times.
This cartridge is truly a wonderous bit of audio magic. It makes my system sound like I once only dreamed it would.
Wonderful universal player, though I use it almost exclusively for CDs.
Really a very good phono stage. I have suspected that I might be able to do better, but so far what I have tried has come up way short of the Linto.
What can I say? This is the closest thing to perfection I've heard in the audio world (for my tastes, of course). When I walk past it I still at times feel like kneeling down and crying, "I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!"
- Linn Chakra 6100 (w/ Dynamic PS)
Driving my Espek's actively, and most beautifully. Great amps for the money, as long as you don't need tons of power, which running actively, I don't.
- Linn Espek (running active)
Running actively. Making these active transforms them in a way that can take your breath away. Espeks are very nice, accurate speakers when run passively. Active with Chakra amps, they are glorious.
- Sound Anchor Speaker Stands
Custom made for my Espeks, and a very wise decision. They dramatically tighten up the sound and sense of timing conveyed by the Espeks over the stock bases.
(3 pair). Such nice interconnects, and a great value even new. Used, they're a steal.
In 18' runs. Amazing, but my wife doesn't mind this cable even in the living room.
The only line conditioner I have tried that actually improved the sound of my system. Before I plugged straight into the wall, and was happy. But it now seems like my equipment wasn't fully working before - I just hadn't realized it until I plugged this thing in. HIGHLY recommended.
I never would have guessed the amount of difference this would make - my wife thought I had upgraded my preamp. I don't know if it is quite as important now that I have the Furman, but undoubtably still a good thing.
