Linn based AV system with active crossovers throughout using a total of 20 amplification channels. My efforts have focused on simplicity both in the system and the room environment. This has not been an easy task given the amount of wiring involved in a 5.1 Aktiv system. I have also paid attention to proper centre speaker placement. I've removed the kit rack from behind the centre, pulled the centre to proper wall distance, and used a dedicated Linn stand. The result has been major sonic improvement for 5.1 and I think minimal space intrusion. I could no longer tolerate the boxed-in sound of the centre placed under the plasma against the wall or on the floor.
Linn certainly makes higher performing compponents than presented here. I felt there were significant diminishing returns beyond this point. I'm holding ground with the Unidisk SC, the 5125 and the Akurates. The next step will be the interconnects; once I'm completely satisfied with kit placement. Any recommendations for 2m interconnects above the stock Linn Black performance?
System edited: I think I'm pretty much done. Right! Of course not. I'm still playing around with the room and need (critical) to upgrade the interconnects. Overall the system is well balanced and integrated. I'm very open to sugestions.
You know Ottawa mtnman, you also have a great looking apartment there. I am sure the stereo is in the biggest room in the house. What would vastly improve the sound is some room treatments along with an area rug. I am sure that you are getting far too many reflections from the side walls and hardwood floor. I would give this some thought before upgrading cables, that is as long as the girls approve.
hi, you have a nice linn system,but most of all those girls are really nice i like it can you post somemore pictures of those lovely girls enjoy the party and listening.
I think you have a very nice setup there. The stereo is looking good to. For a solid state setup as yours, I would lean toward silver cables. If you are looking for an all in one setup, Nordost makes them for 5.1. If to much, I try homegrownaudio.com, wonderful cables at good prices. By the way, at the last stereophile show they featured an all Linn setup, got some rave reviews from the stereophile personnel at the 'Meet the Editors' segment. Enjoy.
Hi guys, I'm looking for a high quality but no-nonsense set of interconnects to go from the SC to the amps. I need a set of 5 (5.1 but I have the LF one), black in color and 2-2.5m long. I prefer getting factory cut. An all-in-one bundle of cables would be nice but this would probably affect quality, no? Any suggestions?
"Not impressed by the Linn setup"; well that's how I got all those nice pics with the ladies. Do not underestimate the power of a Linn high-hi :-)
Seriously, I tried to move the old system to "Private" section because the girls were getting too much attention. THe move to private does not work on Audiogon. It actually deletes the system. I emailed the help line but they were unable to recover the system...
I will probably add pics back slowly so keep checking!
What happened to your older pics and the kissing girlfriends? I have never been impressed by the Linn set up but I found the cocktail tray and the wet kiss quite to my liking.
