Office Kit - February, 2019 | Virtual Listening Room

Simple, Great Sounding Office System

Simple, Great Sounding Office System

Description

This system gets the most use of the 3 Linn systems I own....since I spend so much time in the office.

Very simple / great sounding system for my ears.

Room Details

Dimensions: 14’ × 18’ Medium
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

- Linn LK140
Love this amp so much I have 2 of them and an LK85 across three Linn vintage systems.
- Linn Kolektor
Love this pre-amp. Have 4 of them (one as a spare..in the rare event one of the other 3 need service) since they are very hard to find. All in mint condition.
- Wharfedale Diamond 210
Great little "half pint" speakers that pair quite well with Linn electronics. Perfect size for a smaller room like an office.

Pretty impressive for being computer designed in the UK / built in China.

A current "steal" brand new / discontinued item from Crutchfield for $149.99 with free shipping to boot.
- Monster Cable The Original
This was the hottest cable going in 1982 and only available at high end shops at the time ( a different world). Perfectly fine for this app so why not enjoy it?
- Sanus Speaker Stands
Another high value item....bought for $60 brand new many years ago.
- Apple iPad Mini
This is a Gen 1 device, docked into an Apple Universal Dock with a 30 pin to lightning adaptor and remote. Love it!

Absolutely wonderful for pulling up my music databases and vast array of "cherry picked" favorites in Google Play, Apple Music / iTunes Match and Tune-In Radio. It's the only way to go in my view. All my music in one place and accessible from multiple iDevices anytime / anywhere. Music management from any iDevice or computer is an absolute cinch!

All 3 of my Linn systems are connected to an iDevice. Other non-component devices are also hooked up to older iDevices all over the house for the same reason. I never sell or trade them in given they make great juke boxes.

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16f4....

Thanks again....you sound like a real Linn lover like me.

The only problem with new Linn gear today is $$$$. I have heard great things about the Bluesound boxes but remain quite happy streaming from iPads and iPhones all over the house.

Happy listening!

linnie01 June 04, 2020 08:10

Wonderful Linn gear. I first started seriously considering a streamer when I came across the Linn Majik DSM in a showroom in northern Virginia. I ended up with a Bluesound PowerNode 2i due to space and cost considerations, but still like the sound and looks.

16f4 May 31, 2020 13:47

Nice LInn gear. My Linn system was one of my most memorable systems I've owned. As a Linnie you know that the synergy using their speakers, interconnects and speaker wire is important to their sound. I love the PRaT their systems provide.

mjcmt March 01, 2019 19:05

A lovely and very sensible little system!
Personally, I'd add a small but decent sub to give it a little more low-end heft.
But I'm sure it sounds delightful, regardless.

amvm73 February 19, 2019 17:48

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