I have a slightly different set up now having gone aktiv, but I was initially running Linn Katans from a single Linn LK85 and before that a rotel integrated. I auditioned several monitors including B&W and Dynadudio and to my ear, although leaner on the bass (more in regards to that later), the Katan sounded better, more energetic, greater definition and fantastic highs. I went with the Katans because they took up less room than the Ninka but where also at a great price point. I eventually augmented the lows with a REL sub (Q108E) something I wished that I had done earlier after discovering just how much the sound came alive after doing so. I would strongly recommend going with the Katans augmented with a good sub with the intent of eventually going akitv.
I went aktiv several months ago and was astounded by the improvement in sound quality. The little katans now outperform anything I have heard in that price range and I plan on keeping what was one of my first purchase into high end gear for much longer. There is something about matching Linn with Linn that just works
I went aktiv several months ago and was astounded by the improvement in sound quality. The little katans now outperform anything I have heard in that price range and I plan on keeping what was one of my first purchase into high end gear for much longer. There is something about matching Linn with Linn that just works