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Best VALUE Linn amp for 5103 PreAmp

Picked up a Linn 5103 System Controller for a great price. Looking for a great VALUE Linn amp to match with it.

What are the best options for a used Linn Amp right now? If you can share both 2 channel and Multi-channel options, I would be greatly appreciative.

I have a 2 channel Tube setup with Cary, Esoteric and Spendor SP-1's right now. Thinking of trying a Linn setup on the cheap.

I'd like to keep the cost below $1,000 - but I am not averse to a much cheaper amp in the older Linn line if it is solid.

Thanks in advance for your help! Gerard
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I am a recent Linn convert. I have 2 Linn LK85s and 2 linn 5105s. I use the 5105s aktiv with Tukans and the LK85s biamping B&W CDM1 NTs.

I am amazed at the performance of the LK85. I briefly did a comparison of the 5105 and the LK85 through the B&Ws. I think on their own, the LK85s are a bit better sounding than the 5105. Each of the amps have a different character, but I think the LK85 is more dynamic. LK85s are really sweet sounding amps with a lot of punch, soundstage, air and detail. They are dirt cheap too! I have had Bryston, threshold, and some tube amps in my system and the LK85s brought it to life.

I am thinking about the 5103 myself; how do you like it? How is the DAC?

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