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Linn Advice Please

Presently, my Linn stereo music system consists of the following configuration:

Linn Majik Kontrol
Linn Akurate CD
Linn Akurate 4200
Linn Katan
Linn Katan stands
Linn Sizmik 10.25

Originally, I was using one Linn 2250 power amplifier with my Linn Katan loudspeakers in a passive configuration. Then, about 2 years ago I upgraded to a fully Aktiv configuration using two Linn 2250 power amplifiers. Last year my local authorized Linn dealer suggested that I consider upgrading to the Linn Akurate 4200 power amplifier (still in a fully Aktiv configuration) for even better sound. Due to my budget, I was considering the Majik 4100 power amplifier instead. However, the dealer went to great length to explain that the Akurate power amplifiers not only provided more power but there was a big technology difference between the two and that the Akurate would provide better sound. So I saved-up my hard earned cash and went with the Akurate 4200 power amplifier.

Now, I’m considering upgrading my Linn Katan loudspeakers to the new Linn Majik 109 loudspeakers (along with upgrading the Linn Katan stands to the new Linn Majik 109 stands). I will however be keeping the Sizmik 10.25 powered subwoofer. Because I would like to stay with a fully Aktiv configuration, I would need to move up to 6 channels. Since my budget does not call for an Akurate 2200 to add to my existing Akurate 4200, my dealer is now trying to convince me to go with the Majik 6100 power amplifier and trade-in my Akurate 4200.

My dealer is insisting that the Majik 6100 + Majik 109 combo will sound a whole lot better than my existing Akurate 4200 + Katan combo. I’m sure that the Majik 109 loudspeakers are great speakers but now I’m confused about the whole Majik power amplifier versus the Akurate power amplifier speech I got a year ago. My dealer is now telling me that the only difference between the Majik power amplifier and the Akurate power amplifier is the power rating and nothing else.

What exactly is the difference between the Majik power amplifier and the Akurate power amplifier?

Do you believe that the Majik 6100 + Majik 109 combo sounds a whole lot better than my existing Akurate 4200 + Katan combo?

I would like to know how accurate my dealer’s information is or am I being taken for a fool?
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Showing 1 response by bmdduck

bmdduck
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If you choose to upgrade to 109s, another possibility for expanding to 6 channels would be keeping the 4200 and adding a used 2100. All Linn amps have the same gain so you can mix and match.

Linn suggest running the best amps into the tweeter/mid range driver and using the lesser amps on the base drivers.

One other cost consideration is the the aktive cards would also need to be replaced. You could always passively bi-amp the 109s with the 4200 until you gather up another 2 channel amp and new aktive cards.
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