Linn CD 12


How does the classic Linn CD 12 compare to more current technology: both CD players and computer server - dac systems?
drambuie1

Showing 1 response by larryi

I like the sound of the CD12. I bet it is quite cheap now that it has been discountinued for some time and the Linn faithful are forced to go to a server. I heard their server and that is also a fine sounding unit. I did not have a chance to compare the server to the player (the dealer no longer had the player when I auditioned the server).

If you don't plan to migrate to a server, there is nothing wrong with sticking with a player. I have not really heard a computer or purpose built server that was clearly superior to a really good player. I happen to own both a Naim CD555 player and a Naim NDS server-based system. I actually prefer the sound of the CD555 player, though I really like the access to my collection afforded by the server. But, the process of loading my discs to the server is pretty arduous (particularly editing the metadata about each disc). So far, I've loaded 3,000 CDs in about 4 months.