Linn Kairn internal battery replacement.

Thanks Newmanoc,

I've found an ex-dem wilson benesch full circle (including ply) for around 2000USD which I'm contemplating at the moment. (I used to own an Orbe/smeV/MC30) and I've got around 2000 lp's. So in the long run it'll save me money in the purchace of software. Thats what I'm telling my partner anyway. I'm ver much looking forward to it.:-)

The continuing saga...........

I left the amp powered up over the last couple of days to see if the internal battery could be charged. I turned it off and on at the switch and now it wont turn on again, no led t at the switch, nothing. Very Interesting. I feel a trip to my local Linn dealers comming on.

Myron.

Thank you Gentlemen, you've eased my worries somewhat. I'll contact my local dealer here in Auckland and get them to give it a once over.

What are your guys opinions of the onboard Phono stages in the Kairn ?? I've really bought it as a way back into Vinyl . I too have gone over to the dark side (avantgarde duos/Yamamoto A-08s/Meridain 500 series 3box cd/digamp)

I dont really need the Karin in the system as it stands but i thought it might give me a little extra flexibility (especially in being able to add a turntable). It'll be inetersting to see what it does to the sound of the system, which isn't at all bad.

Yes I did think it was a very good buy, but then things that seem too good to be true oftern are. I'll let you know how I go. Thanks for your interest and time.

Myron.

Another continuing story of a quack thats gone to the dogs.

Anyway on the the Kairn. My linn Dealer tells me that the brilliant powersupply is faulty and will send it back to UK for full upgrade to slimline-bps for 300us ( this will include a full case replacemet etc. So in the end I'll have a fully functional Kairn for around 600us. I suppose thats about on the money. Not a bargin , but I dont feel ripped off either, which is nice.

Thanks for your time,
Myron.

That sounds like a very fair system.

As I'm going to be going to be converting to a vinyl main source. I'm thinking of trying to get hold of an Ikemi or a genki as a cd front end to replace my 3 box 500 series meridian. Less boxes would be a good thing.

As a second source I'd decided that the cheaper Genki would be a good idea, but a second hand ikemi doesn't seem that much more at 6-800 dollars extra. Is the Ikemi that much of a step up in performance from the genki to make it worth while . ??

your thoughts would be appreciated.

thanks,
Myron.

Thats a great answer, thank you.

I completely agree that there is a point where digital players become involving and free from significant digital "nasties". I have quite a substantial cd collection so while it will be a second source then it'll still need to be enjoyable and relaxing. I'll keep an eye out for an ikemi.

Thanks again for the excellent advice.