Linn -- one generation ago


I've been thinking about setting up another system, and I'm considering trying a complete Linn set-up. While the new Majik stuff interests me, financial (and other) realities would sadly preclude that at present. Can anyone recommend a Linn system -- CDP, preamp, amplifier(s), and speakers -- from a generation earlier that might give a boy a pretty good taste of good, but not top-of-the-line, Linn sound. Should I start with a Genki or Ikemi? And a Kairn or some other pre? Or none of those? And I'm completely flummoxed by Linn speaker choices. I'd be looking for all of this stuff used on Audiogon, hoping to have some fun setting up a completely different system without completely breaking the bank. (I heard a Linn system a while ago that got me thinking about this, in case anyone is wondering about the genesis of this.) Currently running Krell pre and McCormack mono amps and B&
W loudspeakers with Rega sources and Cardas wires. I like what I've got and don't intend to get rid of it, but I'm thinking I could also enjoy a system that might tend to be somewhat more musical -- for lack of a better term. Thanks for any help with this. -- Howard
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Having owned Linn for 15 years, and having a classic di in the bedroom and Linn surround in my living room even now, here's what I would do..
Linn Karik/Numeric..i have seen them used as a pair for under 2k, very good pace, very musical, I still have a magic from the old days, and it wasn't close in my opinion.

Linn Kairn... great preamp
LK140s with aktiv modules
Linn Keiledhs... I have actually owned this system, and really really really like it, easy to listen to, transparent, and enough power unless play Tupac for your neighbors.
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