No experience with the Linn Katans but I did own the Thiels for a while. On the plus side, the Thiels are attractive, one of the few speakers my wife liked, and very easy to place. They are extremely detailed. One of those speakers people will say "hearing things I'd not heard before on my cds." Beware though, if the recording is not well engineered it can be grating. The Thiels are also cool and thin sounding with very little bass energy. Their lack of warmth is what prompted me to sell mine for $700.
Check out Meadowlark Kestrel Hot Rods. Similarly priced, and sized but a very warm sound. Good luck.
Check out Meadowlark Kestrel Hot Rods. Similarly priced, and sized but a very warm sound. Good luck.