When is a Linn not a Linn........

[Spindrift]

Hence the "well chosen";)

[Andy]

(2010-11-07 20:57)Cymbiosis Wrote:  Yes, but only if it sounds musically involving - wouldn't you agree?

KR

Peter

Absolutely. But "musically involving" doesn't necessarily mean "right" - ie. it can be musically involving and still have a lot of things wrong with it (that should be fixed! ).

Case in point - for the first time in my life, I listened to some Quad 57s yesterday afternoon. I can see why they were such a hit back in the 60s and their gorgeous mid-range has them fans even today ... but there's no way they would make an appearance in my living room! I could not put up with their lack of top & bottom ends, compared to my true-ribbon Maggies (which are not quite as old but still over 20 years old).

(And, before anybody asks - yes, the Quads were driven by a ss amp which loves a capacitative load! )

(2010-11-07 20:57)Cymbiosis Wrote:  ... there are/have to be limits, and it's this definition of "limit" that is so interesting here.

Absolutely - that's the heart of the matter!

Regards,

Andy

[Spindrift]

(2010-11-07 14:50)HBerg Wrote:  And Jelco also is/has been an OEM to other brands so they could most probably put a Linn badge on it and everybody would be happy

Perhaps there's one more option; rework an RB250 (already broadly similar to the old Akito, in terms of bearing arrangement).

A new vertical pillar for the horizontal bearings will need to be made, to fit a Linn collar, complete with a DIN-outlet of course.

Perhaps hat would be even better in terms of value for money, including the cost of rebuild?

[John@The Audio Warehouse]

.........So, alternative arms




Both at our event this w/e

[flatpopely]

PU7 looks sweet!

[Cymbiosis Expert Linn Retailer]

(2010-11-09 23:21)John@The Audio Warehouse Wrote:  Both at our event this w/e

And one of these I hope John!



Have a good event.

KR

Peter

[Spindrift]

(2010-11-09 23:45)flatpopely Wrote:  PU7 looks sweet!

Yes it does! Retro but in a good (Ittok-y) way .

What's the Rega-mod? Do I spot a wooden tube?

[sonddek]

The Rega mod looks like a Funk FXR II which has been causing a bit of a stir.

[Spindrift]

(2010-11-10 10:59)sonddek Wrote:  The Rega mod looks like a Funk FXR II which has been causing a bit of a stir.

Thanks, that's it (couldn't see clearly what the tube was made of but the aluminium collar gives it away).

Did like the Funked Ittok F.X; not bad, not bad at all.

[John@The Audio Warehouse]

(2010-11-10 10:59)sonddek Wrote:  The Rega mod looks like a Funk FXR II which has been causing a bit of a stir.

You would be correct and it is