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RE: Linn system, 30 years old - what would you upgrade first?

Posted by mr.bear (A) on January 21, 2017 at 11:23:37

In Reply to: Linn system, 30 years old - what would you upgrade first? posted by RHerring on January 19, 2017 at 19:40:33:

That system is a PEACH!! -- from the Golden Age when there was only vinyl and it *had* to sound good playing records. I mean there is no compromise with digital sources inherent in its design, the kind of compromises that force trade-offs in the vinyl performance.

I have a system almost entirely based on equipment from the Golden Age and I just keep cleaning it, polishing it and repairing it (very infrequently!) and swapping cartridges occasionally. You are positioned to do the same, allowing you to spend the money you save thereby on records!

If there's a limiting performer in your system it's possibly the Musical Fidelity amp. Its uses some antiquated op-amps and the output devices are probably obsolete. I found in the dim past that small Celestions benefit from a lot of current and I'd consider maybe a Parasound Halo, the little one is under $1G brand new.

I've owned large and small Celestions and think a The SL600's are gems. I loved their sound (back in 'de day) and the image they throw is so solid. They are a bit polite, but are voiced so nicely for LP's. With a sub in a small-ish room you could get spectacular sound. They might not be happy in a big room.

I'd take the TT to some trustworthy expert dudes and give them a blank check to clean, repair and adjust it, and look at the diamond. If the diamond is worn, send it to Soundsmith. You probably can't touch the performance of one of these (if its in good shape) for under maybe 600-700 bux my friend. That, plus it has Mark Levinson magic [I say that sincerely- the guy had an ear].

Subwoofer? That will require some fancy interconnects and will take time and involve frustration to adjust and incorporate it. The improvement will likely blow you way, but study up and give it time to get adjusted. It needs to be a very "musical" sub, not giant powerhouse. I use a (obsolete) Focal "Cobalt" 800 and it sings sweetly with my "vintage" Thiels.

Just one Bear's rambling opinions... good luck.

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