Yes, Linn have stopped making CDPs in favour of streamers, and have a possible theory on their reasoning.
Some will say the Majik and Sneaky streamers are superior but...
Some will say the Majik and Sneaky streamers are superior but...
Can't forget the zeal. I genuinely don't have the stomach for streaming. Just want to plug 'n' play...CnoEvil said:Their CDPs are good, but imo you are paying slightly over the odds because it's a Linn.
They have a clean, detailed sound that isn't as "rich" as some. They are reasonably musical, but the problem remains that they are now obsolete (though supported at the moment I think), and completely outclassed by their Streamers.
For all the above reasons, I find it hard to give them a whole hearted recommendation.....Mr. E's links say all you need to know.
Nb. It's important to forget "zeal" and try to get a listen sometime, as this is the only way to truly overcome your fears/skepticism.
That question doesn't have a definitive answer.plastic penguin said:Can't forget the zeal. I genuinely don't have the stomach for streaming. Just want to plug 'n' play...
So there are better CDPs at the price than Linn. Is that a correct assumption?
Until you hear what all the fuss is about, it will remain inconclusive......and that's as conclusive as I'm prepared to be! :shifty:plastic penguin said:Mmmm, this is all inconclusive...
Given that there's no models to dem, it looks like my other choice of adding a Rega Dac, in the hope that a year or two I'll have the appetite to stream. But if I'm to spend £500 on a Dac I feel, perhaps, might be short-changed with the Sneaky retailing around £900 for a built-in Dac and streamer.
Decisions decisions.
PP, I have huge sympathy, as I too, am completely inept when it comes to computers....this is why I had Lyric HiFi set the whole thing up. Linn like you to buy from competent dealers for this very reason. I also appreciate the difficulty of your position, regarding getting out to demo.plastic penguin said:Okay, understand Cno. Hope you can absorb a scintilla of my situation: Love to come into the 21st Century but I need a NAS, Laptop or Ipad, router, something to rip any old cds...
I still have the remainder of a tube of ointment somewhere!plastic penguin said:My trouble is if I'm taken out of my hi-fi 'comfort zone' I come out in a nasty rash.![]()
LOL!omnibeard said:Maybe you two should just get a room?
Is that helpful at all?
Too late......Why do you think the tube's nearly empty!! :shifty:omnibeard said:Maybe you two should just get a room?
Is that helpful at all?
The Underground has been quiet since the Olympics. (Phew! got out of that oneCnoEvil said:Too late......Why do you think the tube's nearly empty!! :shifty: (Sorry PP)omnibeard said:Maybe you two should just get a room?
Is that helpful at all?