Linn Tukans with Marantz Pm6007 & CD6007

[Toad66]

Linn Tukans with Marantz Pm6007 & CD6007

Hello,
Only just joined this so be gentle with me.

I've recently updated my system but I'm not over impressed with the sound.
Everything is bi-wired correctly, with decent cables all round.

Is it me or is this not a good match?

I have some old Mission 731 pro's in the cupboard as new and packed away 20 years ago when we started a family.
Is it worth giving the pro's a go?

Many thanks..
Tc

 

[Integralista]

Hi, first of all, wellcome to the forum. Your combination if CD and amp from Marantz is very good. Character of the amp is more musical, forgiving not analytical or cold. Linn Tukans ate designed for small rooms around 16-20m² and the best mated with Linn or Naim Audio electronic. They are not very sensitive and with 4 ohm rating, they will be happier with amp whitch has more "steam" and control than Marantz 6007. One of my friends has combined same Marantz amp with QAcoustics 3020i bookshelfs. It works very well combined. Also combination with Fyne Audio speakers will work very well. Mission 731pro could work better with your amp than Linn Tukans. Mission 731pro are typicaly sensitive, easy to drive with sound full of details. I recommend to make a trial at home. If your room is bigger than 20m², than I recommend to try small floorstanders. Let us know pls. results if your trials. BR.

 

[Toad66]

Thank you for the reply.
The room is quite small, 8mtrs x 4mtrs and I don't have a conventional layout. (See photo)

I do have my original stands (AZ Apollo) in the garage and they are excellent but I just don't have the room now

The Missions will be fired up shortly and If I like what I hear I will post back to you guys and probably sell the Linn's, which are mint.!

Very much appreciated.
Tc

 

[Gray]

Is it worth giving the pro's a go?

Why not?
Fix the hole in the wall first - I can see the neighbour on her phone to the police.

 

[Integralista]

Thank you for the reply.
The room is quite small, 8mtrs x 4mtrs and I don't have a conventional layout. (See photo)

I do have my original stands (AZ Apollo) in the garage and they are excellent but I just don't have the room now

The Missions will be fired up shortly and If I like what I hear I will post back to you guys and probably sell the Linn's, which are mint.!

Very much appreciated.
Tc

Hi, room 8x4m is not a small one. Pls. Make more pictures inside room to get some idea what to easily improve before you anchor your hifi in the room. And I like sparkling wine ready for party with your neighbour and your hifi.🥰

 

[Toad66]

She's on the the phone to the HIFI police so watch it.

Thanks for your input and that's champagne with a personal label..

Cheers
Tc
🥳

 

[nopiano]

I’m not clear what items are new? If you’ve moved from stands to the sideboard I’m not surprised you’re disappointed.

 

[Toad66]

I’m not clear what items are new? If you’ve moved from stands to the sideboard I’m not surprised you’re disappointed.

Not had the stands out for 20 years as I don't have room.!

 

[Messiah]

What do you not like about the sound?

Where do you sit in relation to that set up?

 

[Toad66]

What do you not like about the sound?

Thin and not very punchy.
Not great a low volume either.
The 731's were very good and full at low volume.

 

[nopiano]

Not had the stands out for 20 years as I don't have room.!

Ah, ok, then I think the Tulane need wall loading to produce a decent bass output. Yours seem to be in open space, hence will sound thin.

I’m assuming you haven’t accidentally wired the bass out of phase, so please check that too.

See recommendations here…

https://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/0/07/Tukan_user_manual.pdf

 

[Toad66]

I believe everything is correct. I will double check before I try the 731's.
It sounds flicking between A&B speakers.!!

 

[matthewpianist]

I hate to say it, but I don’t think the PM6007 is up to getting the best out of the Tukans.

 

[Toad66]

Nah. That's fine.
I will sell them.!
Thanks..