Mordaunt Short 902i speakers + Linn Classic - Advice appreciated

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I have been away from serious hifi for a long time, as this post will probably make clear, so I'd be very grateful for any advice.

I've just bought a Linn Classik system from a colleague and wish to buy some speakers. Main constraints are that I am - temporarily (for the next year, at most) - in a small house and on a tight budget.

I've seen Mordaunt Short 902is at Richer Sounds at about £120 and wonder whether these would be a good pairing with the Linn - for the time being, at least? Music will be pretty well exclusively classical, of all periods and styles.

Any constructive comments and advice would be really welcome.

Thanks, in advance.

 

[Anonymous]

I have 902i for my rears. i'm sure you will not be disapointed.

 

[the record spot]

Go for a better standmounter and, if used kit doesn't put you off, Mission 751 speakers deliver on a big scale. Used to have a pair back in the 90s and they were awesome boxes. A dealer in Edinburgh has the Anniversary edition for £175, but if that's too much, check out Ebay or Gumtree, you'll land a pair for a £100 easy. They'll whup the 902s into a cocked hat too and anything else at the price.

EDIT: My error, it is the 750LE Anniversary edition he has (also a good box). The 751s are in the rosewood finish. Both would be good to have though.

 

[matthewpiano]

Worth checking out Quad 11Ls secondhand as well (the original ones rather than the 11L2s).

In terms of Mordaunt-Short I find the older (pre Audio Partnership) models to be better than the current ones. I've had 902is, 914is and Mezzo 2s and whilst they were all excellent I enjoy my current late 80s MS25Ti much more. The MS20i Pearls are also well worth checking out on the used market.

 

[Anonymous]

I have been using MS 902i with cambridge audio 340a, it sounds terrefic however it lacks a little bass weight, highly recommend solid stands if you are going for them. I listen to a lot of jazz and it sounds great for the purpose. I also think ur Linn will smooth out the treble of the MS.