Which is better linn or naim

For example, I find Linn amps harder work to make sense of the music as a whole vintage or Klimax but other people experience the complete opposite. I reckon whether you are an overtone or base tone listener i.

Not sure that helps really other than to emphasis that we each need to decide for ourselves. Anyone interested can find out by completing an online test - you listen to two notes and have to say if you hear it as hi-low or low-hi. I have a complete Linn system too. Thank you very much for your opinions. I currently have a high-quality self-assembled cable here from my HiFi dealer.

Your opinion? Unfortunately that last question cannot be answered. I know a couple of dealers think 5m sounds better than shorter lengths. This topic was automatically closed 60 days after the last reply. Don't get me wrong, I thought it was good but just didn't have that something that made me say "I must buy this".

Linn equipment. I think it's just a personal thing, I find their equipment sounds unrealistic and bland. A lot would probobly disagree with that and even point out that Naim amps sound coloured. Thats probably true, but there is something about the Naim stuff which really involves me in the music. In conclusion. If you go for the really dynamic sound of the all Naim system, be sure your speakers counteract its bright tendancies.

Otherwise I would highly recommend it. Also dont be put off by the lowish power outputs of the amps. You'll be very surprised how loud and well they drive speakers. An all Meridian system would be very listenable and probably give good long term satisfaction. I think their cd players beat the Naims but the entire system is not the last word in excitement. Burn it. I would still recommend mixing different equipment makes. You can get the best of all worlds then. All equipment has its pros and cons.

Mixing it means you can balance these pros and cons to your tastes. The best advice I think is to go down to a good Audio dealer and listen to all of the equipment for yourself and make your own mind up. Its your money after all and lets face it, what I think sounds good is not neccessarily what you think sounds good. Re: 1. I sell most of the brands mentioned in this newsgroup.

Re: 2. Perhaps things are different in the UK?? As far as which is best for anyone sonically, the answer there seems pretty easy. Listen for yourself. I have recently audited some Naim components with my current setup.

The Naim works really well in an all Naim system. They sounded smooth and sweet. In short, I personally prefer the Naim system than Linn, firstly I have lost the confident in its quality. Some of the newer product from Linn seem to overly warm, so much so that lacking some clarity in the music. Have fun choosing your dream system. CY Wong. First of all I would recomend you to listen for yourself and make up your own mind.

This should be my only advice but heaving read the answers so far I just have to even the scoore for you. Unfortionally I haven4t heard the speakers you mentioned but do have quite large experience of the yhree brands you stated. Music are feelings and Meridian equipment does not let the feelings throuh. Linn and Naim worked together for over ten years because at Linn they felt that they where the only amplifier maker that undestanded the demands put on an amplifier driving a loudspeaker so that the result in the air is comparable to live music.

Eventually the research staff at Linn felt that they could do better. And they finally did, some seven or eight years ago. Not in all aspects, at the time, but in sheer musical values their amplifiers delivered something even Naim amplifiers were lacking, and that is the ability to deliver the musical feel in the recorded material to the listener, better than their competitor did. And the development has continued so that today I would say that no system irrespecive of price can compete with even a modesly priced Linn system in that aspect.

And the best Linn systems offer outstanding perfomance in most aspects with all kinds of music. The comments on Linn equipment from the other writers just shows their lack of knowledge in present Linn equipment. Good luck in the hi-fi jungle it sure is! No, actually Ivor Tiefenbrun got another of his regular attacks of egomania and decided to cut Naim out of the loop to boost Linn profits. Linn amps are universally coloured and hard, more comparable to mass-market Japanese than true high-end sound.

Linn are good at mechanical engineering but have never amounted to squat in electronics. Pretty sweeping statement from someone with no direct contact with the other posters! If I think of any other questions I will be sure to add them in when I get the chance. More links to explore down below.

Of course if none of this appeals to you especially then please be sure to see my preloved section. We always have lots of used Naim, especially series and we still need to sell that too! Been doing a fair bit of listening, most days, enjoying the Vitus immensely, best decision I ever made hifi wise! Hope you and your family are keeping well, business looks brisk, i go on your website now and again. Steve Richard,. The Vitus equipment is allowing me to enjoy many recordings which I had ignored because previous equipment was unable to convey the nuances which contribute to musical communication.

And it is all down to your informative blog on the Lotus website. Search this site. Prices and model names might be out of date. Hi Richard Been doing a fair bit of listening, most days, enjoying the Vitus immensely, best decision I ever made hifi wise! Richard, The Vitus equipment is allowing me to enjoy many recordings which I had ignored because previous equipment was unable to convey the nuances which contribute to musical communication.

Have a really Great Christmas, Brian. Hi Richard, system sounds just stunning, what has really got me is just how dynamic and enveloping it all is. Been in heaven for hours and hours. You definitely have a new customer! Will call tomorrow to discuss final order. Further reading.

Lotus Naim to Vitus guide. Vitus Audio product page. Vitus Audio Blog index. Share this page. Related News. Recent News. Archived News. In addition to an enhanced core processing system is a new version of the Space Optimisation technology that Linn introduced in Linn is actually putting this out as a free software upgrade to all its streamers — even its models.

Pushing the processing to the cloud has allowed Linn to cater for all its players regardless of the comparatively limited computational power of their older processing chips.