General Asylum: REVIEW: Linn Classik Integrated Amplifier (SS) by Skater

Model:	Classik
Category:	Integrated Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$2000
Description:	Tuner. Cd player, Amplifier
Manufacturer URL:	Linn
Model Picture:	View

Review by Skater ( A ) on May 17, 2002 at 10:17:53
IP Address: 24.247.21.196

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I've had the Classik for just over a year ($1900 new), FM tuner section is a bit weak in pulling in signals, looks great, use of the Classik is a steep learning curve (remote control is complicated), and I've just shipped it back to Linn for the 2nd time in the last year for repairs (1st time the CD stopped working - last week the whole unit stopped working with an ERRA readout when turned on). I asked Linn of Florida for a new unit & was turned down. I'm disapointed in the poor reliability, and also the fact that Overture Audio of Ann Arbor Michigan sold me a "new" unit in March of 2001 that had been shipped to them in the fall of 1999. Wouldn't recommend purchasing the Classik to others.

Product Weakness: Poor reliablity, a bit complicated to use the remote control.
Product Strengths: Great looks, good sound (could use some more power for my B&W spkrs).

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Integrated
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	CD & Tuner
Speakers:	B&W CD1 SE
Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Super Flatline
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Blues, Classical
Room Size (LxWxH):	26 x 14 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	spartan
Time Period/Length of Audition:	over a year
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	none
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	listed above

Product Weakness:	Poor reliablity, a bit complicated to use the remote control.
Product Strengths:	Great looks, good sound (could use some more power for my B&W spkrs).