Recent content by PaulB

IIRC LINN HQ quoted about $500 (I think that may have been to swap out boards but I’m not sure) but the local Linn tech repaired and recapped for quite a bit less than that. By the way, after the service, the Linto performed MUCH better than before so quite likely had been slowly deteriorating...

I had a similar problem about a year ago with my Linto and contacted Linn HQ as I too was unsure whether the Linto was still supported but they told me that the Linto was still supported and said my local dealer would help. Linn also quoted the repair estimate. It was subsequently repaired plus...

I have owned both passive and active SBLs and Briks and could live with either. IMO both are excellent speakers and match well with Naim amps. Briks offer greater bass weight and scale (an advantage that is also claimed for DBLs) but SBLs are less coloured. Neither are particularly good at...

Sound Plus was a Linn retailer for many years until they closed about 10 years ago. Hi Fi Centre then became a Linn retailer (though there may have been others in the area during the past few years). Sound Hounds in Victoria was also IIRC a Linn retailer for many years but it doesn't appear to...

Whoops! Sorry my error. You are right, Montreal is still second largest, Vancouver third. I thought I had read somewhere that Greater Vancouver's population had surpassed Montreal but it seems my memory is faulty. Montreal not only has a Linn dealer but also some of the best restaurants in...

Of even greater concern is now my LP12. I had been thinking of replacing the Akiva and upgrading to Radikal/Urika. But without a local dealer this becomes a much more difficult endeavour. I will have to reconsider whether to move on to something else or persevere with the LP12 and have someone...

I sent Linn an email late last night and they responded that they do indeed still support the Linto and gave me a quote for its repair. Fantastic, I thought. Linn said to take the Linto to the nearest retailer and sent me a link to find one. To my astonishment i found that the closest authorized...

Well one channel on my Linto has failed after 15+ years of largely continuous use (power on). Switched cables around etc and determined that it is without question the Linto. I believe that Linn no longer provides support for older equipment but I'm not sure if that includes the Linto? Had a...

I'm using NACA5 with Naim amps though I also have Linn K600 presently unused in storage. IMO the Linn K600 is easier to handle though very wide as all three cable runs are joined together. Its also very heavy as a result. I have not compared the sonics of the two cables. By the way where are...

There are at least two R2R versions of this recording that I am aware of. The one for sale is the 4 track version (dating from the 60's no doubt) and there is also an earlier 2 track tape (which plays in one direction only). The 2 track tape would sell for probably several hundred $$ and is VERY...

I encountered a similar problem which turned out to be the flash remote. My inputs/output selectors froze and couldn't be changed even by hand while simultaneously the volume control went up alarmingly. Fortunately i was able to stop the volume control before speaker damage occurred (not joking...

I use an Otari R2R deck recommended by the Tape Project people but must admit have not tried their tapes because of the high cost. Here are a couple of other sources for 2 track 15 ips reel to reel tapes that I came across, though again I have not tried any of them so can't vouch for their...

Great news. I too had thought of where to get my Aktiv+Dirak serviced (not "pear shaped" yet fortunately) and the fact that Witch Hat can handle the job is very good news.

What did you use to remove the glue? You have inspired me to have go at cleaning the glue from my Briks. Good luck with your restoration. cheers, Paul

Merlin: What are those speakers in the photo? JBL?