Linn 350 Passive - What does it take to drive them?

[Einar]

Hello.
I am currently running two Linn Ninka aktiv systems that I am very pleased with. One with a 5125/D and one with a C5100 amp. Both with AV5103 pre.
I am looking at a pair of Linn 350 passive - Dynamic, Klimax. Originally from 2011 I belive but upgraded.
What does it take to drive these?
I have two LK140 sitting idle.
Any combination that would be worth the investment or am I looking at all new amps to do the 350´s justice?
Google and manuals not being of much help.
Advice welcome.
Rgds Einar

 

[ACS]

Hello.
I am currently running two Linn Ninka aktiv systems that I am very pleased with. One with a 5125/D and one with a C5100 amp. Both with AV5103 pre.
I am looking at a pair of Linn 350 passive - Dynamic, Klimax. Originally from 2011 I belive but upgraded.
What does it take to drive these?
I have two LK140 sitting idle.
Any combination that would be worth the investment or am I looking at all new amps to do the 530´s justice?
Google and manuals not being of much help.
Advice welcome.
Rgds Einar

I currently use two Linn Klimax Solos to drive mine. I used to use one Klimax Twin. The Twin is more than adequate to make 350Ps sing. I've not tried any other amps.

 

[Ben Webster]

Disclaimer: I‘m not a 350-fan. I owned 350P with four Solos for six months.

Your amps are quite good but
1) I wouldn‘t mix them
2) none of them alone will be good enough for 350

Before buying I strongly recommend to hear them in your home/system/room. They are totally different from your Ninkas and there may be a wow-effect. But Ninkas with your amps can be very musical.

I didn‘t make a serious listening to 530 but it‘s more a life style product (but of course can also play very nicely).

But as always: just my opinion and it‘s your money.

 

[akamatsu]

I don't think your front end is up to the task of making good sounding music through top level speakers. Start with the source and work your way to the speakers. Source first, speakers last.

 

[Einar]

Thank you all. Very helpful. Concluding that charging into a 350 purchase without an e2e plan may cause som frustration.