Hello I have never used any Linn equipment apart from my Linn Sara 9's . I am looking at the Linn Akurate DS as a possible first entry point but would like to have it with the Katalyst upgrade. I will be buying the item used so there seems to be two separate paths you can go . One is to but a DS 3 version which will already be upgraded and the prices for these hover around the £3000 - £3500 level .
The other option is to find a really nice condition DS 1 and then send it to a dealer / back to Linn (sorry not sure how it works for this brand) and get the unit upgraded . Is one better than the other ? The second option with a used DS 1 possible at around £900 - 1000 plus £1800 for the upgrade is slightly cheaper .
The other option is to find a really nice condition DS 1 and then send it to a dealer / back to Linn (sorry not sure how it works for this brand) and get the unit upgraded . Is one better than the other ? The second option with a used DS 1 possible at around £900 - 1000 plus £1800 for the upgrade is slightly cheaper .