LINN Kolektor Preamplifiers
LINN Kolektor Preamplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Sep 15, 2024]
Strength:
Great sound, loads of inputs, packed with features and no potentiometers that can start making noise. RV towing Weakness:
none . . Purchased: New
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[Jul 04, 2023]
harry829
Strength:
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[Jun 23, 2022]
ampva301
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Great sound, a ton of inputs, a ton of functions, and no potentiometers that can start generating noise. I really enjoy it and suggest it. Greetings, Baltimore Weakness:
none for now Purchased: New
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[Feb 24, 2022]
Breana
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You have a good quality product! Best Hotel Tech Companies Weakness:
none so far |
[Feb 22, 2022]
Jelai Ande
Strength:
Superbly user friendly,excellent sound,remote control. Mansfield Drywall Installation Weakness:
I can't find any weakness. |
[Feb 05, 2022]
yvettem
Strength:
Great sound, loads of inputs, packed with features and no potentiometers that can start making noise. Tree Trimming very like it and is highly recommended. Weakness:
None so far. Purchased: New
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[Feb 13, 2012]
Mr. Zdur
AudioPhile
This preamp is an outstanding value in today's money. I keep on thinking of upgrading to to the Wakonda or the Kairn because it sounds so good; but each of the alternatives have their drawbacks and finding the top model of them is very difficult. The earlier circular brilliant power supplies are problematic and the Kolektor has no such issues. for around $400 for one in great condition with a remote, it is a great deal.
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[Jul 17, 2005]
GordonT
AudioPhile
Strength:
Smooth sound, three outputs for tri-amp, 10 inputs, phono input for vinyl lover
Weakness:
LCD displays funny alphabets This is an excellent quality preamp from LINN. After auditioning it for few months, I felt in love with this amp so much that I want to have LINN products to replace all my audio components in my system. LINN has long been recognized as one of the major high-end audio equipments producers. Make no mistake, the Kolektor one the best pre-amp available in the today market. Similar Products Used: Classe, Channel Island |
[Mar 14, 2005]
srplus
AudioPhile
Strength:
Price and versatility
Weakness:
Phonostage For its price an excellent piece of equipment which benefits from, or requires, excellent sources such as the sondek turntable or at minimum the ikemi cd player. A cheap upgrade (approx 200 dlrs) is a rebuilt lk1 amp where all except for the RIIA ha been shut down (the RIIA is still excellent despite the age of the design, especially considering it´s´price as a second hand commodity). The quality of the inbuilt phonostage is debatable but OK. A separate RIIA also allows for MC to be used. The preamp has also grown with improvements such as upgraded CD and improved turntable or upgrade to Linn silver interconnects. The preamp is also able to drive a poweramp situated as far away as up to 10 meters (according to Linn). Works fine for me with poweramp situated 6 meters away, between speakers. Similar Products Used: Edison tube preamps, Linn Intek |
[Dec 18, 2003]
michael
AudioPhile
Strength:
Well built, compact size, simple design, extreme functionality, remembering volume levels for each source, volume fad in / out when switching sources, tone controls for balancing the recording quality of many CD's
Weakness:
None I just purchased the Linn Kolektor / LK140 combination to replace my beloved 15 year old Linn LK280 / LK1 rig. Have no fear, the latter gear is still going strong and is a great home office enhancement. Twenty years ago I bought into the "Linn For Life" benefit and have never looked back. Moreover, Linn really takes care of their customers which is the best part of their value proposition. Without question, Linn has made remarkable advancements in their entry level gear. The LK140 and Kolektor sound absolutely wonderful together. Clear, crisp, clean and powerful. I really could not be happier. My other equipment includes a Linn Genki, LP12 / Basik / K9, Quad FM4 tuner, Nakamichi CR-3A tape deck and Thiel CS2 speakers. I've now come to realize that the Thiel CS2's were slightly underpowered with the LK280 but not anymore. My thought of replacing them with Linn speakers have vanished since they have never sounded better since being driven by the LK140 / Kolektor. I'm hearing things I never heard before. It's marvelous! I'm a Linnie for life! Similar Products Used: Linn LK280 / LK1 |