Comments on: Wharfedale Linton Heritage Speakers: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/ everything hi-fi Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:50:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-185214 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:50:15 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-185214 In reply to Yannis.

Yannis,

Cambridge Audio and Audiolab would be better alternatives.

Best,

Ian White

]]> By: Yannis https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-184926 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:11:37 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-184926 In reply to Ian White.

I was afraid so. Thanks for the direct response.

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-184921 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:44:20 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-184921 In reply to Yannis.

Yannis,

Welcome. Too underpowered. Unless the room is on the smaller side. I really think this loudspeaker needs a lot more power than people think.

Best,

Ian White

]]> By: Yannis https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-184915 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:56:57 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-184915 Hi from Greece,

I guess I am a little late on this, but do you consider Rega Brio a good match for the lintons?

]]> By: Andrea https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-181344 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:23:43 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-181344 In reply to Alex Cremers.

Ciao io utilizzo le mie linton con ampli magnate ma 900 ibrido e CD marantz 6007.per me funziona bene E la musica non è mai fuori posto.
Cosa ne pensi del magnate ma 900!?

]]> By: Alex Cremers https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138689 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:18:46 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138689 In reply to Ian White.

They measure better with grilles on because they are tuned with grilles on.

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138378 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:37:26 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138378 In reply to Mike Little.

Mike,

Hopefully. Mission has not yet responded about our request.

Best,

Ian White

]]> By: Mike Little https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138370 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 22:59:45 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138370 Do you plan on reviewing the new Mission 770?
I am really curious to hear how these two compare as the Mission’s are on my short list these days for a second system.

]]> By: Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138346 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:26:26 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138346 In reply to Dave.

Dave,

It certainly has enough power (50 watts?) to drive the Linton but does it have that same amount of power into 4 ohms? They are rated at 6 ohms but drop down to slightly below 4 ohms. The 90dB sensitivity rating is a tad high. 87-88 dB is more accurate.

I’ve driven the Linton with the Audiolab 6000A, NAD C316BEE V2, Croft Phono Integrated, and Rotel A14MKII which are all in the 40-50 watt range into 8 ohms.

I think it would work but you might run out of gas. The tonal balance is fine.

Best,

Ian White

]]> By: ORT https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138345 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:21:46 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-14/#comment-138345 These speakers (especially when placed on their stands!) look soooooooooo COOL!

That is all.

ORT

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