Linn Classik / KAT5

[nickt@xxxx]

Am very pleased to report that the newly purchased Linn hifi works
extremely well with KAT5 modules. On the back of it there are 4 RJ45
sockets each with 2 channel audio balanced line outputs, so easy
connection via a custom wired patch lead and CAT5 to 4 secondary
rooms (possibly more with daisy chaining?). The signal was converted
with absolutely no discernable distortion by a KAT5 RX module. Did
have one shock, when I reconnected it up later, there was a signal
but that was only barely heard over the mains hum. I must confess it
took more time than it should have done to realise I hadn't plugged
the KAT5 power supply in! (After that it was crystal clear again). It
was instructive to me, however, of how effective KAT5 technology is
in eliminating induced hum. Well done Keith.
There's also an RJ45 input for balanced line on the back, but I
didn't get to check this out...
Oh, and by the way the audio quality from the Linn is top-notch.
Keith, if you could quote me on the audio KAT5's - you might get
another order!
All the best
Nick


--- In kat5-users@y..., "Keith Doxey" <kat5users@d...>
wrote:
> Nick,
>
> I can hand build an MCA by fitting Phono's to the end plates.
> Let me know what you want eg, 2 channel, 4 channel or 2 channels
each
> way.
>
> Patch leads from Rapid Electronics 01206 751166. That price was for
> 3m. The shorter ones are even cheaper. Choice of colours as well.
>
> For your LINN stuff I would recommend using 2 different colours
other
> than what you normally use. eg
>
> Grey - PC network
> Blue - KAT5 (same wiring just different useage)
> Red - Linn "A End"
> Yellow - Linn "B End" (The flipped end)
>
> That way you know which modified lead is which !
> Also mark the end of the cable on which you have replaced the plug
by
> a non-standard pinout as the LINN END as opposed to House Wiring
end.
>
> Good Luck.
>
> A CAT5 tester with LED indication of pinout could be a VERY
> worthwhile investment. Rapid sell several different types for
between
> 50-75 quid.
>
> Keith
>
>
>
> --- In kat5-users@y..., "Nick Towers" <nickt@t...>
wrote:
> > Well when I come to put it all together I'll just need to check
&amp;
> double
> > check before crimping plugs on patch leads, 'cos this flipping
and
> twisting
> > on nonstandard pins will send me flipping and twisting too, but
at
> least
> > theyve given the info, otherwise goodness knows what confusion
> would be
> > caused. I take your point about buying a prewired house &amp;
expecting
> it all
> > to work plug &amp; play, its a daft policy and were I that
sort of
> customer I'd
> > be 100% p****d off.
> > Keith, Assuming I get some results from this Linn stuff, I could
do
> with a
> > couple of MCA KAT5 units soon, any ideas on when? And who do you
> buy your
> > patch leads from?
> > Nick
> >