Linn Ninka - in 2017?

Posted by: Brubacca on 13 June 2017

I see a Linn Ninka available for sale locally. Is this a worthwhile purchase in 2017?

This was the speaker that I heard my first Naim equipment on. It was with a Nait 3 I believe. I have always been haunted by how amazing that system sounded. I couldn't afford it then and I find myself in a similar situation now. I just need speakers to finish off my system, but nothing I really want is affordable

lots of PRAT which is what I want.

I could power it with my Qute or Rogue Tube Amp.

Posted on: 14 June 2017 by Klout10

I used to own Linn Ninka's years ago, although driven by various Linn amplifiers - passive with a single Klout and aktiv with two LK100's . I think these are very worthwile speakers with which you can ahave a lot of fun!

The Ninka uses an infinite baffle enclosure, typically the bass is something they do particularly well. While sealed enclosures may not produce as much low-frequency energy as ported designs, their signature is taut control and superior timing.

Posted on: 14 June 2017 by Robiwan

The Ninka's need a good powerfull amp to come alive. If not bass is a bit wooly. I don't know about the tube amp but Qute probably will do fine.

Posted on: 14 June 2017 by Brubacca

Valve amp is 100W, so not a flea power design. Thanks for the feedback.