Linn is 40 years old this year. 20th September saw the celebration of this and the launch of a brand new Linn technology, Exakt. Their source first motto is taken even further by Exakt, taking the source performance all the way into the loudspeaker.This follows on from their work on DS and takes it to a new level.
From the Linn digital streamer the signal is preserved in the digital domain with an 'exakt link ' into the speakers, in this case the Klimax 350As. Here it is split in bass/middle/treble still in the digital domain, eliminating crossover distortion. It is then converted into analogue to go into the amplifiers and on to the speaker drive units.
This new signal path arrangement means less loss over the process with a resulting improvement in clarity and dynamics. It's a big difference.
Another feature of the new layout, now that we have precise control over the frequency bands, is a room correction system.
Many rooms do not allow for the perfect placement of speakers and so domestic harmony means a compromise position. No more! Exakt allows the same top performance irrespective of placement. How? Phone me, it's too long to explain here.
Or check it out with 2 animations on www.linn.co.uk
These technologies are available now in new Klimax systems and are also available as an upgrade for owners of existing Linn Klimax systems.
Price? Klimax systems are the top level, the current level is £ 45,000 for DS, amplifier, and speakers. The new Exakt level is £ 50,000.
