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New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-03-31 17:45
by ThomasOK
Linn has sent out notice that they will be sending invites to a new product launch April 7th on their Facebook page. While there is no mention of what they will be launching, nor have I heard anything yet of what is coming, the image at the top of the invite certainly makes it look like a digital product with bars made up of 1s and 0s in groups that look like waveforms. Maybe the transition of Organik to a lower range of products?
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-03-31 20:57
by Charlie1
Have you asked for the veggie option Tom? ;)
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-03-31 22:18
by Catweazle
Charlie1 wrote: ↑2022-03-31 20:57
Have you asked for the veggie option Tom? ;)
LOL, good point!
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 00:10
by matthias
Charlie1 wrote: ↑2022-03-31 20:57
Have you asked for the veggie option Tom? ;)
I would prefer veggie+organic :-)
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 09:23
by Ben Webster
Preview:
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 13:12
by tokenbrit
You'd be a fool to buy just 1, otherwise you might exchange balanced channels for one being Air-y but the other being K-ripAl-d :)
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 13:23
by Ben Webster
I just want to smell before I buy four pieces (one in each corner).
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 14:35
by tokenbrit
Ben Webster wrote: ↑2022-04-01 13:23
I just want to smell
before I buy four pieces (one in each corner).
.. could be an anti Klimax :/
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 16:46
by Charlie1
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 17:00
by ThomasOK
I'm waiting for the Selekt Air Deionizer in the less expensive casework.
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 17:47
by tokenbrit
ThomasOK wrote: ↑2022-04-01 17:00
I'm waiting for the Selekt Air Deionizer in the less expensive casework.
Without Mood Optimization, that'll just leave you SAD... and definitely don't wait for the Klimax Renew Air Purifier ;)
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 17:52
by ThomasOK
tokenbrit wrote: ↑2022-04-01 17:47
ThomasOK wrote: ↑2022-04-01 17:00
I'm waiting for the Selekt Air Deionizer in the less expensive casework.
Without Mood Optimization, that'll just leave you SAD... and definitely don't wait for the Klimax Renew Air Purifier ;)
I love it! Mood Optimization, is it? So that's their MO!
With snow coming down here on April 1st there is already enough to give you SAD!
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 18:39
by tokenbrit
ThomasOK wrote: ↑2022-04-01 17:52
.. Mood Optimization, is it? So that's their MO!
With snow coming down here on April 1st there is already enough to give you SAD!
Snow joke :!
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 20:11
by Defender
I heard Linn realised that Källa smokes the Klimax and since they don’t want that market stolen from them they entered into agreement with Fredrik so they can use Fredriks technology … actually it is just the Källa in a Klimax casing.
Name is Klimax Orgazmic K
Price is supposed to be around 45.000Euro to 50.000Euro for early birds and might rise to 55.000 later so be fast to pick one and save 5000 Euro.
No room optimization though and only analogue outputs.
edit: name is Klimax Orgazmik K
Re: New Linn Lunch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-01 22:43
by tokenbrit
Defender wrote: ↑2022-04-01 20:11
I heard Linn realised that Källa smokes the Klimax and since they don’t want that market stolen from them they entered into agreement with Fredrik so they can use Fredriks technology … actually it is just the Källa in a Klimax casing.
Name is Klimax Orgazmic K
Price is supposed to be around 45.000Euro to 50.000Euro for early birds and might rise to 55.000 later so be fast to pick one and save 5000 Euro.
No room optimization though and only analogue outputs.
edit: name is Klimax Orgazmik K
Presumably they had to drop the SO because it sucked the life out of the Klimax Orgazmic K...
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-04 17:14
by El Mero Mero
ThomasOK wrote: ↑2022-03-31 17:45
Linn has sent out notice that they will be sending invites to a new product launch April 7th on their Facebook page. While there is no mention of what they will be launching, nor have I heard anything yet of what is coming, the image at the top of the invite certainly makes it look like a digital product with bars made up of 1s and 0s in groups that look like waveforms. Maybe the transition of Organik to a lower range of products?
”Linn Organik is growing”. Looks like a small circuitboard. Balanced and unbalanced outputs.
My guess is a Selekt DAC module with ORGANIK.
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-05 06:39
by matss
I say it looks like they are reusing the video from the original Organik launch, only with the added punchline. The module fits in the NGKDSM. To me it’s more likely original KDSM and the Akurate range of product will receive upgrades prior to Selekt.
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-05 18:15
by ThomasOK
matss wrote: ↑2022-04-05 06:39
I say it looks like they are reusing the video from the original Organik launch, only with the added punchline. The module fits in the NGKDSM. To me it’s more likely original KDSM and the Akurate range of product will receive upgrades prior to Selekt.
I agree. I'm pretty sure that is from the original Organik announcement and it looks like the DAC board in the new KDSM. A comparison of the board in the video and one in a photo of the internals of the 2021 KDSM shows an almost identical layout. This Facebook posting wasn't up when I started this thread but does indicate my conjecture was correct.
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-06 17:35
by ThomasOK
They have now put a second teaser on Facebook with an Organik DAC board sliding down the production line. It has significant areas without components mounted so it could again be the original board or it could be something different. It is hard to tell but we'll know tomorrow.
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-07 15:26
by Nature
Upgrade to Organik for old Klimax DSM and Klimax DS.
https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/organik
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-07 16:17
by tokenbrit
"available as a retrofit upgrade across the established Klimax range" - including Renew?!? Expecting not despite Renews being 'established', and Klimax... (didn't see them excluded ;)
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-07 16:24
by Defender
I dont think Renew - Renew was never upgradable to those kind of upgrades.
any info on the pricepoint anyone?
I think the upgrade will buy you a Källa.
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-07 16:38
by glenavydrongo
Upgrade cost is £5400. I believe if it’s a recent DS/DSM with the new earthing arrangement, it’s a dealer upgrade.
D
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-07 16:44
by glenavydrongo
I understand Linn will be asking dealers to carry out an ABC demo i.e. current KDS, upgraded KDS with Organik and NGKDSM. This suggests that the upgraded KDS will not be as good as the NGKDSM perhaps.
D
Re: New Linn Launch 2022
Posted: 2022-04-07 16:59
by macrotech2
glenavydrongo wrote: ↑2022-04-07 16:44
This suggests that the upgraded KDS will not be as good as the NGKDSM perhaps.
D
Well if it isn’t why are are Linn charging 30k for it??
Will the original Klimax DS now be Organik by default and at what price point?
I don’t know why I’m asking this though as I don’t really care. :-)