Linn Klimax Solo 800

[Spannko]

“From” £37,500 per channel.

https://www.linn.co.uk/uk/power-amps/k ... -317711313

[matthias]

Linn is a luxury brand..., so it makes sense.

[David Neel]

With all that technology, might it get close to a TM3?

[matthias]

AFAIK, the first power amp with Utopik.

[tpetsch]

Came across this dem clip on FB:

https://www.facebook.com/10002748955269 ... 1121630326

[matthias]

The link seems not to work, at least not w/o PB account.

[anthony]

AFAIK, the first power amp with Utopik.

Power amp in 360 has utopik,
Power amp in selekt has utopik
Neither stand alone granted.

[Tendaberry]

Here are the specs, in case you haven't seen them:

LINN KLIMAX SOLO 800 SPECS

Output Power: 400W 8Ω 800W 4Ω 1.2kW 2Ω
Nominal Gain: 28.6 dB unbalanced 22.6 dB balanced
3db Bandwidth: 150kHz 8Ω 140kHz 4Ω 130kHz 2Ω
Output Impedance 0.01Ω 1kHz
THD+N, 8Ω 0.0004% 1kHz, 400W
THD+N, 4Ω 0.0005% 1kHz, 800W
THD+N, 2Ω 0.0006% 1kHz, 1.2kW
SNR 98 dB Ref 1W, 20kHz A-wt
2-tone IMD (18kHz+19kHz) -115 dB 100W combined, 8 Ω
PSU 2kW Utopik
Power Requirements: 100-120 Vac, 220-240 Vac 2kW Max 100W Idling
Inputs: x1 RCA Phono x1 Balanced XLR
Passthrough: x1 RCA Phono x1 Balanced XLR
Speaker Outputs x2 Banana/Binding posts Furutech FT-816 (R)
Dimensions 268mm (H) x 350mm (W) x 412mm (D)
Weight 27 kg

[Tony Tune-age]

Has anyone heard this new Linn power amp?

Here are the specs, in case you haven't seen them:

LINN KLIMAX SOLO 800 SPECS

Output Power: 400W 8Ω 800W 4Ω 1.2kW 2Ω
Nominal Gain: 28.6 dB unbalanced 22.6 dB balanced
3db Bandwidth: 150kHz 8Ω 140kHz 4Ω 130kHz 2Ω
Output Impedance 0.01Ω 1kHz
THD+N, 8Ω 0.0004% 1kHz, 400W
THD+N, 4Ω 0.0005% 1kHz, 800W
THD+N, 2Ω 0.0006% 1kHz, 1.2kW
SNR 98 dB Ref 1W, 20kHz A-wt
2-tone IMD (18kHz+19kHz) -115 dB 100W combined, 8 Ω
PSU 2kW Utopik
Power Requirements: 100-120 Vac, 220-240 Vac 2kW Max 100W Idling
Inputs: x1 RCA Phono x1 Balanced XLR
Passthrough: x1 RCA Phono x1 Balanced XLR
Speaker Outputs x2 Banana/Binding posts Furutech FT-816 (R)
Dimensions 268mm (H) x 350mm (W) x 412mm (D)
Weight 27 kg

[David Neel]

I've heard them with NGKDSM, ATC speakers and two stacks of Rel subs, all with filtered power blocks. I wouldn't swap that system for what I've got... I've previously felt NGKDSM to be hifi analytical rather than musically engaging, so I suspect the source, and maybe the power blocks were the main reason I didn't rate that system more highly. I would need to put the 800s in my system and compare with TM3s to make a proper judgment. That's very unlikely to happen!!

[matthias]

Has anyone heard this new Linn power amp?

I will be visiting High End Munich in May. Linn is exhibitor and they will certainly demo them.

[Tendaberry]

I hope to hear them soon with passive 360's

[Nature]

Output Power: 400W 8Ω
THD+N, 8Ω 0.0004% 1kHz, 400W
Weight 27 kg

They will play music amazingly.

[Tony Tune-age]

I hope to hear them soon with passive 360's

That's cool...it will be interesting to hear what you think about them Tendaberry.

Cheers

[David Neel]

I had an interesting listen this morning. The Linn Selekt Edition, as an all-in-one amplifier into ATC SCM11s, with Klimax LP12 as source. Contrary to my recent impressions of Linn electronics, this was extremely good. I did not hear the streamer section.

[Charlie1]

I enjoyed active 360s the other week, especially via the Klimax LP12. They do a good job of disappearing.

Doubt I'll get to hear the Solo 800s as my dealer is not getting a dem pair.