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Linn Klimax Solo 800

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Spannko wrote: 2024-01-29 18:27
Linn is a luxury brand..., so it makes sense.
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With all that technology, might it get close to a TM3?
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AFAIK, the first power amp with Utopik.
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Rega NAIA, Aphelion II, Aura. Naim CB 32.5/HC, Naxo 3-6/HC, 3x250 into K20/DMS.
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tpetsch wrote: 2024-01-30 04:37
The link seems not to work, at least not w/o PB account.
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matthias wrote: 2024-01-29 21:39 AFAIK, the first power amp with Utopik.
Power amp in 360 has utopik,
Power amp in selekt has utopik
Neither stand alone granted.
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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
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Has anyone heard this new Linn power amp?
Tendaberry wrote: 2024-01-31 11:11 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
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Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800

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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!!
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Tony Tune-age wrote: 2024-02-13 23:32 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.
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I hope to hear them soon with passive 360's
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Output Power: 400W 8Ω
THD+N, 8Ω 0.0004% 1kHz, 400W
Weight 27 kg
They will play music amazingly.
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Tendaberry wrote: 2024-02-14 10:53 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.

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Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800

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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.
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Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800

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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.
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