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Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-29 18:27
by Spannko
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-29 19:26
by matthias
Linn is a luxury brand..., so it makes sense.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-29 19:59
by David Neel
With all that technology, might it get close to a TM3?
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-29 21:39
by matthias
AFAIK, the first power amp with Utopik.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-30 04:37
by tpetsch
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-30 07:22
by matthias
The link seems not to work, at least not w/o PB account.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-30 09:18
by anthony
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.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-01-31 11:11
by 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
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-13 23:32
by Tony Tune-age
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
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 09:17
by 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!!
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 09:36
by matthias
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.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 10:53
by Tendaberry
I hope to hear them soon with passive 360's
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 12:27
by Nature
Output Power: 400W 8Ω
THD+N, 8Ω 0.0004% 1kHz, 400W
Weight 27 kg
They will play music amazingly.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 16:30
by Tony Tune-age
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.
Cheers
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 17:17
by 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.
Re: Linn Klimax Solo 800
Posted: 2024-02-14 18:20
by 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.