Linn Klimax DSM

The Linn Klimax DSM network player is machined from a solid billet of aluminum into a rigid, low-resonance chassis that shields internal audio paths from mechanical and acoustic interference. As the flagship digital player in the Klimax series, it serves as both a high-resolution streamer and a reference preamplifier, presenting your complete music library with unyielding precision and complete sonic transparency.

In-House Organik Digital-to-Analogue Conversion:

At the core of the player resides the Organik DAC architecture, a proprietary conversion design built entirely from discrete components rather than off-the-shelf silicon chips. By combining field-programmable gate array processing with discrete switching stages, the system precisely controls the digital signal step-by-step. This dedicated processing delivers exceptional timing accuracy, lower noise floors, and an organic, lifelike musical character across streaming audio platforms and local music libraries.

Pure Acoustic Balance Across Every Room:

Every listening space introduces acoustic challenges that can alter the natural frequency response of your loudspeakers. Integrated Space Optimisation technology calculates the exact physical dimensions and construction materials of your room to remove unwanted resonances and bass distortion. This acoustic processing ensures your digital music library delivers clean bass, articulate midrange, and pristine treble without requiring physical alterations to your living area.

Comprehensive Digital and Analogue Connectivity:

Engineered to sit at the centre of high-performance digital players and analogue equipment, the chassis accommodates an expansive range of source components. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, optical and coaxial connections, plus high-speed wired and wireless network streaming, it interfaces seamlessly with turntables, disc players, and television sources. The top-mounted dial and tactile stainless steel buttons provide direct physical access to volume adjustment and input selection.

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Key Features and Benefits:

• Organik DAC: Delivers natural, lifelike audio reproduction by managing the entire digital-to-analogue conversion process with discrete Linn components.
• Precision-Machined Aluminum Chassis: Isolates sensitive electronic pathways from room vibrations and electrical interference.
• Space Optimisation: Customises audio output to your specific room boundaries for clean, accurate acoustic response.
• High-Resolution Streaming: Supports studio-master formats up to 24-bit/384 kHz and DSD256 across all major network platforms.
• Extensive Input Array: Integrates analogue components, digital sources, and television audio through dedicated balanced XLR, RCA, optical, and network connections.
• Tactile Top Dial and Front Display: Provides immediate physical control and clear track metadata visibility from across the room.

Technical Specifications:

• Device Type: Network music player and preamplifier
• DAC Architecture: Linn Organik DAC (FPGA processing with discrete conversion stage)
• Chassis Construction: Machined from solid aluminum
• Supported Audio Formats: FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless (ALAC), AIFF, AAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, DSD (DSF/DFF up to DSD256)
• Resolution & Sample Rates: 16–24 bit, up to 384 kHz PCM; DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
• Streaming Services & Protocols: TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, Calm Radio, TuneIn, UPnP
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink, 2 x SPDIF Coaxial, 1 x USB Type-B, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x Optical Ethernet (SFP)
• Analogue Inputs: 1 x Balanced Stereo XLR pair, 2 x Unbalanced Stereo RCA pairs
• Analogue Outputs: 1 x Balanced Stereo XLR pair, 1 x Unbalanced Stereo RCA pair
• Digital Outputs: 2 x Exakt Link
• Display: 1600 x 480 front-panel TFT display
• Power Supply: Linn Utopik switch-mode power supply
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 126 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm (4.96 in x 13.8 in x 13.8 in)
• Weight: 16.4 kg (36.1 lbs)