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Black Linn Klimax DSM digital network player with front display showing music track info and minimal buttons.

Black Linn Klimax DSM digital streaming player with front display screen showing music track information and control knob on .

Black Linn Klimax DSM digital streaming player back panel with multiple audio and network ports.

Silver Linn Klimax DSM digital music streamer with minimalist design on dark wood cabinet.

Silver Linn Klimax DSM digital music streamer with large circular control dial and fingerprint sensor on white surface.

Close-up of black Linn Klimax DSM circuit board with Organik DAC architecture and detailed electronic components.

Black Linn Klimax DSM digital network player with minimalist design on dark shelf near speaker.

Close-up of sleek silver Linn Klimax DSM control buttons on angled edge of digital player housing.

Silver Linn Klimax DSM digital music streamer with minimalist design on wooden and textured speaker surfaces.

Linn Klimax DSM

$62,300.00

The Linn Klimax DSM network player and preamplifier integrates an in-house discrete Organik DAC architecture within a low-resonance machined aluminium billet chassis to process digital streams up to 24-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD256. Serving as both a reference digital player and an analogue control hub, it resolves network audio streams, local digital libraries, and physical sources with uniform timing accuracy and an ultra-low noise floor. Machined with precision in black or silver finishes, it is engineered to serve as the definitive source component for high-performance audio systems.

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Interacting with the precision-machined top dial and viewing crisp artwork on the 1600 x 480 front display brings a satisfying, tactile ease to daily listening. Linn's integrated Space Optimisation software effectively neutralises room-boundary acoustic issues, allowing clean low-frequency weight and open midrange detail to emerge without demanding physical room treatments. It produces a natural, unforced musical delivery that keeps extended listening sessions utterly fatigue-free, whether following complex orchestral passages or late-night solo acoustic recordings.

Key Acoustic & Design Features

Organik DAC Architecture: Converts audio utilizing proprietary FPGA processing and discrete components for exceptional clock accuracy and lower background noise.
Billet Aluminium Enclosure: Isolates sensitive internal pathways from physical room resonances and electromagnetic interference.
Space Optimisation Technology: Calculates room dimensions and boundary materials to remove acoustic distortions across the frequency spectrum.
Authorized Dealer Support: Guarantees authentic Linn hardware backed by full manufacturer warranty protection and expert technical guidance from Hi-Fi Centre.

Technical Specifications

Brand & Model: Linn Klimax DSM
Device Type: Network player and preamplifier
DAC Architecture: Linn Organik DAC (FPGA with discrete conversion stage)
Chassis Construction: Machined solid billet aluminium
Finishes: Black, Silver
Audio Format Support: FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, DSD (up to DSD256)
Resolution & Sampling Rates: 16–24 bit, up to 384 kHz PCM; DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Streaming Integration: TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, 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 TFT display
Power Supply: Linn Utopik switch-mode power supply
Dimensions (H x W x D): 126 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm
Weight: 16.4 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Linn Organik DAC unique?
Organik is Linn's first entirely in-house designed and manufactured discrete digital-to-analogue converter. Rather than relying on off-the-shelf third-party DAC chips, it pairs custom FPGA processing algorithms with a discrete conversion stage to achieve exceptionally low distortion, precise timing, and an ultra-low noise floor.

Can the Linn Klimax DSM connect directly to a power amplifier?
Yes. The Klimax DSM features a reference-grade analogue preamplifier section and digital volume control, allowing direct connection to dedicated power amplifiers or active loudspeaker systems via balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA outputs without requiring a standalone preamplifier.

How does Linn Space Optimisation work?
Space Optimisation constructs an acoustic model of your listening environment based on room dimensions, construction materials, and loudspeaker placement. It neutralises unwanted low-frequency room modes and boundary resonances to deliver a balanced, accurate musical performance without the need for intrusive physical room acoustic treatments.

What network streaming protocols and platforms does it support?
The Klimax DSM supports high-resolution streaming via TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and Deezer, along with complete Roon Ready certification, Apple AirPlay 2, and local UPnP network playback across wired Gigabit Ethernet and optical Ethernet (SFP) connections.