Linn Akitv Speaker Operation

A Klimax Aktiv Crossover provides the ultimate externally Aktiv playback solution for your Linn system.

Klimax Aktiv crossovers are available for Komri, Klimax, Artikulat and Akurate loudspeakers. They are housed in a machined-from-solid aluminium chassis to perfectly complement the Linn Klimax amplifier range.

Klimax Aktiv crossovers use advanced circuit designs and the highest available specification of electrical components to deliver the best possible audio signal to your loudspeakers.


Going Aktiv:

Going Aktiv is a simple and cost effective way to maximise the performance of your playback system.

Why should I go Aktiv?

Going Aktiv is a simple and cost effective way to maximise the performance of your playback system. The performance improvement is so great that it is arguably more significant than upgrading to higher performance loudspeakers in passive configuration.

Almost all Linn loudspeakers can be driven actively with a simple upgrade, whereas the majority of loudspeakers from other manufacturers are passive.

Each drive unit is driven directly
When you go Aktiv each individual drive unit in the loudspeaker is powered by its own power amplifier through a mains-powered electronic Aktiv crossover. This ensures that the drive unit gets exactly the information it is meant to have, so the entire audio spectrum is covered, efficiently, seamlessly and accurately with minimum noise and distortion. This improved reproduction makes for a much more musical and therefore enjoyable experience.

In a passive system, a single amplifier powers all of the drive units in the loudspeaker and a passive crossover filter circuit divides the full range music signal into high and low frequencies, e.g. bass, mid and treble frequencies. The limitations to this type of crossover causes interference between the signal and drive units which can absorb, distort or colour the original signal, so the quality of reproduction is lower as a result, and your enjoyment is lessened.

Minimise cabling joints and connectors
In Linn Aktiv systems the amplifiers and the speakers can be mixed and matched and upgraded independently. The Aktiv crossover modules can be integrated within the amplifier, so installation is neater and cabling joints and connectors are minimised. This delivers improved performance as all additional connections have the potential to detract from overall system accuracy and performance.

Simple to install
Linn Aktiv cards can be quickly and easily installed by a Linn specialist retailer. All Linn amplifiers contain advanced circuitry which can automatically sense the presence of Linn Aktiv crossover circuits.

Example 1 – Akurate Music System
Akurate CD multi-format player
Akurate Kontrol pre-amplifier
Akurate 2200 power amplifier
Akurate 242 Loudspeakers



Go Aktiv by adding two Akurate 4200 power amplifiers and five 2-channel Chakra Aktiv cards to this system



Example 2 - MAJIK Music System
MAJIK CD player
MAJIK I integrated amplifier
MAJIK 140 Loudspeakers





Go Aktiv by adding a MAJIK 6100 power amplifier and four 2-channel Chakra Aktiv cards to this system.


You can improve your system over time

You don’t need to go Aktiv immediately - there are incremental improvements which can be made to your system - for example, you can start by bi-wiring, then bi-amp before fully upgrading your system to Aktiv.