The Linn Klimax 500 Solo Power Amplifier




Linn's new power amplifier establishes a new level of sonic performance through Linn patented "Silent Power™" audio power amplification.







$12,610.00

• New Linn patented “noiseless” “4-G” power supply and amplification circuitry
• Matching Aktiv crossover system available
• Cool-running, sleek case in machined-from-solid aluminium isolates and screens the circuitry
• Short, simple audio signal path design with resulting high density circuitry minimise electrical pickup
• Includes new-technology reservoir capacitors the size of a thimble that provide better filtering than standard capacitors the size of a beer can
• The overload protection for the switches can detect a potentially destructive condition and activate in < 0.5uS
• Uses all surface mount technology with eight ultralinear bipolar output power transistors, taking maximum advantage of the inherent linearity of bipolars
• To avoid having capacitors in the audio path the Klimax is direct coupled with a dc servo to minimise output offset voltage.
• Includes both single-ended and balanced inputs, easily selected by a switch on the back panel.
• Power supply operates with a mains input range of 90 - 253Vac
• Automatic on/off - signal sensing circuitry detects the presence of an audio input signal, and reverts to standby when the signal is absent
• ‘Line out’ socket facilitates multi-amplification
• Two Neutrik Speakon 4 contact speaker sockets. Optional binding post version available.
  

Input connectors
Single-ended (switch position in): WBT phono socket
Balanced (switch position out): XLR socket
Pin connections: Phono - Inner hot, Outer hot
XLR -Pin 1: 0V, Pin 2: Hot, Pin 3: Cold

Input impedance
Single-ended: 7k8 Ohms
Balanced: 7k8 Ohms

Gain
Single-ended: 28.6dB
Balanced: 22.6dB

Input level for clipping
Balanced: 3.34Vrms
Single-ended: 1.67Vrms
Signal sensing threshold: >150uV

Output connectors
Standard: Neutrik
Optional: binding posts

Output power
500W rms into 4 Ohms
290W rms into 8 Ohms

Load tolerance
Stable into all loudspeaker loads

Harmonic distortion
< 0.02%

Frequency response
2Hz - 60KHz (-3dB)

Peak output voltage
70V

Fuse rating
T6.3A

Mains input range
90Vac - 126 Vac
200 Vac - 253 Vac @ 50/60Hz

Maximum input power
900W

Typical operating input power
39W

Standby power
3W

Dimensions
W 350mm; D 355mm; H 60mm
W 13.8 inches; D 13.9 inches; H 2.3 inches

Weight
9 kg
19.84 lbs