Linn Klimax Kontrol Pre Amplifier

Uncompromising in every conceivable aspect, Klimax is the culmination of over 35 years’ experience of designing and manufacturing the world’s finest audio systems.

Machined from solid aluminium, the design of Klimax Kontrol reflects its performance – simple and precise. The unique chassis design provides a slim and elegant housing for Linn’s advanced electronics.

The audio circuit board and power supply are enclosed in separate solid aluminium ‘rooms’ within the chassis, screening and protecting them from vibration, thermal variations and electromagnetic interference to preserve the integrity of the music signal.

The simplicity of the Klimax Kontrol design is complemented by exceptional ease of use. Simply select the input you want to listen to and adjust the volume. Nothing more.

Originally introduced in 2002, Klimax Kontrol underwent extensive development and a new version was released in 2008 which improves even further on an already exceptional pre-amplifier. Original Klimax Kontrol pre-amplifiers can be upgraded to the new version - contact your Linn retailer for more information.

Create the ultimate system with Klimax Kontrol by connecting Klimax DS – a new generation of music player, Klimax 500 Solo and Klimax 500 Chakra Twin power amplifiers, and Klimax loudspeakers, which together represent the pinnacle of audio perfection.

Like all Linn pre-amplifiers, Klimax Kontrol features Knekt technology which means you can also enjoy music throughout your home as part of a Linn Knekt multi-room system.

$13,500.00

Klimax Kontrol Features:

• Linn’s flagship preamplifier, combining technological and aesthetic excellence with pitch accurate sound quality
• Cool running, sleek case machined from solid aluminium that isolates and screens the circuitry
• Short, simple audio signal path designed to optimise the purity and accuracy of reproduction
• Three line level inputs, one balanced input
• Compatible with Linn Knekt multiroom system

Klimax Kontrol Specifications:

Date of Introduction:
Introduced June 2002, updated September 2008

Type: Reference quality pre-amplifier

Input connectors:
Balanced: 1 set Female XLR
Unbalanced: 3 sets WBT Phono sockets
Pin connections: Phono-inner hot, outer hot
XLR- Pin 1: OV, Pin 2: Hot, Pin 3: Cold

Output connectors:
Balanced: 1 set XLR
Unbalanced: 1 set WBT Phono sockets

Fuse rating: T 800 mA anti-surge

Mains supply range:
100 V - 240 Vac nominal

Audio inputs:
Impedance (unbalanced) 10 k Ù
Signal (unbalanced) 0 dBV (nominal)
Impedance (balanced) 7.8 k Ù

Audio outputs:
Impedance (unbalanced) 300 Ù
Impedance (balanced) 600 Ù

Gain range:
Minimum to maximum -85.5 dB to +26 dB in 0.5 dB steps

Frequency response:
2.3 Hz - 200 kHz

Distortion (harmonic):
0.00097% (1 kHz @ 0 dBV)

Noise Floor:
Less than -104 dBV

Dynamic range:
119 dB

Cross talk:
Channel to channel -126 dBV
Source to source -120 dBV

Power consumption:
15W

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

Weight:
9 kg / 19.84 lbs