Linn Klimax DSM Streamer
Linn approached every single element with the same exacting attention to detail, inside and out, to ensure new Klimax DSM is optimised for performance in every way. An exquisite custom-designed enclosure provides acoustic isolation along with visual and tactile luxury, and cradles the beating heart of Klimax DSM and its most critical component, Organik DAC - the ground-breaking all-Linn digital to analogue converter.
The beating heart of the new Klimax DSM is Organik, the ground-breaking all-Linn DAC. With Organik DAC on-board, Klimax DSM sets a new benchmark in music streaming for the ultimate musical experience. Designed without compromise and manufactured entirely in-house, the home-grown all-Linn DAC combines FPGA processing with a discrete conversion stage, relentlessly optimised to work perfectly together as a system, enabling us to precisely control and optimise every stage of the digital to analogue conversion process for the first time. Organik offers significantly lower noise and distortion, measuring better than anything we’ve achieved before. It expertly performs the digital to analogue conversion to achieve the most accurate re-creation of the original music signal, revealing even more of the tiny details that provide a closer emotional connection with the music.
Every aspect of the exquisite custom designed enclosure plays a crucial role in preserving the original musical detail whilst providing visual and tactile luxury. Machined from solid, special grade aluminium, the striking design takes on a fresh new family look whilst retaining the distinguished and much-loved signature Klimax feel. The beautiful dial designed for Klimax DSM is a badge of pride, a visible reflection of the attention to detail and incredible engineering that lies inside that extraordinary enclosure.
The exceptional audio performance of Klimax DSM with new Organik DAC, combined with higher performance 24-bit 384khz streaming and DSD256 audio format support, will give all streaming and connected digital, analogue and wireless sound sources a new lease of life. Connected analogue sources will also enjoy an extra benefit thanks to a brand new higher performance, lower distortion ADC design which has its own circuit board with dedicated power supply, whilst Exakt Link ports enable direct connection of an LP12 with Urika II. A USB input enables direct connection to a computer for the ultimate performance stand-alone DAC. Built-in wireless connectivity enables convenient connection of sources via WiFi or Bluetooth. Movie and gaming fans should opt for the AV variant which offers additional HDMI inputs, again using Organik DAC to enhance the performance of all connected AV sources. This variant also provides eARC for Smart TV support.
New Klimax DSM is the ultimate embodiment of the passion for music which drives everything we do. As pioneers in the production of both the highest quality streaming products and award-winning Studio Master recordings, we have a unique understanding of the entire music reproduction process, from the artist’s microphone to your ear. Nobody gets closer to the original performance. Delivering a breathtaking musical experience from any sound source is in our DNA. New Klimax DSM is designed to reproduce audio to an unprecedented standard, whether that’s 24-bit music streamed from a personal collection, a high quality online streaming service such as Tidal or Qobuz, vinyl played on an LP12 turntable or the soundtrack from a movie or game, because it’s the quality of sound reproduction that enriches the experience by bringing it to life, no matter what’s being listened to.
Audio formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV, DSD (64/128/256), MP3, WMA (except lossless), AIFF, AAC, OGG
Resolution: Up to 24-bit 384 kHz
Integrated Services:Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Airplay, Roon, TuneIn, Calm Radio
Ethernet: x 1 (1000BASE-T RJ45)
Optical Ethernet: x 1 (SFP socket)
Exakt Link: x 2
WiFi: Yes (802.11ac)
Bluetooth: Yes (4.2)
Screen Type: 1600 x 480 TFT display
Construction: Machined from Solid Aluminium
Finish: Silver Anodised, Black Anodised
Dimensions: 350mm (W) x 126mm (H) x 350mm (D)
Weight: 16.4 kg