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The Linn Klimax DSM/2 is a premium network music streamer, preamplifier, and DAC designed to deliver exceptional sound quality with elegant engineering and precision craftsmanship. It supports high-resolution streaming from a wide range of digital sources, combining advanced digital processing with a minimalist design to serve as the centerpiece of a high-performance music system.
OVERVIEW
New In Box Linn Klimax DSM/2 in Silver
Sealed Box
Rated 10/10
SPECIFICATIONS
• Type: Network Music Streamer / DAC / Preamplifier
• DAC Architecture: Linn Katalyst DAC
• Digital Inputs: 4 × HDMI 2.0, 2 × S/PDIF (RCA), 2 × TOSLINK, 1 × Ethernet (RJ45)
• Analog Inputs: 1 × Balanced XLR, 2 × Stereo RCA
• Analog Outputs: 1 × Balanced XLR, 1 × Stereo RCA
• Exakt Link Outputs: 2 × RJ45
• Supported PCM Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 384 kHz
• DSD Support: DSD64, DSD128 (via DoP)
• Streaming Protocols: UPnP, OpenHome, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet
• Control: Linn App, Web Browser, IR Remote
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 350 × 60 × 355 mm (13.8 × 2.4 × 14.0 in)
• Weight: Approx. 9 kg (19.8 lb)
• Finish: Precision-machined solid aluminum
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Fair price, right on the market’s center of gravity. At US$8,495, this sits exactly at the median of your recent comps, above the US$7,322 25th percentile and well below the US$10,382 75th percentile, so it reads as a solid fair-buy rather than a steal or an ask to negotiate hard against.
The KLIMAX DSM 2 is well-regarded because it combines Linn’s house sound with a very capable digital hub and preamp section: clean timing, strong rhythm, and the sort of resolution that still makes a system feel organized and alive. If the unit is genuinely clean and complete, the appeal is straightforward—high-end performance without paying top-of-band money, with extra upside if it’s an original-owner piece with remote, packaging, and documented service history.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Linn Products: Brand Overview
Linn Products was founded in 1973 by Scottish engineer Ivor Tiefenbrun in Glasgow as a vehicle to manufacture the Sondek LP12 turntable, which would become the company's most iconic product and a cornerstone of high-fidelity audio. The brand emerged during the golden era of British hi-fi with a revolutionary "source first" philosophy—challenging the prevailing industry belief that loudspeakers mattered most by demonstrating that superior sound quality begins with the audio source. This foundational principle has guided the company's engineering ethos for over five decades.
Linn's product portfolio spans the complete hi-fi chain, from turntables and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers. The company introduced the world's first microprocessor-controlled preamplifier and power amplifier in 1985 (the LK1 and LK2), establishing itself as an electronics specialist. From 2007 onward, Linn pivoted toward digital music streaming, becoming an early adopter of network-based audio playback supporting studio master-quality recordings at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, and discontinued CD player production in 2009 to focus on this strategic direction.
Linn occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and collectors for its uncompromising engineering approach and longevity. The brand's reputation rests on meticulous product design, acoustic isolation principles, and a commitment to eliminating weak links in the signal chain—a philosophy that has made Linn one of the most influential manufacturers in hi-fi history and a benchmark for quality-focused audio engineering.
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