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Linn LK1 Vorverstärker aufgrund des alters ist ein Check sinnvoll, verkaufe als defekt/Bastler Gerät.
Kabel XLR>RCA für CD/Tape/Pre-Out gibt es dazu.
Abholung und Funktionstest nach Vereinbarung.
Linn LK1:
Solid-state preamplifier
256-step digitally switched volume control. Specifications:
Input impedance: 50k ohms (phono MM), 150 ohms (phono MC), 10k ohms (line). Nominal output level: 500mV. Phono Sensitivity: 5.0mV (MM), 150µV (MC). Line sensitivity: 500mV RMS. S/N Ratio: not specified.
Dimensions: 10.24" (260mm) W by 10.43" (265mm) D by 2.95" (75mm) H (preamplifier), 2.75" (70mm) W by 4.8" (122mm) D by 1.8" (46mm) H (remote control). Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5kg).
PRICE: $1050 (1989); no longer available (2008).
Verkauf von privat keine Garantie Gewährleistung und Rücknahme möglich.
At €90, this looks like a strong deal against the current used-market median of €250 and even the 25th percentile at €233. It is well below the typical asking range, so this is priced to move rather than merely “fair.”
The LK1 has a good reputation as a properly sorted, music-first preamp with the kind of clean, composed presentation Linn fans still value. At this price, the upside is obvious if it’s complete and functioning well; the main thing to confirm is basic health and whether any accessories, remote, or service history are included, since those details matter more than trying to squeeze the last bit of price.
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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