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Rare and highly sort after Linn Aktiv system owned from new (early 2000s) Comprising of a pair of virtually unmarked Keltik speakers in desirable rosenut finish and 4 x Klout power amplifiers fitted with Aktiv cards. Fully working condition, can be demonstrated. System is located In Sutton in Ashfield, Notts.
This is a seller’s market for this category at this price: £5,700 is far above the typical used range, with the median at £880 and even the 75th percentile at £1,176, so this listing is very ambitious and not priced like a normal buy. Even allowing for strong condition, it would need to be an unusually complete, provenance-rich example to justify that kind of premium.
What makes it appealing is the Klout’s reputation as a muscular, characterful Linn power amp with real drive and control, especially in a resolving system that can take advantage of its authority. In excellent condition that’s a plus, but at £5,700 the buyer should only lean in if there’s something exceptional behind the number: pristine cosmetics, verified service history, original packaging, or collector-grade provenance.
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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