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This is a strong deal: at £261, it sits exactly at the 25th percentile of 24 comparable asking prices, below the £288 median and well under the £311 upper quartile. For a clearly identified LK140, that is bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing.
The LK140 remains a very capable compact power amp, offering clean, detailed, rhythmically assured sound with substantial drive—rated at 95W per channel into 8 ohms and 140W into 4 ohms. Its robust build, automatic signal-sensing standby, overload protection, and straightforward Linn-system compatibility add practical appeal. With condition listed only as unknown, verify that both channels are quiet and balanced, the auto-standby works, and the correct mains lead is included; assuming those basics check out, this looks like an excellent buy.
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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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