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For sale is my Linn Exotik pre-amplifier factory upgraded by Linn in 2011 to Akurate Kontrol spec. This unit also benefits from the Dynamik power supply upgrade. It is black in finish and comes complete with the Linn original box, Linn REM 019 remote control and power cable. The condition is excellent overall with no scratches or marks. It is fully working and was Factory refurbished by Linn in 2019 and then never used when it was replaced with a Linn Klimax DSM2 unit. It has been very carefully owned in a smoke free environment
Akurate Kontrol is a well-regarded control preamp in Linn’s lineup, especially for systems where pace, timing, and clean source switching matter. At £650, this is a strong deal against your own market data: it sits well below the £1,099 25th percentile and a long way under the £1,540 median, so it looks like bargain territory rather than merely fair.
That makes it a very appealing buy if it’s fully working and the power supply is solid. The big upside here is getting Linn’s precise, low-noise control stage at a price that leaves plenty of room in the budget. I’d mainly want to confirm proper operation, no remote or input issues, and that the power cable and any needed accessories are included, but on price alone this is the sort of listing worth moving on quickly.
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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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