Linn announces new Klimax DS

[asiufy]

Can someone please describe the Linn sonic signature, preferably by comparing it and contrasting it with other well-known products? Thank you

caesar,

The Linn Klimax is the 3rd best DAC I've ever heard. Only MSB SELECT and Reference are better. So if you don't consider these two out-of-this-world units, the Linn is the best. Perhaps the new Aqua Formula xHD will take that position, but I haven't received an upgraded unit yet...

One of the most impressive things in it is how it conveys the weight of the notes/music, like a good analog setup. There's A LOT of energy there. I believe Keith has heard the Linn a couple of times when he visited the store...

 

[Hifi Boy]

caesar,

The Linn Klimax is the 3rd best DAC I've ever heard. Only MSB SELECT and Reference are better. So if you don't consider these two out-of-this-world units, the Linn is the best. Perhaps the new Aqua Formula xHD will take that position, but I haven't received an upgraded unit yet...

One of the most impressive things in it is how it conveys the weight of the notes/music, like a good analog setup. There's A LOT of energy there. I believe Keith has heard the Linn a couple of times when he visited the store...

What about Chord Dave?

 

[Hieukm]

What about Chord Dave?

Dave + Blu2 would be closer to top level analog. MSB would be an expensive piece metal in comparison.

 

[Hifi Boy]

Dave + Blu2 would be closer to top level analog. MSB would be an expensive piece metal in comparison.

For some reason, when I listened to Dave + Blu2, I didn't hear anything special. Not sure why. But the fact remains, Dave by itself is still my reference quality DAC. I would on the other hand like to hear what Linn has to offer.

 

[Hieukm]

For some reason, when I listened to Dave + Blu2, I didn't hear anything special. Not sure why. But the fact remains, Dave by itself is still my reference quality DAC. I would on the other hand like to hear what Linn has to offer.

How can you think Dave + Blu2 is nothing special while Dave by itself is reference quality?

 

[Hifi Boy]

How can you think Dave + Blu2 is nothing special while Dave by itself is reference quality?

Because I didn't hear any difference. I have no idea whether upsampling was turned off, or the model was faulty, or whatever, but that's what I heard - nothing different from Dave itself.

If I could hear it in a quiet environment by myself, then I assume I could make sure its properly set up, but this was at a show.

 

[Hieukm]

Because I didn't hear any difference. I have no idea whether upsampling was turned off, or the model was faulty, or whatever, but that's what I heard - nothing different from Dave itself.

If I could hear it in a quiet environment by myself, then I assume I could make sure its properly set up, but this was at a show.

It was day and night difference. Even at a show you should tell from the first note. If you cant hear that then need to see a doctor to get your ear check.

 

[Hifi Boy]

It was day and night difference. Even at a show you should tell from the first note. If you cant hear that then need to see a doctor to get your ear check.

How come I can hear the difference between a Hugo 2 and Dave then?

 

[Hieukm]

How come I can hear the difference between a Hugo 2 and Dave then?

Blu2 bring significant more difference compared to Hugo2.

 

[Hifi Boy]

Blu2 bring significant more difference compared to Hugo2.

I'm not saying that it doesn't. I'm saying that I didn't hear those differences because, maybe, the system was faulty or the upsampling was turned off.

 

[christoph]

Hi Alex

I don't need to sell gear, period. You're just trying to help spread misinformation, which, to me, is not what "in it for fun" looks like.

It's sad that you never perhaps considered that the "big bad dealer" here might be privy to a lot more information that you were able to gleam on the Internet...

I have to apologize:
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-1-5-is-now-live/42309?u=carl

Cheers,
Christoph

 

[asiufy]

Hi Alex



I have to apologize:
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-1-5-is-now-live/42309?u=carl

Cheers,
Christoph

Christoph,

Thanks for the posting. This was supposed to be out late February! I knew about it but couldn't tell

Cheers,
Alex