LINN’S new flagship mono amplifier, the Klimax Solo is designed and constructed to “drive any given speaker optimally – under any conditions”.
“To achieve this, our electronic engineers returned to first principles with their crosshairs trained on consistency and accuracy, which are key to pure, unadulterated, power amp performance,” according to the veteran British manufacturer.
The resultant “novel and original technologies combine to produce staggeringly low distortion measurements, with superb signal-to-noise ratio and incredible efficiency”.
“In a normal setup, one hears the accumulation of interactions between speaker and amp – a combination of non-ideal characteristics which result in artefacts heard in the music. Our focus on relentless minimisation of distortion within the amp, and unilaterally consistent output means that Klimax Solo 800 introduces negligible harmonics or background noise to the music signal.”
At the heart of the amp is the all-new proprietary Utopik switch-mode power supply topology featuring precision-regulated power rails. “It provides the best of both worlds, generating 2kW maximum power output whilst retaining speed, responsiveness and consummate efficiency.”
Yes, you read that right – the Klimax Solo will do a full 800W into 4Ω, going up to 1,200Winto 2Ω, maintaining an “extremely steady output voltage”.
“If the mains input varies, the output won’t – remaining stable and ultra-pure at all times.” The heat management system allows the amp to drive the most difficult of loads without “compromising linearity or resorting to an internal fan”.
“Excellent heat coupling is achieved by mounting the amplifier and power supply circuitry directly to the critically efficient, large surface area heatsinks. Temperature is minimised within the amp, ensuring that the properties of its internal components remain consistent during even the loudest and most demanding passages of music.”
If you’re curious about the Klimax Solo 800’s capabilities, try to take a pair (you’ll need two for a stereo setup, of course) for a ride with your old Apogees (if you have some).
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