by Toni Laakso
Linn Amplifiers From Rococo Systems and Designs
Being tasked to write an article on Linn Amplifiers is a bit like being asked to explain the universe in under 500 words!
If you are new to Linn then sit down, strap yourself into a comfortable chair with a strong coffee or something stronger and hold on tight! For the seasoned Linn lover, then I just know your reading this with a smug grin on your face remembering just how you felt way back when you 1st entered the world of Linn and in particular Linn Amplification options! I’m right aren’t I?
So let’s start with this article touching on what Linn amplifiers there are, the different flavours and then we can touch on unique Linn twist and development of the same.
The basic food groups of Amplification are:
Pre-Amplifiers
Integrated Amplifiers
Power Amplifiers
The function of a Linn Pre- Amplifier is essential for the control of your system, performing important functions such as source selection and volume adjustment. Linn pre-amplifiers nurture the delicate signal from each source component and deliver it to the power amplifier, whilst maintaining signal purity.
A power amplifier strengthens the signal received from the pre-amplifier, making it suitable for driving loudspeakers. Linn power amplifiers accurately strengthen the delicate signal from the pre-amplifier and offer the unique ability to further upgrade performance as
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