LINNKLIMAX KONTROL/2usedLINN KLIMAX KONTROL/2 BLACK REFERENCE PREAMPLIFIERThis is the Linn Klimax Kontrol/2 reference preamplifier, the /2 indicates the latest version with a power switch on the bottom front as shown in the photo of the underside. It was created and is ...6795.00

LINN KLIMAX KONTROL/2 BLACK REFERENCE PREAMPLIFIER

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Condition
9/10
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Ships fromWestland, MI, 48185
Ships toUnited States and Canada
Package dimensions24.0" × 22.0" × 12.0" (26.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierunspecified
Shipping costSpecified after purchase
Original accessoriesRemote Control, Box, Manual
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This is the Linn Klimax Kontrol/2 reference preamplifier, the /2 indicates the latest version with a power switch on the bottom front as shown in the photo of the underside. It was created and is built to be nothing less than the best preamplifier in the world. The Klimax Kontrol was designed by Linn to extract the maximum of information possible from the any line level source connected to it while virtually eliminating noise. And this particular Klimax Kontrol is the Rare Black Anodized finish only made in limited batches. The finish, as you can see in the photos, is one of the most beautiful and satiny in the industry and is set off beautifully by the chrome buttons and feet. This Klimax Kontrol is also what is referred to as a Klimax Kontrol/2 meaning that it came with the newer audio board that further improves musical performance and runs $3400 as an upgrade and the Dynamik power supply which runs $700 as an upgrade. So it is as fully up to date as you can get. As it is a little over one year old and Linn have a transferable warranty there is close to four years of parts and labor warranty left on the unit.

As a reference piece it, of course, avoids unnecessary circuitry like tone controls and strives instead for the shortest and cleanest signal path possible. But this doesn’t mean that the KK is not flexible. As a microprocessor controlled unit Linn has included a large number of user programmable options. These allow you to name the inputs, vary the sensitivity of the inputs, disable unused connections, and set things like the speed of response of the volume control and muting switch, the brightness of the display and even the volume level to default to when brought out of standby. There are a number of other options as well detailed in the user manual.

All the standard controls you need are on the front panel: Standby, Source Selection, Volume Up & Down and Muting. With the included, unused remote control you can also switch the KK into Mono mode and access all the user preferences. The remote will also control Linn DS Streamers, CD players, UniDisk universal players and FM Tuners.

This Linn Klimax Kontrol is exceptionally clean as you can see from the photos. I am rating it 9 out of 10 as this is the Audiogon convention for anything not new. But this KK is really pristine. I could not even find any marks where you plug in the RCA connectors. The only way you will get a cleaner unit than this is to buy a new one. I am the original owner and this Klimax Kontrol is only a little over one year old and is still under Linn’s warranty. Electronically this unit functions flawlessly giving the best possible sound from any source. In terms of musicality and ability to pick up the tiniest details of the music while presenting it with a natural flow the Klimax Kontrol is unequalled. If you have a first class source this preamp will allow you to hear more music than you ever have before.

The winner of this unit will also receive the original instruction manual as well as the original remote control and power cord – both unused and still sealed in their packaging. The Klimax Kontrol will be shipped in the original manufacturer’s carton and packaging. If the purchaser desires, it can be shipped double-boxed for an additional $15.00 for the extra packaging. The buyer will pay for shipping, contact me about shipment outside North America. I accept payments through PayPal. Please email me with any questions.

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