From today until 16th January 2026 you can trade in any source component from any manufacturer and receive a generous discount against the Linn Majik, Selekt or Klimax DSM.
No matter whether you bought an inferior streamer from another brand, or you have an old Amstrad cassette deck festering in the attic, now is the time to cash it in, and hear how good your system can sound when it’s driven by a Linn DSM.
The top level Klimax LP12 can from today be improved to levels not yet heard before with the introduction of the Keel SE subchassis and the new Klimax Radiakl Utopik.
Launched in 2006, the original Keel set new standards for LP12 subchassis design. Keel SE builds on this by taking advantage of Finite Element Analysis technology that was not available back in the day to give a subchassis that is even more rigid and better balanced than the original, with improved resonance control. Click here for more details of the Keel SE.
The new Klimax Radikal features machined casework sharing styling with contemporary Klimax level electronics, which gives improved electrical and mechanical isolation. Also included is a bespoke Utopik power supply, which improves the performance of the motor control circuitry, and the Urika phono stage. Click here to find out more about the new Klimax Radikal with Utopik.
Of course, the only way to really learn about the improvements that these astounding new products can make is to hear the difference with your own ears. At Hidden Systems we can provide comparitive demonstrations between Klimax LP12s with the original Keel, the Keel SE, Radikal 2, the new Klimax Radikal and the new Bedrok plinth.
If you already own a Klimax level LP12, we can provide a home demonstration of these new products so that you can hear for yourself the difference that they make.
We are also planning on holding an LP12 event next month where you can listen to various LP12s and learn about the improvements different components can make. Please get in touch if you would like more details once the event has been finalised.
Naim has always taken pride in being able to service its older products, often restoring decades-old products to better than new condition.
However, as the world moves in an increasingly digital direction, the rapid pace of change means that it can be hard to source replacement parts for Naim’s older digital music players.
With this in mind, Naim is running a trade in programme until the end of October where owners of older streaming products can trade their units in for a generous discount on a current product.
If you own one of the eligible products listed below then you can receive up to £2000 against a new product.
| New Product | List Price | With trade in | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| CI-102 | £1,299.00 | £999.00 | £300.00 |
| Uniti Atom | £2,299.00 | £1,899.00 | £400.00 |
| Uniti Atom HE | £2,299.00 | £1,899.00 | £400.00 |
| Uniti Star | £3,499.00 | £2,599.00 | £900.00 |
| Uniti Nova | £4,399.00 | £3,299.00 | £1,100.00 |
| NSC 222 | £6,200.00 | £4,700.00 | £1,500.00 |
| NSS 333 | £8,500.00 | £6,500.00 | £2,000.00 |
Eligible Products to trade in:
Please note that we are running the promotion slightly differently to other dealers – your trade in allowance depends on your new product, rather than what you are trading in.
We can also offer a generous part exchange for your Naim CD Player against any of the newer streaming products – get in touch to find out more.
In 2015 the original Devialet Phantom I literally shook the industry with the “implosive sound” from its powerful amplifier and earth shattering bass response.
Ten years later, Phantom has evolved. The range has been simplified with the flagship 108dB model, and the smaller 98dB version, both available in three colours.
Phantom Ultimate offers the following refinements over the previous Phantom I and Phantom II models:
New version of Devialet Operating System (DOS3)
Two stunning new finishes – Light Pearl and Deep Forest (Opera de Paris version is still available at extra cost)
Adds support for Google Cast and Tidal Connect in addition to Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect.
New version of Devialet’s proprietary Analogue Digital Hybrid Amp, now called ADH® Next Gen
Higher resolution digital processing, now up to up to 32 bits / 192 kHz
Improved frequency response
Redesigned drive units for better sound
Click here for full details of the Phantom Ultimate 108dB or here to see the specifications of the Phantom Ultimate 98dB
If you are lucky enough to own one of the original Devialet Phantoms, Phantom I, Phantom II or Reactor, then you qualify for 15% discount on a maximum of two Phantom Ultimates. You also get to keep your existing speakers to use in another room or sell on. Please get in touch if you would like to claim this discount.
Linn is offering a 20% discount on Organik DAC upgrades until 31 August 2025:
| Product | Usual Price | Promo Price |
|---|---|---|
| Selekt Stereo DAC | £3250 | £2600 |
| Selekt Dual Mono DAC (pair) | £5500 | £4400 |
| Klimax DS/DSM (pre-2021) Organik upgrade | £6480 | £5184 |
| Klimax Exaktbox Organik upgrade | £6480 | £5184 |
| Klimax 350 Exakt Organik upgrade | £12960 | £10368 |
| Akubarik Exakt Organik upgrade | £7000 | £5600 |
Organik is Linn’s first DAC that is designed and built completely from scratch. Most digital music players rely on “bought in” DACs from a handful of manufacturers, and whilst this keeps costs down, there is room for improvement when it comes to sound quality.
Organik uses Pulse Width Delta-Sigma Modulation with a discrete Analogue Finite Impulse Response Conversion, which removes the issue of small errors in switching times and resistor values generating distortion.
Combined with Organik’s ultra stable DR (Discrete Regulator) power supply, precision clocking and eight layer circuit board, Organik makes the music sound more natural than other digital sources.
At Hidden Systems we have a Selektion (sorry) of Selekts fitted with the standard DAC, Katalyst, Stereo Organik and Dual Mono Organik so that you can hear for yourself the improvement Organik makes to a system.
Owners of the older Akurate DS and DSM players can also benefit from Linn’s £3500 trade in allowance against a Selekt Edition Hub, in addition to the 20% discount on the Stereo or Dual Mono Organik DACs.
Written By James Harding
Last month Chris and I travelled to the Linn factory in Glasgow, mainly for the corporate entertainment, but also to learn about a new product which we promised to keep secret until today.
The new Klimax Solo 500 builds upon the standard set by the original Klimax Solo back in 1999 by incorporating technologies from the flagship Klimax 800 along with a new and innovative chassis design which gives superb thermal management in a compact product.
Adaptive Bias Control
Without wanting to go into too much detail, traditonally there were two amplifier designs – Class A and Class B. Class A uses a single output transistor giving superb sound quality at low volumes but generates a lot of heat and not much power. Class B uses two output transistors which take it in turns to provide output, each operating for half the waveform, whilst its companion transistor takes a rest. These are more efficient and can play louder than Class A but don’t sound as good due to crossover distortion when the signal is switched between the transistors.
Class AB attempts to offer the best of both worlds by proportioning the amount of current provided by each of the transistors so that instead of switching between the two abruptly like the class B design, the transistors are working continuously but one will be working harder than the other. This reduces the crossover distortion from the Class B design, whilst overcoming the inefficiencies and low power output of Class A but its performance is dependent on how accurately the bias between the transistors is set. With a normal Class AB amplifier this is done once, at the factory. This means that as the amplifier ages, or the ambient temperature changes, the amplifier will not be operating at its optium.
Rather than using just two output transistors like a traditional Class AB, Klimax Solo 500 uses eight. These are switched by Linn’s Adaptive Bias Control. First seen in the Klimax Solo 800, Adaptive Bias Control feeds data to an internal microprocessor which is continuously adjusting the bias current to ensure that the amplifier is always working at its best, regardless of circumstances.
Hybrid Cooling Matrix with intelligent fan management
To keep a high power amplifier running cool enough to be reliable, you either need a large case with a huge heatsink, like the Linn Klimax 800, or a chassis fan, which generates mechanical noise.
The new Klimax Solo 500 has a unique case design where the internal circuit boards are mounted upside-down on a sub-chassis structure comprising an aluminium block and thermal plate. On top of the plate is a network of machined fins. Normally the fins naturally radiate heat upwards and outwards through gills cut into the top of the amplifier.
When the amp is driven loud, pair of fans positioned deep within the amplifier provide active cooling, forcing cool air around the network of channels in the fin matrix. These fans are controlled by a computer system that runs the fans at the lowest possible speed based on the internal temperature of the amplifier and the input signal. This means that you should never hear the fans running.
Klimax Solo 500 features a Utopik Switch Mode Power Supply. This ensures that the amplifier always runs at the optimum voltage, and can recover from transients in the music more quickly than conventional linear supplies. It also runs cooler and is more energy efficient than other designs.
With the new Klimax Solo 500, the THD+N measurements are 85x lower across the power and frequency spectrum than the already superb original model.
Click here for pricing information and technical specification.
We are currently offering a minimum trade in of £3500 to existing Klimax Solo owners when they trade up to a new Klimax Solo 500 or 800.
Customers who require extra of the original Klimax Solo to match their existing system have until the end of August 2025 to place their orders.
Buy any pair of Kudos Titan speakers before the end of April 2024 and receive a free pair of terminated 5 metre Kudos KS-1 loudspeaker cables. Buy a Sigao Drive as well and receive all the cables you need (up to 5 metres per cable).
The British-made Titan series of loudspeakers all feature bespoke drive units, a low-order crossover and isobaric bass loading which combine to give a clear, deep, agile and natural sound.
The crossover can be bypassed easily by removing links at the back of each speaker, which enables them to be driven actively with our Linn, Naim or Devialet systems.
You can opt to add the revolutionary Sigao Drive non-powered crossover which works with any brand of pre/power amplifier to split the signal before it is amplified, giving better control of your loudspeakers. As Sigao Drive is not powered, it introduces no noise into the musical signal.
Get in touch to book your demo. Remember you have until 30th April 2025 to place your order to qualify for the free KS-1 cables.
Today Linn has made the Bedrok plinth available as a retro-fittable upgrade to every LP12 made since 1973, as well as offering it as an option on new LP12s.
The Bedrok plinth begins its life as a beech tree. Slices of the wood are bonded under heat and extreme pressure to create a solid block which is then machined for eight hours.
Bedrok is more than twice as dense as the standard LP12 plinth, which allows it to absorb all unwanted mechanical energy giving your turntable a tighter, cleaner sound.
As Bedrok is a machined-from-solid plinth it will come with a new steel top plate which fits tightly into the Bedrok. Threaded inserts are used throughout, which gives a more consistent and reliable join than the wood screws that have been previously used.
Bedrok retails at £8750 including fitting for existing LP12 customers, or it can be added to a new deck for £7980.
If you would like to hear the improvements made by Bedrok for yourself, we can arrange this by appointment at our Ascot showroom where you can compare a standard plinth Klimax LP12 with the Bedrok version.
We are delighted that Gordon Inch and Ben Stirling from Linn Products will be joining us on Friday 29th November at our Ascot showroom to demonstrate the fabulous new 119 and 150 loudspeakers, along with the recently revised Selekt DSM Classic.
You will be able to hear for yourself how using the speakers in an Exakt configuration, bypassing the internal passive crossover, can bring significant improvements to the already class-leading sound quality.
Gordon and Ben will also be happy to answer any questions you have about Linn Products.
Two sessions are available – 10:30am or 2:00pm. Places are limited – please go to https://www.linn.co.uk/uk/events to book.
Fifteen years in the making, Astra is Devialet’s most advanced system to date. Building on the groundbreaking Expert range, Astra offers 300 watts per channel of distortion-free sound.
Featuring Devialet’s proprietary ADH (Analogue Digital Hybrid) system, Astra provides the smooth audio quality of an analogue amplifier and the clean and efficient power of a digital system. SAM (Speaker Active Matching) will push your speakers beyond what you thought possible, flattening the frequency response whilst reducing clipping and prolonging the life of your drive units.
It has physical connections for your turntable (using RAM Record Active Matching technology to match any cartridge) or an analogue line level source, coaxial and optical digital inputs and USB-C. It can connect to your network with an Ethernet connection or via its dual band WiFi.
The new DDOS 3 operating system means that you can stream via Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect or a UPnP server. It is Roon Ready.
It is priced at £14000 for the standard light bronze version, or £18000 for the Opera version with a gold finish.
If you have a Devialet Expert system you can trade this in for. a discount of up to 35% on the Astra. See table below.
We also have a limited number of ex-display Expert units in the original light chrome finish available.
