Short summary

Linn’s flagship Klimax LP12, the summit of modern vinyl reproduction. This top specification combines the Keel SE subchassis, Radikal power supply, Ekos SE tonearm, Ekstatik cartridge, Urika phono stage and Trampolin baseboard.

Key info

  • Flagship Sondek LP12 at Klimax specification
  • Keel SE subchassis
  • Radikal power supply
  • Ekos SE tonearm
  • Ekstatik cartridge
  • Urika phono stage
  • Trampolin baseboard
  • The summit of Linn vinyl reproduction

Specifications

Physical characteristics
Weight 10 Kg
Dimensions (HxWxD) 140 x 445 x 356mm
Technical specifications
Tonearm Ekos SE
Motor DC with MC rotor
Built-In Phono Stage internal, Urika
Speed 33⅓ & 45 rpm
Power supply internal, Radikal DC

Description

Linn Quality

Klimax LP12 is enhanced by Linn’s precision-engineered upgrades. As a result of the timeless modular design, you know it will always be up to date with future upgrades. This new generation of the Klimax LP12 is based on over 40 years of research and development. Each accurately manufactured upgrade unearths more music from the record groove.

Keel Subchassis

A Keel integrated sub-chassis, armboard and tonearm collar provides the Klimax LP12 with a dramatic boost in performance. Crafted from a solid block of aluminium, it provides an extremely rigid support for the tonearm and platter. The design maintains the same mass and centre of gravity, while Keel integrates impeccably with the suspension system. Screws, fixings and joints are eliminated to remove virtually all vibration.

Trampolin Baseboard

Crafted from high quality aluminium, the Trampolin base board is the best performance choice and can be fixed directly to the wooden plinth. Expertly-designed suspended feet provide additional isolation from vibration using acoustic dampening material to reduce interference for improved audio performance.

Radikal Power Supply

Klimax LP12 incorporates a high performance Radikal motor control and power supply complete with a brushed DC motor. Radikal powers the Urika internal phono stage and merges revolutionary technologies to enable a completely new and innovative approach to motor control. Radikal’s speed management system auto-calibrates the motor for perfect timing. With drastically reduced electromagnetic noise levels, the brushed DC motor greatly enhances the signal-to-noise ratio bringing you even closer to the music

Ekos SE Tonearm

Built to last and hand-made to the highest quality, Ekos SE uses progressive materials selected for performance and low resonance to give you more from your vinyl collection. Machined from titanium, the arm tube reduces resonance and the stainless steel housing ensures accurate movement. Ultra-low friction bearings and temperature-compensated springs maintain exceptional performance over long periods of use.

Urika Phono Stage

The unique Urika MC phono stage is internally mounted fitting snugly and working with Radikal to deliver a new standard in performance. Located within the plinth, it is as close to the tonearm as possible minimising cable length and therefore signal loss and noise. Mounted on its own integrated Trampolin base board, the phono stage is also isolated from unwanted vibrations. To ensure consistent and faithful reproduction of the music, Urika features a dual mono design that banishes any potential crosstalk.

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Linn is a legendary Scottish hi-fi manufacturer best known for precision-built music systems, network players, amplifiers, loudspeakers and the legendary Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. Founded in Glasgow in 1973 by Ivor Tiefenbrun,…