Linn has announced the global launch of two all-new passive loudspeaker models – 119 and 150 – alongside a newly refined Selekt DSM: Classic Hub for 2024.
119 is a modern, high-performance and compact loudspeaker; 150 is its larger, floor-standing sibling. With 119 and 150, the goal was to create fundamentally entertaining loudspeakers, but with refinement, sophistication and neutrality, so that they would play any source material equally well – and equally enjoyably.
They are fitted with premium drive units, delivering a linear performance and excursion capability. Drawing from what Linn learned during development of its flagship 360 loudspeakers, drive units are mounted at the very front of the baffle, with no grille, to minimise occlusion and improve excursion.
Component quality is high throughout. The lower-order crossovers in 119 and 150 are designed for signal purity and, as a result, lend the speakers speed and dynamism.
119 and 150 are currently available in Satin Black, White, Walnut, or Oak veneered finish.
Inspired by their flagship 360 speaker is a magnet-mounted trim piece, featuring fine concentric grooves redolent of the surface of a vinyl record and an electro-formed Linn logo which serves as a tweeter guard.
Optional black or silver, mild-steel pedestal stands are available for mounting 119 speakers. 119 is rear-ported for enhanced bass performance. When paired with a Linn DSM network
music player, this port can be bypassed, and a bass augmentation filter digitally applied to the speaker for even faster, tighter bass.
150 features downwards-firing ports for a more omnidirectional bass performance and to minimise interaction with walls.
With 119 and 150 having 2- and 3-way designs respectively, it is now easier and more attainable to upgrade to the performance of Linn’s proprietary Exakt technology.
Both speaker models can be converted to Exakt configuration in a matter of minutes, whilst all requisite amplification, DACs and Exakt digital crossover can be installed within a Linn Selekt DSM.
Meanwhile, the new Selekt DSM: Classic Hub enhances the overall quality of the Selekt DSM range, whilst maintaining the same cartridge-based modularity and compatibility as its predecessor.
The Selekt DSM Classic Hub features an integrated headphone amp with 1/4” jack output, to bring versatility for personal listening sessions at home. Classic Hub also has RCA outputs dedicated to providing bass reinforcement to a subwoofer.
Smart buttons are steel, a large-format display extends along the front fascia, its feet are stainless-steel, and the Linn logo is UV-printed on the chassis sleeve for a sharp finish.
The chassis itself is a rigid design; with clean edges and chamfered transitions.
Classic Hub is available in either a subtly textured black or flat silver finish. The effect of its ultra-consistent powder-paint coat is enhanced by an array of stainless-steel smart buttons and central control dial – with hidden LEDs that indicate volume.
A broad range of connectivity ensures that Classic Hub can receive and deliver audio from any source imaginable, says the manufacturer, with a high-performance, integrated, analogue-to-digital conversion stage accepting anything from turntables to CD players, and a host of digital connections allowing connection to video streaming devices, games consoles and Blu-ray players.
When paired with Selekt DSM, both 119 and 150 loudspeakers can dance across a spectrum of performance capability.
Users can add more amplifier cartridges and DAC modules to the available bays within Selekt DSM to take advantage of each of Linn’s flagship technologies – Organik DAC, Exakt, and Space Optimisation – all from a single unit plus either 119 or 150 loudspeakers.
Selekt DSM: Classic Hub is available to order from today, in either black or flat silver finish.
Both 119 & 150 can also be ordered now, in Satin Black, White, Walnut or Oak finishes and 119 stands are available.
The first demonstration models have already been delivered to several of the brand’s retail locations worldwide.
Pricing (incl. tax) is as follows:
119 (per pair) £2,500
150 (per pair) £5,500
119 Stand (per pair) £300
Selekt DSM: Classic Hub £5,650
Amplifier Cartridge (x2 Channels) £855
Organik DAC (Stereo) £3,250
Katalyst DAC (Stereo) £1,500
Standard DAC (Stereo) £220
Selekt System (119) from £9,225
Selekt System (150) from £12,225