Description
Performance & Innovation
The Linn Klimax Solo 500 redefines what a compact, high-end monoblock amplifier can achieve—delivering up to 500 W into 4 Ω (250 W into 8 Ω) with astonishingly low distortion (<0.0005% THD+N at full power). At its core lies Linn’s groundbreaking Adaptive Bias Control, which continuously monitors and adjusts the bias current across its output transistors in real time, ensuring optimal performance regardless of temperature or volume, and delivering up to 85× lower distortion than its predecessor. This is complemented by Linn’s Utopik power supply and Dynamik switch-mode power architecture, providing clean, responsive power with minimal noise.
Design & Usability
Encased in a precision-machined, three-piece aluminium chassis just 350 mm wide, 88.5 mm tall, and 364 mm deep, the Solo 500 blends refined aesthetics with practical efficiency. Its hybrid cooling matrix employs a passive thermal plate with intricate fin arrays for silent operation under normal use, switching to whisper-quiet FPGA-controlled fans only when needed. Signal-sensing circuitry places the amplifier into low-power standby when idle, while robust fault protection safeguards against excessive loads. Ideal for both top-tier listening systems and space-conscious, multi-amp “Aktiv” setups, the Solo 500 brings unmatched performance, elegance, and intelligence to any audiophile’s rig.
