Totally Wired Ltd is New Zealand’s most experienced and capable Linn dealer (over 15 years in fact). Through this time Linn has grown a great deal and with each step we have embraced their new technologies and turned them into many greatly enjoyed systems – including New Zealand’s first Linn Knekt multi-room in 1994. A Linn LP12 turntable is the centre piece of our system at home. Linn is where some of our best clients end up sometimes after going through many other HiFi components. Linn is simply all about providing the truest reproduction in your home from a system that fits your personal requirements. It is to this end that Linn as a company are dedicated and as a Linn Specialist Dealer you can be assured of receiving that same level of dedication and service from us.
Linn 'Classik–K' music system and Linn 'Unik' speakers trade–in
MAY 2014
The Classik K is an all–in–one unit with CD, pre/power amplifier, radio tuner and multi room functions. Designed and made by Linn in Scotland this is audio built to very high standards and made to last. The reliable and powerful amplifier can run two sets of speakers but there is the facility to 'pre–out' to another power amp. The Classik K has protection circuitry, tape in and out and an auxiliary input. With the Classik K we’re including for free the Linn 'Knekt' keypad so if desired you can control a second room; and a new Linn system remote control. Also included is a pair of speaker cables with Linn plugs.
The Linn Unik speakers originality sold for $495 each and the two pairs we have, one black pair and one white pair, look as good as new. They can wall mounted. You’ll find little else to match the compact size of both the Classik and the Unik speakers along with the excellent performance they put out. Absolute winners in their day we sold many Linn Classiks and Unik speakers. We installed these specific pieces ourselves and have brought them back to the shop as trade–ins. Good second hand audio is somewhat rare these days so don’t hesitate to make your enquiry – we’re happy to answer any questions, info@totallywired.co.nz.
Linn 'Classik K' Music System NZ$ 995
Linn 'Unik' Speakers NZ$ 395 a pair, two pairs available in black and white
Linn Classik Movie System
JULY 2008
The new Linn Classic Movie System both for music and movies, is the distillation of many of Linn’s key innovations into an affordable package that delivers demonstrably better pictures and sound.
LINN CLASSIK Movie System overview
- An elegant one box system for cinema and music
- Radio tuner which allows you to enjoy the highest quality of broadcast
- Versatile control and powerful amplification (75 watts x5 channels)
- Surround sound processor and preamplifier that decodes all generally available disc formats and offers realistic surround options for all connected sources
- Advanced switched mode power supply for optimal operation under all conditions
- ‘Knekt’ multi-room facilities, remote and keypad control
- Inputs for other video and audio sources
- Pre-amp outputs for additional amplification if required
- Future upgrades with software via PC compatible ports
- Easy set-up; on-screen display; compact in size
- Real value for money
The new Linn Classic is the thinking person’s DVD & CD playing, surround sound system
In many ways it’s the most ambitious product Linn have ever released – with broad appeal because it can do so much and looks so good in it’s black or silver finish. But most importantly it performs. And does so straight out of the box. The Classic Movie System forms the electronic heart of your system. The Linn Classic Movie system is a serious high end component that will make the thrill of live music and big screen movies a reality for you.
The picture is clearer and the sound is better than anything we have previously enjoyed from Linn which is no mean feat – all from a box no bigger than any other Linn product – you can easily hold it in just one hand. Yet you get a multi zone DVD player, Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, 5 channels of 75 watts each fed by Linn’s revolutionary ‘Brilliant’ silent power supply (allowing faultless operation anywhere in the world) plus a host of inputs and outputs for digital, analogue and video. PLUS a high quality AM/FM radio, the flexibility of Linn’s KNEKT multi room system offering almost limitless expansion possibilities, full remote control, a choice of colour and a 5 year warranty.
The new Linn Movie System
The latest Classic is Linn’s new and improved version of the original Classik movie system. The Classic is a major jump in performance over the ‘DI’ version by virtue of it’s more powerful processing platform. And leaps ahead of the ‘Unidisc’ models with it’s improved aesthetics, remote and functionality. Unlike the earlier Movie System you have the option of playing stereo CDs in surround sound. The picture quality of DVD is also greatly improved to the point of being captivating – watch favourite movies you know well and you’ll see new life in them.
‘Brilliant’ power supply
So what is so special about the ‘Brilliant’ power supply? Unlike conventional products,which use a transformer, the Classik Movie System utilises a Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS). This provides several advantages over a transformer such as vastly increased immunity from mains fluctuations, better efficiency, greatly reduced noise and the ability to change mains voltage if the product is being moved around the world. It’s also light in weight.
Speaker options
Linn electronics do not discriminate among different speakers so your personal tastes and needs can decide which speakers you complete your surround sound system with. We’re happy to advise you on this. Tell us about your room and requirements and we’ll reply to you with our suggestions of what would work best for you. E-mail us here
Favourites of ours are the new Quad L series speakers which also include centre and subwoofer options. The beautiful Sonus Faber speakers for those after something more esoteric and high end.
We can also recommend the New Zealand made Image Speaker range.
Linn’s Classik multi-room
The Linn Classik Movie System has the ability to be incorporated into a full Linn KNEKT multiroom system.
“Knekt” is often described as one of the greatest lifestyle improvements you can make. It is a unique and particularly elegant solution to multi-room. In our experience the only one worth considering as it’s design is driven by sound quality. Simplicity of use is also regarded as highly important. Totally Wired are experts on Knekt so contact us if you are planning a multi-room system. E-mail us here
The Classik Movie System can therefore distribute and control it’s own internal sound sources, as well as external sources including non-Linn ones. Interconnection between rooms is made using the inexpensive CAT 5 cable.
The “Connect” function provides a very simple but effective DIY plug-and-play multiroom system, whereby the output of one Classik (earlier Classik Movie or Classik-K), can be distributed to one, two, three or four Classiks in other rooms (and controlled from those rooms). It’s simply a case of running CAT 5 cable between Classiks and choosing speakers appropriate for each room. It’s that easy! You can start with one Classik and add to it spreading great sound around the house. ‘Party mode’ allows the same music to be distributed around the house from the main Classik. Or, as Linn so aptly term it, individual rooms can choose to be ‘party poopers’ and play what they like on their own Classik. Now that’s a diplomatic music system! Audio distribution around the home is a lifestyle improvement that’s hard to beat and with the Classik becomes more attainable.
Better speaker cable: the Linn cable that can be provided with the Classik is an ideal start (and will work better than most cables). But we’ve been thrilled with the sound we get with Slinkylinks cable. It easily fits into the Linn plugs and makes a huge improvement with any speakers. An especially good upgrade if you only require a few metres for your front and centre speakers.
The best screens for your cinema system For a cinema system you need a screen and if you don’t already have one or are looking to improve what you’ve got we are well studied on this issue. For a smaller screen there is no doubt in our view and experience that a premium LCD TV is by far the best option and of these our choice is from Loewe. Given Loewe’s history in screen manufacturing and cutting edge technology their new LCD screens are much more than just a gorgeous design statement.
For the real cinema enthusiasts there is no substitute for scale. If it’s bigger than 32" you want, why compromise on size when you can go straight to 100 inches (2.5 meters), or more? Remember that nothing is both bigger and thinner than projection systems – all you have to do is make sure you choose the right one and you’re going to have bigger AND better. Projection systems have come of age and the new DLP (Digital Light Processing), technology is stunningly good – and affordable. We represent both Runco and ScreenPlay in this line These are dedicated home cinema projectors and the resulting picture shows that clearly. You can connect anything that you would to a normal TV for the best in home entertainment yet. Which projector, what type and size screen and how to set it all up are the very things that we’re here to help you do.
Being a bunch of pragmatic Scots, Linn have always maintained that any of their products must have a clearly demonstrable performance advantage in order to justify its purchase. With the new Classik Movie System they haven’t lowered their standards to compete in the home cinema market – they have simply created a new product which sets the standard. This product has surpassed everyone’s expectations, with one German HiFi magazine calling it “a truly missionary product”, noting that “its blend of great design, unrivalled ease-of-use and astonishing musicality is absolutely irresistible.”
If you have been waiting for the home cinema market to mature, or have started to outgrow your first system, then the Linn Classik Movie System is for you.
New Linn Classik Movie System - SPECIAL PRICE - ONE UNIT ONLY – NZ$ 3,999 including GST
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