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$39K for the Linn Klimax DAC/streamer?

It has to be set up using a special service and there is no manual? I guess this for the very wealthy few who do not care about "gear." I would rather buy a car with this money, or part of a Porsche, and set up my own DAC/streamer. But Stephen Scarf at Absolute Sound says.."unquestionably the best combination DAC/streamer I've ever heard, bar none." Great hyperbole, may hold true for a month or two, then some other over-priced bit of kit comes along..
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noromance
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And dealer markup.

headphonedreams
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+1 @stibi 

I also wonder why op is not upset about the Wadax top dac?

larryi
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I am betting the OP has not heard of most of the extreme gear out there that makes the Linn server look like a budget model.  A local dealer installed the top end CD transport/DAC combination from Audio Note in a customer's system.  I got to see and hear it while it was being tested and broken in for a few days.  I declined to purchase one myself (yeah, like I have the $302k for that setup).   I saw the Wadax at a show, and I will get a chance some day to hear it in a friend's system.  It is a wild looking piece of gear.

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zavato
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I have heard the $39,000 Linn Streamer/DAC, and it is unquestionably excellent, and it is not something I will ever likely buy. Manufacturers sometimes have such products in their portfolio as halo products, which could also lead to trickle down technology for more affordable products. 

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If you are in the Kansas City area, please schedule a time to visit us and listen to the new Linn Klimax DSM. We appreciate your interest and consideration. www.LinnKasa.com

 

 

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