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LINN KLOUT QUESTION

I bought a complete audio system which included a pair of Linn Klout Amp's at an estate sale.
One of them has a small placard next to the speaker connections stating "AKTIV BASS AMPLIFIER". Any idea what this is or means?
Going to sell the system, wifes idea, & figured I needed to learn as much as possible about it.
giglr
jim_swantko
301 posts
 
Linn is still very much into Activ speaker configurations. The cards are easily removed to convert the amp back to full-range operation.
hepl
147 posts
 
Giglr,

Please be advised that depending on your Klout serial number after the Aktive Card is removed you will have to install a jumper or solder back two terminals.
giglr OP
23 posts
 
And with this AKTIV card it won't work with non Linn speakers ?
hepl
147 posts
 
The problem is that the Aktive cards are used in systems where the speakers used have no internal crossovers. The Aktive cards are electronic crossovers. Linn, Naim and Krell are among some of the companies that have used them. I suggest that you take that Klout to your local Linn dealer and have them remove the cards and install the jumpers or solder the contacts back.
giglr OP
23 posts
 
This brings up another question. The h/u on the 802 Nautilus speakers have 4 terminals. The amp with the AKTIVE label were run to the lower terminals on the speakers. Why do these speakers have 4 terminals?
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