Linn Kairn Pre Amp Upgrade
Why do we upgrade equipment?
Almost any Hi-Fi component can be upgraded to higher performance using our techniques and components. The two things go together – the know-how and the right component. Over the last 30 years, we have developed our knowledge of where the biggest problems lie and how to overcome them to unleash better performance from a given piece of equipment.
Linn Kairn Pre-amp
Launched way back in 1996, the LINN Kairn was billed, by LINN as... " designed to improve the sound of any domestic hi-fi or A/V System. Itis a step forward in sound quality of ‘Lingo’ proportions. It’s name, a Scottish word for a marker placed at the summit of a mountain reflects it’s performance - and not just with turntables. It is equally impressive with CD, Tuner, TV or any other source...."
With the Kairn, LINN developed innovative ideas introduced with the LK1 pre-amp, including solid state switching (which avoids noise introduced by mechanical control) microprocessor control and remote control operation.
Component Upgrades
Over 92* component upgrades/changes are made across the power supply and signal section (* If you choose to have the phono stage upgrade as well).
PLEASE NOTE: The wooden Damper panel fitted to the top of this LINN is not included with the upgrade. This was an addition made by the customer prior to sending his Kairn for upgrade.
We've used Russ's favoured audio grade Panasonic capacitors which give a smooth and detailed sound. The amplifier is completely disassembled to gain access to key areas of upgrade and given a general clean and health check too! Post upgrade, the unit is then soak tested for 24 hours.
Component Upgrades
To clean up and give the power supply an upgrade, as well as the component changes to the psu, we fit our Silencer™ mains filter module.
Different Model?
If you don't have exactly the same model as listed above, but a very similar unit, then it's highly likely that the same or similar upgrades will apply. But we can't guarantee that until we have the unit here for inspection. Get in touch and let us know what you have.
How the service works
Equipment upgrades are proving hugely popular. During peak times there may be a wait of several weeks before we can carry out the upgrade. So before we get your equipment here, it must be booked in so we can ensure a speedy turnaround of the upgrade. Once you have placed your order, we will contact you to arrange a suitable week and getting the equipment here.
In Person
For those of you who are local enough or if you fancy a trip to the lakes, you can drop off your equipment personally and then collect it when it’s complete or we can ship it back to you.
By Courier
We can arrange a courier collection of your equipment for an additional cost. We currently use UPS.
To make things easier, we can offer several collection options.
1. We can arrange a specific day for the courier to call and collect your equipment. Someone will need to be available all day at the collection address as we’re unable to arrange a time slot for collections.
2. Dropping off at a UPS Access Point. UPS use a network of local shops to deliver and collect parcels from and to. We can either post you a collection label or email you the label (you will need to print the label at home/work). Securely box up your equipment, affix the collection label to the outside of the box and take it to your preferred Access Point where you will be issued a receipt. UPS Access Points can be found here (link opens in a new window), simply enter you postcode to find your nearest one.
Please note this is just an upgrade modification, it does not include the Linn Kairn amplifier
