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22 June 2023

Trade in and Trade up your Linn Akurate to Selekt or Klimax

Linn Selekt DSM: Edition Hub continues to enthral here at Loud & Clear. The performance leap from Akurate level Linn is staggering.

If you missed the trade up options for Linn Akurate DS/DSM/Exaktbox during the excitement of Selekt Edition Hub and Organik DAC launch last year, here they are again.

21 June 2023

Naim NAIT 50 Limited Edition

Celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary this year, Naim Audio has re-released it’s iconic chrome bumper NAIT 1 in the guise of new NAIT 50 integrated amplifier, with integral headphone preamplifier and phono stage for vinyl listening.

Linn 360 flagship #linn50years
dCS Bartok Apex

9 February 2023

dCS Bartók APEX is here

Ring DAC™ APEX arrived last year to elevate dCS Vivaldi and Rossini systems to unprecedented performance levels. Now dCS has released the APEX upgrade for Bartók DAC.

Linn Majik DSM, LP12, 109s

23 December 2022

Linn Price Increase 20th January 2023

January 20th 2023 will see a price increase across the board for Linn products, spares and fixed service charges.

For details on any specific products, get in touch, but suffice to say if you’re thinking of buying anything from Linn in the next few months, best to order now.

Selekt DSM 2022 Organik DAC + Edition Hub

19 July 2022

International Audio Open Week – MOON, Nordost, Audiovector

Here in the UK we are lucky to be spoilt for choice when it comes to excellent home-grown audio manufacturers; it’s easy to forget that there are many exceptional companies producing exceptional hi-fi outwith these shores. To remind ourselves (and you!), we are showcasing and celebrating three of those – MOON by Simaudio, Nordost and Audiovector – in our International Audio Open Week, Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th August.

New LP12 2022 Selekt LP12, Arko, Kendo, Koil
Loud & Clear demo room wth Linn Akubarik loudspeakers, Linn Klimaxt exakt system hub DSM and Linn Sondek LP12

9 June 2022

Ultimate Upgrades #1 – Linn Akubariks, Akudoriks and Exakt

Welcome to the first in Loud & Clear’s Ultimate Upgrades blog, where we’ll help you make your music system sound better. We’ll take systems from Linn, Naim, Moon, dCS, Rega et al and apply the Ultimate Upgrade treatment to dramatically improve the audio performance of each.

What this will do for you, dear listener, is get you even deeper into your music and broaden that smile on your face😊.

We’re kicking things off with the Linn Akubarik Exakt system…

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5 May 2022

Chord Company PowerHAUS review

Chord Company PowerHAUS M6 mains distribution block review from Kevin

System – Naim Audio CD555, NAC552, NAP300, 2 x 555PS, Rega RP6, Focal Utopia loudspeakers, Chord cabling.

14 April 2022

dCS Apex Listening Sessions – The Verdict

We kicked off this month with the launch of new dCS APEX DAC and some fantastic musical experiences at our dCS APEX Listening Sessions event in our Southside Demonstration Suites. Thanks to all those who came along and enjoyed the music!

A splendid time was had by all, so we thought we would share some of the thoughts and reactions of our listeners here.

Linn Organik DAC Upgrade

12 April 2022

Linn Organik DAC – Klimax DS/DSM upgrade now available

The sublime performance of Organik DAC – first debuted last year in next-generation Klimax DSM – is now available as a retrofit upgrade across the entire Klimax range. Organik upgrade is available now for all variants of Klimax DS and DSM – even the very first model manufactured in 2007; joining Klimax Exaktbox and Klimax 350 integrated loudspeakers in the eligible line-up for Organik DAC upgrade.

APEX-Ring-DAC-Logo-

14 March 2022

Introducing dCS Ring DAC™ APEX

dCS Limited’s Ring DAC™ technology has been an integral part of and significant contributor to the exquisite sound quality of dCS digital audio products since the late ’80s.

Now, dCS launches it’s latest generation – Ring DAC™ Apex. The best digital-to-analogue converter in the world? Read on for details on how to hear for yourself…

Loud & Clear Glasgow staff

9 February 2022

2022 here we come!

2022 is here and we are ready for it! From 1st March our opening hours will be extended to include Wednesdays, 12pm – 6pm.

It’s hard to summarise 2021, but here’s what was added to our product portfolio over the year; new brands, new products and updates from our existing suppliers.

2022 price rises
Rega system one

14 December 2021

REGA SYSTEM ONE™

A little later than planned due to extraordinary demand this year for Rega turntables and amplifiers, we’re excited to now finally announce the arrival of REGA SYSTEM ONE™ complete vinyl music system.

Linn Factory

9 December 2021

Linn Price Rise 1st January

We now have the full details of Linn’s forthcoming price rise, effective 1st January 2022. There are some sizeable jumps so well worth considering if now is the time to order. As expected, recent product launches are unaffected.