LINN SELEKT DSM ECOSYSTEM GETS NEW MODULAR PRODUCT UPGRADES

Linn has made sustainability a cornerstone of their product offering for decades, with products that can be upgraded over time, as technology advances.

LINN SELEKT DSM

Launched in 2018, and encapsulating these core values of modularity and upgradeability, Linn Selekt DSM was conceived with the intent for it to grow into a broad ecosystem of modular upgrades. Linn has now announced a suite of several high-performance components for the Selekt DSM product ecosystem.

Linn says that the new Selekt DSM: Edition Hub fitted with Organik DAC comprehensively outperforms not only their Akurate DS and DSM but their previous-generation flagship Klimax DSM too. The Linn Selekt DSM product ecosystem now replaces both Akurate DS and DSM in Linn’s range.

Linn Selekt DSM Edition Hub

LINN SELEKT DSM EDITION HUB

This is a new luxurious, superior-quality, and higher-performance enclosure variant. The existing Selekt DSM chassis design, first launched in 2018, will now be named Selekt DSM: Classic Hub to differentiate it from the all-new, deluxe Edition Hub.

The new black Linn Selekt DSM Edition Hub

CHASSIS

The Edition Hub chassis consists of four plates, rigidly bolted together. The side pieces are aligned with the base using pins, with four long bolts subsequently torqued-in for an exceptionally rigid fix, with a pleasing, precision fit and finish.

The new chassis

Providing both requisite heat management and design appeal, the primary vent of Edition Hub is precision-cut into its aluminium plate lid. The vent itself is evocative of a wave, with each aperture cut at an angle, and only every second one machined all the way through.

CONTROL DIAL

Edition Hub features a much-improved, control dial. Its precision, turned stainless-steel bearing ensures silky, tactile rotation when adjusting volume; and the photoetched steel halo around its edge allows cool, sharp light to emanate from the one hundred individual LEDs beneath.

Linn Selekt DSM Edition Hub dial

The dial proudly exhibits Linn’s “Clyde Built” epithet, a reverential nod to their Glasgow home’s industrial river, and the world-leading engineering which has emanated from its shores.

The all-glass fascia of Edition Hub is composed of mirrored spy glass; with the large-format display concealed behind it displaying information when necessary, and fading to total invisibility when not.

Linn Selekt DSM Edition Hub top view

CONNECTIONS

A broad range of connections on Edition Hub’s back panel ensures that it can receive, process and deliver audio from any source with a high-performance, integrated, analogue-to-digital conversion stage accepting anything from turntables to CD players, and a host of digital connections allowing connection from video streaming devices, games consoles, and Blu-ray players.

Additionally, to provide optional bass reinforcement/bass redirect in a stereo system, Edition Hub features stereo RCA line out connectors designed to feed powered subwoofers. Concealed on the enclosure’s left wall is a 1/4” headphone jack.

Edition Hub features, as standard, Linn’s all-new precision-regulated power supply design Utopik.

The product is available in either natural silver-, or black-anodised finish.

Linn Selekt DSM Edition Hub vent

LINN ORGANIK DAC FOR SELEKT DSM

Linn’s reference-level Organik DAC architecture makes its way to Selekt DSM, in both stereo and maximum-performance dual-mono variants.

To accommodate Organik in dual-mono configuration within Selekt DSM, Linn has designed an all-new, line out cartridge, with its output stage fully optimised for this reference DAC architecture. A pair of these mono line out cartridges each houses a mono Organik DAC module. To facilitate yet more upgrade options for Selekt DSM, Organik is also available optimised as a stereo module.

GILAD TIEFENBRUN

Gilad Tiefenbrun, Linn’s CEO, says: “Selekt DSM is unique in that it can be easily configured to meet a HiFi enthusiast’s desired performance, chosen application and budget. By broadening the Selekt DSM ecosystem to incorporate even more versatility and performance, we are continuing to make good on our promise to create modular and upgradeable products that grow and evolve during their ownership, products that deliver both musical pleasure and enduring value, today and tomorrow.”

LINN SELEKT DSM PRICING & AVAILABILITY

Orders can now be placed for Selekt DSM: Edition Hub, Stereo Organik DAC, Mono Organik DAC (sold in pairs), and Mono Line Out Cartridges (sold in pairs).

A newly redesigned HDMI Switching Module upgrade (optional) brings eARC capability to Selekt DSM, and is also available to order now.

UK Pricing (incl. tax)

Selekt DSM: Edition Hub £9,950

Selekt DSM: Classic Hub £4,900

Mono Organik DAC Module (sold and priced as pair) £5,505

Mono Line Out Cartridge (sold and priced as pair) £1,500

Stereo Organik DAC Module £3,250

Stereo Line Out Cartridge £460

Selekt DSM: Edition Hub with Dual-Mono Organik

DAC configuration (highest performance possible) £16,955

Selekt DSM: Edition Hub with Stereo Organik DAC configuration £13,660

HiFi Pig Says: The modular upgrade approach from Linn gives a fantastic level of flexibility and customisation options.