Off The Record: OTR 50 - August 2010 Archives

The undeniable power of Online Marketing

Thursday, August 26, 2010 0 Votes

Linn owners from around the world converged on our Waterfoot factory this August for the inaugural Linn Forum Event. During its first two years, Linn’s online forum has attracted over 6,500 registered users (and at least as many guest users) who participate in enthusiastic dialogue and debate about music and hi-fi. How many hi-fi magazines can honestly boast this level of active readership?

The Linn Forum Event brought members of our online community face-to-face for the first time and we made it very special for them with a packed agenda and the most in depth tour we have ever offered.

Kinsky for Mac unites Apple lovers with Linn quality sound

Thursday, August 26, 2010 0 Votes

The latest Kinsky control solution joins Apple and Linn worlds together in perfect harmony and offers the ultimate musical experience for Mac fans.

This intuitive new Linn DS control software unifies Linn and Mac compatibility, allowing music, Apple and Linn lovers to enjoy music at the finest quality, accessed through their favourite Mac products.

Mac compatibility is unified further with the introduction of iTunes library browsing through KinskyMac.

Limited availability of Maple loudspeakers and farewell to Komponent

Thursday, August 26, 2010 0 Votes

We now have limited availability of some loudspeaker models in Maple finish. These will continue to be supplied on a first-come, first-served basis, only while stocks last. Place customer orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Further to our announcement last month, stock of all Komponent loudspeakers is now finished and we will no longer offer this range.

Linn Radio exceeds 25k listener mark

Thursday, August 26, 2010 0 Votes

Linn Radio has attracted over 25,000 individual listeners since its inception only 3 months ago, proving that there is demand from music lovers for high quality broadcast radio.

In July 2010 alone almost 13,000 listeners tuned in from 108 countries worldwide to enjoy the diverse mix of music offered by Linn at a constant, uninterrupted 320kbps stream - the highest quality available online, and already far surpassing the level of quality available through digital radio. Almost a quarter of these listeners tuned in via a Linn DS player, ensuring the finest possible listening experience.

Love Your Linn: Ask the experts

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2 Votes

On Wednesday 28th July from 7pm BST, we”ll be hosting an online Q&A with Linn engineers on hand to answer questions about our Aktiv and Dynamik upgrades which are free during the Love Your Linn promotion.

Phillip Budd, Senior Acoustic Engineer, will be available for all queries relating to our Aktiv playback technology while Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Trevor Stacey will answer any Dynamik questions on the evening.

Limited availability of Komponent loudspeakers

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2 Votes

We have very limited stock of some models in the Komponent loudspeaker range. These will continue to be offered only while stocks last.

Place customer orders as soon as possible to avoid missing out - products will be supplied on a first-come, first-served basis while stock lasts.

Worldwide acclaim for Uphorik

Friday, July 16, 2010 2 Votes

Reviewers around the world have been extremely positive about our latest turntable phono stage, Uphorik. These reviews are a useful sales tool, offering customers unbiased opinions of our products.

Some of their comments are here.

Signpost your shop as a destination for Linn

Friday, July 16, 2010 2 Votes

Stereo Stereo has defined itself as the Glasgow destination for Linn with new Linn-branded window displays. Located on a busy city centre road in Glasgow’s financial district, Stereo Stereo is now easily identified by drivers and passers by.

With our increasing presence in the lifestyle media, why not signpost your shop as a destination to experience Linn?

ChorusDS simplifies Mac control points

Thursday, July 1, 2010 2 Votes

A new third party control software for Linn DS is now available for Mac, iPhone/iTouch and iPad users.

ChorusDS, which has been designed to be simple to use, was developed by Sean Harding and tested on his wife and kids to ensure it met this objective. It is a practical choice for even the most inexperienced Apple user.

Sekrit IW10 loudspeakers launch

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 5 Votes

Linn’s new flagship in-wall loudspeaker, Sekrit IW10, is now available to order. As part of Linn’s dedicated custom range, the Sekrit IW10 offers a serious high performance alternative to free-standing loudspeakers, particularly where a discreet solution is required.

Performance is achieved through a combination of high quality drive units and class-leading crossover design in a compact, sealed enclosure that is easy to install.

New software released for Linn DS

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 1 Vote

The latest software update for all Linn DS players, Cara 7, has been released today.

Cara 7 offers a number of improvements, including greater compatibility for Mac users, access to even more internet radio stations and improved DS discovery over wireless.

Radio DS creative available now

Monday, June 7, 2010 2 Votes

A range of eye-catching Radio DS point-of-sale creative and materials is now available to make it even easier for you promote this exciting new Linn DS upgrade to your customers.