Linn Klimax Solo 500 Mono Power Amp
Superior-performance, flagship mono amplifiers
The Solo 500 is our most advanced compact monoblock amplifier to date, combining cutting-edge innovations into a powerful yet space-efficient design. Featuring Adaptive Bias Control, a hybrid cooling matrix with intelligent fan management, and the high-performance Utopik power supply, it delivers Class AB performance that exceeds expectations. Expertly miniaturised, its sleek, minimalist case houses the same flagship technologies found in our top-tier models, making it ideal for active systems and environments where space is limited.
Category Power Amps
Country Scotland, UK
Manufacturer Linn
Superior-performance, flagship mono amplifiers
The Solo 500 is our most advanced compact monoblock amplifier to date, combining cutting-edge innovations into a powerful yet space-efficient design. Featuring Adaptive Bias Control, a hybrid cooling matrix with intelligent fan management, and the high-performance Utopik power supply, it delivers Class AB performance that exceeds expectations. Expertly miniaturised, its sleek, minimalist case houses the same flagship technologies found in our top-tier models, making it ideal for active systems and environments where space is limited.
Category Power Amps
Country Scotland, UK
Manufacturer Linn
Superior-performance, flagship mono amplifiers
The Solo 500 is our most advanced compact monoblock amplifier to date, combining cutting-edge innovations into a powerful yet space-efficient design. Featuring Adaptive Bias Control, a hybrid cooling matrix with intelligent fan management, and the high-performance Utopik power supply, it delivers Class AB performance that exceeds expectations. Expertly miniaturised, its sleek, minimalist case houses the same flagship technologies found in our top-tier models, making it ideal for active systems and environments where space is limited.
Category Power Amps
Country Scotland, UK
Manufacturer Linn
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Klimax Solo 500
Technical Specifications – Solo 500
Type: Compact monoblock power amplifier
Channels: 1 (Mono)
Maximum Output Power:
500 W into 4 Ω
250 W into 8 Ω
Maximum Input Power: 1 kW
Amplification Technology: Adaptive Bias Control (Class AB)
Power Supply: Utopik
Inputs:
1 x RCA Phono
1 x Balanced XLR
Passthrough Connections:
1 x RCA Phono
1 x Balanced XLR
Speaker Outputs:
2 x Binding-post / Banana / Spade compatible
Output Impedance: 0.01 Ω at 1 kHz
THD+N:
0.0005% at 1 kHz, 500 W into 4 Ω
0.0004% at 1 kHz, 250 W into 8 Ω
Finish Options: Silver or Black anodised
Dimensions:
Width: 350 mm
Height: 88.5 mm
Depth: 364 mm
Weight: 10.6 kg
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Linn Klimax 500 Mono Power Amplifier
Characterful and luxurious, precision-machined design
Hybrid cooling matrix with intelligent fan management
Adaptive Bias Control
Self-regulating Utopik power supply
Hybrid Cooling Matrix
Klimax Solo 500 features a brand-new thermal management system—a hybrid cooling matrix—which ensures that the amplifier remains cool and whisper-quiet at all times. During everyday use, a hard-anodised thermal plate deep mounted deep within the amp draws heat away from the internal electronics. This plate is bedecked with a series of precision-machined fins—designed and optimised with the aid of simulation software—forming a labyrinthine network of precisely measured channels. This efficient system radiates heat up and out of the amp’s casework.
When Solo 500 is pushed hard for protracted listening sessions, the hybrid cooling matrix gets really clever. Solo 500 switches to active cooling by way of two internal fans which force cool air between the fins atop the thermal plate. Controlled by an FPGA processor in real-time, the required fan speed is determined by a combination of the amp’s internal temperature and the audio signal. This ensures that the fans run inaudibly, at the lowest speed possible, whilst providing ample cooling to maintain ideal performance, listener experience, and efficiency.
Adaptive Bias Control
Adaptive Bias Control is a key factor in Klimax Solo 500’s devastatingly low noise floor. As a result of its implementation, Solo 500 measures eighty-five times lower total harmonic distortion and noise than its predecessor under typical listening conditions.
Solo 500 persistently measures and adjusts bias current at its output to be ideal at all times; at any temperature, regardless of volume or sudden dynamic changes in the music signal it receives, and for the entirety of its long life. Crucially, this means that Solo 500 will perform identically to its neighbours, thus ensuring flawless and consistently balanced performance between all amplification in the system — permanently.
Design & Build
Solo 500’s overall aspect is one of minimalist and sophisticated beauty. Upon closer inspection, its machined-from-solid casework is punctuated by finely designed and characterful details.
With a seamless construction composed exclusively of three aluminium pieces—baseplate, enclosure and rear panel—Solo 500 gives the impression of a congruous whole aluminium mass.
A variable fillet cut in the aluminium grows towards a chamfered edge and eye-catching centrepiece; a back-lit Linn badge in the centre of a miniature roundel, with radial-grooved chrome trim and a steel outer ring. The badge assembly has depth; reflecting light dynamically when viewed from different positions. Each amp in the system will reflect light and create its own shadows, contributing to Solo 500's characterful statement aesthetic.
Powered by Utopik
The hybrid cooling matrix’s effectiveness is aided by a specially optimised Utopik power supply. Auto-voltage rails ensure that output from Utopik also adapts to the audio signal itself, only delivering the necessary power dictated by what’s playing and its volume. Less superfluous energy is generated, which would otherwise be wasted as heat. As a result, efficiency is improved, baseline internal temperature is minimised, and Solo 500 consumes less electricity in general.
