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LINN Kairn Preamp PreAmp with Phono stage from last production run SPS Switch Mode Power Supply

Price:  $999.99
Original Price: $3,250.00
Days/Views:  1558 / 160 (Posted 2020-01-20)
Condition: 9/10 Excellent/Like New
Accessories: Original box, manual, remote control
Seller:  alfalover   (Contact Seller)
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Feedback:  5.0/5.0

Price: $999.00 or best offer

Check or PayPal (add 3.0% if using PayPal). Flat rate shipping in continental USA adds $29.00.

BID WITH CONFIDENCE I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEED BACK ON AUDIOGON AND EBAY USERNAME: ALFA_LOVER

From my personal Hi-Fi system.

Up for sale is a Linn Kairn preamplifier. This Kairn has both moving magnet and moving coil phono stages, which are worth the price of admission alone. This is a later-model Kairn that came with the SPS Switch Mode power supply. Full Function Remote

As you can see in the photos, the face plate, rear panel, and chassis are in beautiful condition, and there are no significant dings or scratches anywhere on the preamp. The unit is in perfect working condition, and will ship with its original remote control, power cord, owner’s manual, and box. The nicest Kairn on the net, at a very fair price.

From the internet:

The Linn Kairn was Linn’s top of the line stereo preamp, and still easily outperforms most stereo preamps at its original price. The Kairn sold new for $3250.00.

The Kairn preamp uses microprocessor control and precision resistor ladders to replace normal selectors and Volume and Balance controls. These controls are not subject to the wear and noise of typical potentiometers and therefore function year after year as they did when new. This is a very versatile unit with an exceptional phono stage, which betters all but the most expensive of the separate phono sections out there (such as the Linn Linto which ran $2000.00 all by itself). It has inputs for Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono cartridges. It will also accept three line level sources (Tuner, CD and Aux) and has inputs and outputs for two Tape Decks. There are three sets of outputs for easy multi-amping. There are also connectors for linking remote control with other Linn products and for using the phono stage in a Linn multi-room system.

The versatile Kairn gives you the ability to listen to one source while you record off another. And it has some very useful special functions, my favorite of which is the ability to equalize the volume levels of the various inputs. This way when you switch from Tuner to CD you don’t get blown out of the house as the Kairn automatically adjusts it to the same level when you make the switch. The included remote control can handle all of the preamps’ functions and will also let you control Linn tuners and CD players.

The fine print:

Unless otherwise noted, I ship my equipment to the lower 48 only, via UPS ground service. If you’d like to use a faster form of UPS, just let me know – it’s your equipment and money!

Everything I offer for sale through Audiogon and eBay is guaranteed to arrive in proper working condition, but none of the equipment includes any kind of warranty, and all sales are final. If you have any questions about a component, or what is included with it, please ask.

For payment, you can use Paypal if you cover their 3.0% fee, or you are welcome to send a money order or cashiers check.

If any of the above information seems unclear or unreasonable, please contact me for clarification before you bid or buy.

Includes:

Box, Manual, Power Cod, Remote

Payment and Shipping
Pay By: Paypal, Money Order/Certified Check
Ships To: USA Only
Shippers/Payer: (none specified) / Paid by: Buyer
Shipping Notes: $29.00 Flat Fee in Conus by FEDEX

More Seller Info
Seller:  alfalover   (Contact Seller)
(Other Seller Items For Sale)
Membership:  Audiophile
Asylum Feedback:  5.0/5.0
AudigoN Feedback: ALFA_LOVER
eBay Feedback: ALFA_LOVER
Location:  Nashville, United States
Registered on:  2012-05-10
Posts:  0


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