NEW Klimax Solo 500

Klimax Solo 500 is a complete reengineering of Linn’s most successful amplifier ever. Every cubic millimetre of its machined-from-solid enclosure has been optimised, resulting in a product that improves on its legendary predecessor in every conceivable way — while maintaining a compact form factor.

With the Solo 500, Linn’s latest top-tier technologies converge into their best compact monoblock amplifier to date. It combines Adaptive Bias Control and a Hybrid Cooling Matrix with intelligent fan management, delivering Class AB performance far greater than the sum of its parts — in a remarkably small footprint.

Linn engineers have miniaturised and arranged their reference amplifier and power supply technologies into a sleek, minimalist enclosure, making the Solo 500 an ideal upgrade for existing Solo owners or users of third-party amplification. Its compact form suits both active systems and setups where space is limited.

From the moment it’s powered on, Solo 500 performs at its peak — even during long, dynamic listening sessions. With substantial power reserves, a near-silent operation, and 85 times lower distortion than its predecessor, Solo 500 is a compact amplifier with reference-level performance.

Key Innovations

• Adaptive Bias Control: Linn’s proprietary real-time bias management ensures optimal output under all conditions and over the amplifier’s full lifespan. This breakthrough dramatically lowers distortion and ensures consistency across all amplification channels.

• Hybrid Cooling Matrix: A new thermal system combines passive convection with intelligent, inaudible fan control. Managed by an onboard FPGA, cooling adapts dynamically to both internal temperature and the audio signal, ensuring the amplifier stays cool and quiet at all times.

• Utopik Power Supply: Custom-optimised for Solo 500, the Utopik supply only delivers the power needed based on volume and signal demands. The result is reduced heat, improved efficiency, and lower energy consumption.

• Precision Design: Solo 500’s enclosure is milled from three solid aluminium components with seamless transitions, subtle LED status indication, and a modern evolution of the classic Linn "smile" — all combining visual refinement with acoustic integrity.