Events
House of Linn features exclusively the Linn range of high performance, precision engineered
products for the highest quality music and movie systems configured to individual requirements.
If you wish to arrange an appointment for a demonstration at House of Linn please call or visit
the book a demonstration page and enter your details and we will contact you.
Appointments can be booked 10am - 10pm Monday to Saturday, last demonstration appointment is
8pm. Sundays - by prior arrangement.
You can also call us on +44 (0) 161 766 4837 between 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday.
DSMmmmm...Event Saturday February 18th 2012, 10am-6pm
Come along to House of Linn and experience the simplicity, sophistication and superb sound quality Linn DSM has to offer across the entire Linn DSM range of streaming audio players:
M for Music: from MP3 to Studio Master, DSM Systems are best for music.
M for Movies & TV: connect a Blu-ray player, DVD player, set-top box or TV and hear the difference Linn makes to your viewing pleasure.
M for Multi-source: as well as digital and analogue inputs, the network input lets you experience any computer-based music, wired or wireless, at Linn quality. From iTunes to Spotify, from iPlayer to YouTube, internet radio and streamed concerts; thanks to Songcast, anything you listen to on a PC or Mac can be enjoyed through a DSM System.
M for Mobile: imagine a friend comes to the house and wants to play their music collection from their mobile - they can send music straight from their phone or tablet to the DSM System.
M for Multiroom: because DSM Systems are designed with multiroom in mind, anything that’s playing on a DSM System can be listened to in any other room of the house using Songcast.
M for Multi-user: Linn’s open networked approach means DSM Systems are multi-user systems for the whole household, allowing for shared or separate music libraries, any combination of control interface, and for independent or simultaneous listening throughout the home.
Refreshments served throughout the day.
We look forward to seeing you.
To register for this event, email info@houseoflinn.com or simply call Brian or Trevor - 0161 766 4837. www.houseoflinn.com
Kind regards,
Brian & Trevor
Linn Summer Party September 8-10 2011
Join us on the 8th, 9th and 10th of September to celebrate all the latest from Linn this Summer!
Come along simply to relax and enjoy some cool Summer sounds and hospitality on us.
Of course, you might also want to discover more about all the latest Linn has to offer.
From hearing the stunning new Majik ISOBARIK loudspeaker to finding out just how much you can benefit from the amazing value +2 Promotion, there will be plenty to talk about!
To register for our Linn Summer Party, email:
info@houseoflinn.com or telephone: 0161 766 4837
We look forward to seeing you.
Thursday, 8th September, from 10.00 to 22.00
Friday, 9th September, from 10.00 to 18.00
Saturday, 10th September, from 10.00 to 18.00
Best regards,
Brian & Trevor
House of Linn, Manchester
House of Linn Majik Isobarik All Day Event - Tuesday June 28th. 10am – 10pm
We are pleased to invite you to our second all-day event on Tuesday 28 June to celebrate the launch of the new Majik Isobarik Loudspeaker.
We listened for the first time with pre-production Majik Isobariks at House of Linn’s Klimax Road Show in May and we were so impressed with just how much Linn playback has moved on.
This new Majik loudspeaker features Linn’s unique and legendary Isobarik bass system which produces rich, deep bass from a relatively compact cabinet.
Majik Isobarik is the perfect upgrade opportunity for all owners of original Linn loudspeakers - Keilidh, Kaber, Ninka and even Keltik - and of course, the original Isobarik loudspeaker.
We demonstrate all variants of Majik Isobarik at House of Linn including Fully Aktiv for best performance, which will be the presentation format for this event.
In addition, we will be demonstrating Linn's new DS Songcast Multiroom with our five Linn DS rooms and zones each with a Linn DS player and wireless access and control from PC, iPad, iTouch and iPhone.
With Songcast for Linn DS we are instantly able to access Linn multiroom with synchronised music throughout the house. We can show you iPad, iTouch, iPhone & PC control of single room and multiroom music at House of Linn - and in your house!
Linn multiroom has never been easier!!
To register for our Majik Isobarik event, indicating your preferred time, email: info@houseoflinn.com
We look forward to seeing you on June 28th.
Best regards,
Brian & Trevor
House of Linn, Manchester
0161 766 4837
Linn Klimax Roadshow - Tuesday, May 17th 2011, All day until 11pm
Linn Klimax Roadshow - Tuesday, May 17th 2011, All day until 11pm
We are pleased to present the ultimate Linn Aktiv system consisting of the new Klimax DS Player, Klimax Kontrol Pre-amplifier, Klimax Electronic Crossovers, eight new Klimax Solo Power Amplifiers and Klimax 350 Loudspeakers.
Listening sessions run throughout the day on Tuesday May 17th until 11pm, so please contact us to arrange a time to suit.
We will compare the newly upgraded Klimax DS with the previous level of Klimax DS performance and the recently upgraded Akurate DS with the previous level of Akurate DS.
Find out more about our innovative upgrade offers for existing Klimax DS owners, including the innovative Renew DS upgrade package which re-uses your existing Klimax DS audio board to make a second Linn DS player for your home.
We are also able to demonstrate the top of the range LP12 complete with newly dynamiked Radikal Power Supply.
Refreshments served throughout the day.
To reserve your place please contact Brian or Trevor at House of Linn:
appointments@houseoflinn.com
Telephone: 0161 766 4837
We look forward to seeing you.
Kind regards
Brian & Trevor
House of Linn, Manchester
House of Linn Weekend Music Events. April 23rd & April 29th 2011
Manchester’s Ultimate Music Enthusiast Event Series.
Listen to the best music reproduction from analogue and digitally recorded music through Linn Aktiv Music Systems.
Relax and enjoy music in our large and comfortable demonstration rooms.
House of Linn Aktiv Music Systems features all levels of Linn DS and LP12 with the latest LP12-related power supply upgrades for the best performance.
Discover why Studio Master digital recordings and
Vinyl recordings continue to enthral.
House of Linn is run by music enthusiasts for music enthusiasts.
Talk to us about how we deliver the best music performance for your budget.
Bring a friend.
Bring your own music – vinyl, CD, usb NAS.
Refreshments served.
10AM – 6PM Saturday April 23rd
10AM – 6PM Friday April 29th
RSVP: info@houseoflinn.com
House of Linn Manchester Weekend Events
Manchester’s Ultimate Music Enthusiast Event Series.
Listen to the best music reproduction from analogue and digitally recorded music through Linn Aktiv Music Systems.
Relax and enjoy music in our large and comfortable demonstration rooms.
House of Linn Aktiv Music Systems features all levels of Linn DS and LP12 with the latest LP12-related power supply upgrades for the best performance.
Discover why Studio Master digital recordings and Vinyl recordings continue to enthral.
House of Linn is run by music enthusiasts for music enthusiasts.
Talk to us about how we deliver the best music performance for your budget.
Bring along your own music – vinyl, CD, NAS, USB
Refreshments served.
10AM – 6PM Saturday 23rd April
10AM – 6PM Friday April 29th
RSVP: info@houseoflinn.com
Telephone 0161 766 4837
Special LP12 Klinik - Saturday, January 29 2011, 11AM - 5PM
Special LP12 Klinik - get the turntable you've been dreaming of this January...
In recent times Linn has continued to push the musical boundaries of the LP12 with a plethora of new products, including Radikal, Urika, Uphorik, the new Lingo…and, just launched, a new T-cable upgrade.
Each component on their own will significantly improve the performance of your LP12, but together will transform your listening enjoyment to a completely new level!
Now is the time to get the turntable you have been dreaming of ... to beat the January blues we'll even help you with 10% off all turntable upgrades purchased at this event.
Bring your deck along to this special LP12 Klinik and get personalised House of Linn advice on the best upgrades and a chance to compare them against your current set-up.
Places are limited so contact us early to book your place and discuss any special demonstration requests or enquiries you may have.
Meet Gilad - House Of Linn Manchester, Thursday October 28th 8pm
A Music Lover’s Guide to the Digital Revolution
Great to welcome Gilad back to House of Linn. Hard to believe how quickly time flies and that this was only the second time we have seen Gilad since we left Linn’s employment in 2007 to establish House of Linn later that year. Since then, Gilad progressed his career at Linn, moving from Director of Engineering (where Gilad developed and pioneered Linn DS technology), to Managing Director.
A big thank you to Gilad and everyone who attended this event.
The purpose of this evening event at House of Linn was twofold. Originally conceived to present Gilad’s “A Music Lover's Guide to the Digital Revolution”, the event was embellished to accommodate the first launch presentation of Linn’s New Akurate System.
The main House of Linn demonstration room is very large, and using the Linn TuneDem, we had precisely installed the Klimax System prior to the event, having already installed and removed the Akurate 242 Aktiv Loudspeakers, ready to be brought back into position for the New Akurate System presentation following Gilad’s presentation.
Gilad spoke about how the music industry is experiencing a shock of seismic proportions, as physical content is replaced by digital media, and how this change affects the ways in which music is now being recorded, engineered, sold and listened to. It was a pleasure to listen and enjoy an intimate insight through the music of the world-class artists Linn is proud to work with.
This unique perspective on the journey music takes from microphone to loudspeaker, presented an evening of music recorded and replayed to a breathtaking standard of reproduction at House of Linn. Throughout Gilad’s presentation we listened to various Linn Records Studio Master Recordings with House of Linn’s top system correctly configured and installed: Linn Klimax 350 Aktiv Loudspeaker System, Klimax DS and Klimax Kontrol preamplifier.
Gilad’s presentation raised many issues. Significantly, the affect on the creative process from the perspective of the artists, engineers and producers, and the role of record labels, with some adhering to strict commercial formats, (not always successfully), contrasted with other, more enlightened, record labels whose policy is to not interfere with the repertoire and material artists wish to record, and then make high quality recordings available in a variety of resolution formats.
We are now in the age when music is digitally delivered without physical content, presenting opportunities for record labels to offer High Resolution music downloads as some already do, to deliver the best quality recordings and offer the closest connection with the performance experience intended by the artist. With Linn’s pioneering record label and award winning Linn DS players, Linn is at the forefront of this digital revolution.
The presentation was punctuated with excerpts of Studio Master Recordings by Linn Recording Artists:
Click here for the Linn Records website
Claire Martin - A Modern Art
Claire's latest release A Modern Art was recorded during March of 2009 and features the amazing talents of Nigel Hitchcock, Laurence Cottle (who also produced and arranged the sessions), Mark Nightingale, Phil Robson and Gareth Williams. Always keen to surround herself with the best musician's in town, this recording is a modern take on jazz singing in the 21st century. Two new original songs by Claire and Laurence are alongside new songs by Mark Winker, Joshua Redman, Lauren Kinhan, Colin Lazzerini and all time favourite writers Donald Fagan, Micheal Franks, Cy Colemand and Rodgers & Hart.
Click here to view this recording on the Linn Records website
Artur Pizarro - Albeniz and Granados
Artur Pizarro performs internationally in recital, chamber music and with the world's leading orchestras and conductors including Charles Dutoit, Sir Simon Rattle, Jean Fournier, Philippe Entremont, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Sir Andrew Davis, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Yuri Temirkanov, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Ilan Volkov, Tugan Sokhiev, Yakov Kreizberg, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Libor Pešek, Vladimir Jurowski and Sir Charles Mackerras.
Click here to view this recording on the Linn Records website
Artur Pizarro Beethoven Piano Concertos 3,4 and 5
Double album featuring Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor Op. 37, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58 and Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major Op. 73 - ‘Emperor' performed by Artur Pizarro, Sir Charles Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Click here to view this recording on the Linn Records website
Tatiana Parra - Inteira
This is the first album of Tatiana Parra, the singer from Sao Paulo who at less than thirty years old has the career of a veteran singer. She has sung at shows and on albums of Ivan Lins, Omara Portuondo, Rita Lee, Toquinho, Chico Pinheiro, Sandy & Júnior and André Mehmari.
The album has been produced by Marcelo Mariano with participation from the Argentine trio, Aca Seca. In addition César Camargo Mariano brings to the forefront songs from new names in the Brazilian music scene such as Pedro Viáfora, Pedro Altério and Dani Black as well as Brazilian classics by Milton Nascimento and Noel Rosa.
Click here to view this recording on the Linn Records website
Admiral Fallow - Boots Met My Face
Scottish band Admiral Fallow have just launched their new album to critical acclaim. The last couple of years has seen the band progress towards stardom, beginning with winning King Tut’s “Your Sound” award at the legendary venue. They took their unique sound to a headline spot on the T Break stage at T in the Park last year and attracted the attention of influential taste-maker Gideon Coe on 6 Music. An award of funding from the Scottish Arts Council allowed the band to begin recording their debut album Boots Met My Face and they secured the golden touch of Franz Ferdinand producer Paul Savage.
Click here to view this recording on the Linn Records website
Alfie Boe
From being spotted singing in a car factory, he made his first steps in his operatic career with the D'Oyly Carte opera company. It is therefore fitting that he is returning to his operetta heritage by exploring his love of Lehár for his fourth solo recording. In September 2006 Alfie released his eponymous first album for Classic FM which inspired such comments as, "Alfie Boe is a stunning discovery who could be the best tenor of his generation" (Observer). Then followed two albums with EMI Classics, Onward and La Passione - a collection of Neapolitan songs and arias for which he was nominated for Best Album and Best Male at the 2008 Classical BRIT Awards.
Click here to view this recording on the Linn Records website
New Linn Akurate Unveiled. World First Launch Event Presented By Gilad Tiefenbrun, Linn M.D. House Of Linn Manchester, Thursday October 28th 8pm
House of Linn's New Akurate Demonstration System fully configured and installed:
Akurate DS
Akurate Kontrol
2 x Akurate 4200 Aktiv Amplification
1 x Akurate 2200 Aktiv Amplification
Akurate 242 Aktiv Loudspeakers.
With major audio performance design improvements and a brand new chassis design, the new Akurate system not only looks gorgeous and proved to offer a substantial sound improvement too.
The New Akurate System we now have on demonstration arrived the day before the event and therefore House of Linn customers were first to experience this elevated musical performance.
This unbeatable system combination, and especially the new Akurate DS, out-performs its predecessor, detectable from the first note of music. (note audience reaction)
Some of the music we played through the New Akurate System:
Tom Jones - Praise & Blame
This is one of our favourite recordings of the year. In our opinion, Tom Jones is Britain’s James Brown and on this album of classic roots material, you will be amazed at the vocal performance and outstanding musicianship.
Hans Theessink - Blue Grooves From Vienna
Hans Theessink is a Dutch guitarist, singer and songwriter living in Vienna. He performs American blues and roots music, particularly in a delta blues style. Bo Diddley once described him as "one helluva guitar player." Theessink has released 20 albums, a songbook, a blues-guitar instruction video and a DVD.
Cream - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
No introduction necessary - our favourite track, Stormy Monday.
Robert Plant - Band Of Joy
Plant is in terrific voice throughout. Pounding drums are pushed to the front of the mix and steel guitar and banjos adorn an album with country roots and which quickly develops in surprising directions, from the gothic chime of Monkey to a lively spin on the folk song Cindy, I’ll Marry You Someday. Patty Griffin, (another House of Linn favourite) pops up with sublime vocal harmonies as Plant tackles some intriguing material.
Buster Williams Trio LIVE - 65 Roses
Featuring Buster Williams, Kenny Baron and Lenny White.
Special recognition goes to these three musicians who made such glorious music. Each is a consummate professional. As a band working under Buster Williams' leadership, they dealt effortlessly with artistic and technical impediments. Anyone who listens to this live recording gains proximity to buoyant music, extraordinary human character, and deep personal creativity.
Tracks:
1. We See
2. Concierto de Aranjuez
3. Song For Abdullah
4. Related To One
5. Nikara's Song
6. Surrey with The Fringe On Top.
Album art and liner notes included with Flac File available for download from House of Linn Website along with selection of fantastic live recordings from California's Blueport Jazz label.
Click to view this recording on the House of Linn website
House of Linn's Aktiv Weekend, August 14-15 2010.
Meet a Senior Linn Engineer at House of Linn's Aktiv Weekend, August 14-15 2010. House of Linn demonstrate the range of Linn Aktiv and Linn Passive systems by appointment throughout the year so you can always hear the Aktiv difference at a time to suit you.
For this special weekend, we are delighted to have with us special guest Phil Budd, Linn's Senior Acoustic Engineer.
Phil will be available to discuss and answer questions about Linn’s Activ technologies. Phil has worked across the Linn loudspeaker range from Klimax to Majik, implementing passive crossover designs and specifying aktiv filter technologies.
Phil designed the award-winning Majik 109 Loudspeakers and shares Golden Ear responsibilities at Linn.
Phil is also expert in room acoustics having specified and implemented the room acoustic treatment for the new demonstration facilities at Linn.
This event will also be the last opportunity to take advantage of Linn's "Love Your Linn" summer promotion, more information on our News page.
Email us to register for this event at info@houseoflinn.com, or contact us if you require further information.
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VINYL MUSIC PLAYBACK – HOUSE OF LINN EVENT MAY 27 2010
Unlock your Vinyl with the new Linn UPHORIK Universal Phono Stage + LP12 Klinik at House of Linn 10:30 AM until late. Please RSVP to info@houseoflinn.com to register for this event.
Discover the key to even more performance from your vinyl, regardless of your turntable set-up.
Join us for a special event to celebrate the launch of the new Linn Uphorik Universal Phono Stage – a new breakthrough phono stage design which unlocks the full potential of vinyl. Further UPHORIK information available in our News section.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the heightened level of musicality UPHORIK delivers from vinyl recordings – you can even challenge it against your own phono stage.
What’s more, we’ll have a special turntable promotion available where you’ll receive 10% off turntable upgrades purchased at this event.
We are also holding a special LP12 Turntable Klinik, so bring along your turntable, get expert personalised advice on suitable upgrades available for your turntable and a chance to compare against your current deck.
We recommend that you also take this opportunity to get your deck serviced at this time.
Places are limited so please contact us to book your place and discuss any special demonstration requests or enquiries you may have.
Please RSVP to info@houseoflinn.com to register for this event.
Wave Goodbye To The Compact Disc
December 3 2009 2pm - 10pm
Embrace the new era of advanced high fidelity digital sources and studio master downloads with the range of Linn DS players and Linn systems on permanent demonstration throughout House of Linn.
Our presentations show you how configuring and using any Linn DS is Dead Simple!
Enjoy our mulled wine, food and music as we get ready for Christmas.
Register for this event and take the journey to better sound with faster access to your digital music collection and your music.
We look forward to seeing you and wishing you a Delightfully Sublime Christmas!
Kind regards
Brian & Trevor
House of Linn Presents Radikal and Urika April 16 2009
An Evening With Ivor at House of Linn, February 18 2009
A unique evening of conversation, music and refreshments at House Of Linn, with Ivor Tiefenbrun M.B.E., Executive Chairman, Linn Products Limited, focused on how a Linn digital streaming source component can deliver music better than any CD player as well as improving the playback performance of standard CDs.
Linn DS playback of Studio Master quality digital music offers higher resolution than standard CD. The Klimax DS display with sampling rates (below) shows studio master resolution of 48KHz and 88.2KHz 24 bit music downloads - far better quality than standard 44.1/16bit CD recordings .
