Klimax Kontrol vs Sonic Frontiers Line 2
The Line 2's signal-to-noise is 93 dB against the Klimax Kontrol's 91.1 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.003%, and its output impedance 121Ω against 300Ω.
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The Linn Klimax Kontrol is a reference-grade, two-channel solid-state analogue line preamplifier introduced in 2002. It uses a short signal path, a precision 0.5 dB-step electronic volume control, a switch-mode power supply and a machined aluminium Klimax chassis. It provides three single-ended line inputs plus one balanced line input, with single-ended and balanced preamplifier outputs; it was also designed for compatibility with Linn KNEKT multiroom systems. This information applies to the original analogue Klimax Kontrol; later Klimax Kontrol/DSM products are different network/digital preamplifiers.
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
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The Line 2's signal-to-noise is 93 dB against the Klimax Kontrol's 91.1 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.003%, and its output impedance 121Ω against 300Ω.
The KRC-2's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the Klimax Kontrol's 91.1 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.003%, and its output impedance 10Ω against 300Ω.
The Pre2P's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Klimax Kontrol's 91.1 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.003%, and its output impedance 100Ω against 300Ω.
The AMG-PRA's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the Klimax Kontrol's 91.1 dB, its thd 0.008% against 0.003%, and its output impedance 100Ω against 300Ω.
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