Ikemi vs Naim Audio CDX
The CDX's bit depth is 20-bit against the Ikemi's 24-bit, its max sample rate 96 kHz against 44.1 kHz, its output voltage 2.1V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its weight 11.34 kg (25 lbs) against 4 kg (9 lbs).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,350.14
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About the Ikemi
The Linn Ikemi is a premium integrated CD player released around 1999, positioned as Linn's top CD player below the flagship Sondek CD12. It incorporates trickle-down technology from the CD12, including proprietary '2-D' digital signal processing for minimal jitter, a precision-machined Mekto CD transport mechanism, Pacific Microsonics HDCD decoding, and Linn's Brilliant switch-mode power supply for low noise and high regulation. The player delivers smooth, refined sound with excellent dynamics, resolution, and soundstaging, supporting both standalone use and integration as a transport via Sync Link. It features balanced and single-ended analog outputs, multiple digital outputs, and compatibility with Linn's Knekt multiroom system. No longer manufactured.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 44.1 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- 24-bit Delta-Sigma
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- SPDIF BNC coaxial, AES/EBU XLR, TOSLINK optical
- Analog Outputs
- XLR balanced, RCA single-ended
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 320 × 80 × 326 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4 kg (9 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions