Linn Akurate Chakra C3200 Amplifier, 3 Channels, Perfect for Home Theater

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This is a somewhat compact and clean 3 channel amplifier, tested in our shop and delivering full power to all channels.

Perfect to complete your home theater system amplification requirements.

$4475 MSRP

From a Sound & Vision review written by Jerry Kindela:
"The Chakras revealed that same transparency and resolution over and over again, and, the more complex the material—as in the launch sequence in Contact—the more the Chakras stepped up to meet the challenge. Yes, the amplifiers can be this good under the right circumstances."

Full specifications available from the manual linked here:

Linn Akurate Chakra C3200 Amplifier - Manual

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Key features include:
• Linn Chakra technology for responsive, powerful and efficient
performance
• Powered by Linn Dynamik Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
• Output power 200 W per channel (into 4 Ω)
• Available in two, three or four-channel models
• Choice of balanced or unbalanced models (XLR or RCA connectors)
• Internally upgradeable with Aktiv crossover cards for use in a fully Aktiv system
• Energy saving automatic signal-sensing circuitry
• Precision-engineered enclosure offers exceptional acoustic properties

Akurate power amplifiers incorporate chakra, linn's patented high-efficiency ultra-linear power amplifier technology, which ensures superior levels of responsiveness, efficiency and reliability whilst producing less heat and lower distortion than traditional designs.

Linn’s proprietary dynamik switch Mode Power supply (sMPs) technology generates stable low-noise power rails for the audio circuitry, with higher mains noise isolation 2 and efficiency than noisy, bulky conventional power supplies.

All akurate power amplifers feature high quality binding posts and are available with either balanced (Xlr) or unbalanced (rca Phono) connectors. choose from two, three and four-channel models to exactly match your system requirements.

Cool-running and virtually silent during normal use, akurate power amplifiers can be combined to improve performance through multi-amping and upgraded all the way to fully aktiv configuration, with a dedicated amplification channel powering each individual loudspeaker drive unit.

Automatic signal-sensing technology detects the presence of an audio signal and minimises power consumption by reverting to sleep mode when inactive, while fault detection and protection mechanisms help safeguard your system against short circuit or excessive load damage.

An exceptional power amplifier in its own right, listen to an akurate power amplifier as part of a full akurate system to experience why this is the true performance choice for music lovers.

The SkyFi Testing Process for Solid State Amplifiers:

We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure there are no signs of stress or aging. Capacitors are checked for telltale sings of bulging or leaking, resistors are checked for signs of overheating or cracking, and transistors are checked for signs of stress or damage.

We then power up the unit carefully and run a simple 1k sine wave while monitoring the output on an oscilloscope for signs of distortion or noise. Finally, we run the amplifier to its full rated power into the appropriate resistive load provided by our Sencore amplifier tester. If there is an issue, it will usually be noticeable at this point. If everything reads clean, we will often test for THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) measured by our Keithley distortion meter, and compare it against the original manufacturers specifications. The amplifier then remains powered on to "burn in" on our test bench for a few hours to make sure there are no heat related issues. If there are balanced inputs available they will be also be tested.

Final testing involves pushing actual music thorough the amplifier. We've learned over time that some issues are only noticeable to a trained ear while listening to familiar source material. Our test bench has reference vintage KEF speakers that we're very familiar with which quickly reveal any discrepancies. Some amplifiers will then move into our listening room where they are tested with our in-house reference speakers of choice.  

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