Organik DAC Upgrade
Linn’s first-ever, entirely homegrown DAC
Linn holds a strict standard of progress, ensuring that any prototype must definitively surpass existing alternatives before moving forward.
When it came to developing our own DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), we adhered to this principle. It was only deemed worthwhile if the outcome proved notably superior to our prior designs utilizing optimized third-party chips.
Organik represents the culmination of over three decades of expertise in digital technology. We were pioneers in high-performance digital streaming within the hi-fi industry, and now we're once again raising the bar with this groundbreaking shift in digital-to-analog conversion technology.
Through the innovative architecture, implementation, and realization of the Organik DAC, we have achieved full control over the entire music signal chain, completing the puzzle we've been assembling for so long.
At Linn, we hold a rigorous standard when it comes to progress. If a prototype cannot emphatically answer the question, "Is this better than what's available elsewhere?" it does not move forward.
This principle also applied to the design and construction of our own DAC, developed entirely from scratch. We embarked on this endeavor only if the outcome would be notably superior to our previous designs that relied on third-party chips.
As for the sound quality, we leave it for others to judge. However, you can trust that we don't undertake any venture unless we can surpass existing alternatives and achieve excellence in our offerings.
"The new Organik DAC is a major advance on the already excellent Katalyst. The new DAC’s myriad improvements happen at a deeper, musical level – where the innate emotion of the players is revealed in all its glory."
- David Price, International Editor-in-Chief, StereoNET
Upgrade to Organik
Now, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the extraordinary performance of Organik throughout the well-established Klimax and Selekt DSM ranges. Whether you are building a new system or seeking to upgrade your existing products, the sublime capabilities of Organik are within reach.
Crafted without making any compromises and meticulously engineered in-house, Organik represents the pinnacle of digital technology expertise, combining over three decades of experience into its design.
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To attain the utmost level of sublime sonic quality achievable with Selekt DSM, we offer an extraordinary Organik DAC that has undergone relentless optimization. This DAC is available in either a dual-mono or stereo configuration, ensuring an exceptional audio experience.
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“The new Organik DAC lifts a veil from the recording, bringing a more vibrant, intricate and natural sound that you can almost reach out and touch.”
David Price, International Editor-in-Chief, StereoNET
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“It delivers a really precise presentatin of the musical content, akin to actually being in the recording studio. Honestly, it’s just stunning.”
Ian A., Klimax 350 Owner
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“It took all of two seconds to realise that this really is a monumental improvement - with more punch and involvement!”
Glyn T., Klimax Exaktbox Owner
Technical Detail
There are many different types of ‘discrete’ DAC. Although simply making something ‘discrete’ does not necessarily result in high performance. The performance advantage of Organik comes from its unique combination of:
Modulation method – Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Delta-Sigma
Conversion stage – Discrete Analog Finite Impulse Response (AFIR)
Implementation – Ultra-stable power, precision clocking, and expert PCB design
When employed together, the PWM modulator and AFIR conversion stage are immune to many of the problems that affect other discrete designs — where small errors in switching times or resistor values can generate distortion.
However, in order to realise the full potential of this conversion method, great attention must also be paid to other factors such as power supply, clocking, and perhaps most importantly, the physical layout of the circuit board.
Organik uses an 8-layer circuit board, facilitating optimal delivery of power and clocks to the DAC. Power for the conversion stage is generated by a discrete regulator, and delivered using multiple internal power planes.
Clock traces are matched to within fractions of a millimetre, to ensure that every part of the DAC receives its clock at precisely the same time. All these elements work in harmony to create an analog signal with incredibly low levels of noise and distortion — far lower than anything we’ve ever achieved before.