The Linn Stereo Katalyst DAC provides a significant digital-to-analogue conversion upgrade for compatible Linn Selekt DSM audio cartridges. Positioned above Linn’s Standard DAC, Katalyst is designed to reveal greater musical detail, improve control and provide a more insightful listening experience without replacing the complete Selekt DSM.
The Linn Stereo Katalyst DAC features Linn’s Katalyst digital-to-analogue conversion technology, designed to deliver high-quality stereo audio performance within compatible Selekt DSM systems. As a stereo DAC module, it supports left- and right-channel conversion and is designed for use with compatible stereo cartridge modules. Its modular design allows a Selekt DSM system to be upgraded or expanded according to the desired configuration, with professional installation and system setup recommended to ensure compatibility and optimal operation.
Linn Stereo Katalyst DAC for Selekt DSM
The Linn Stereo Katalyst DAC is an internal two-channel digital-to-analogue converter module designed for compatible Linn Selekt DSM cartridges.
It provides Linn’s Level 2 DAC performance and can be selected when configuring a new Selekt DSM or upgrading a system currently using a compatible Standard stereo DAC.
Greater precision from digital music
Katalyst DAC architecture is designed to manage the conversion of digital music with greater precision than Linn’s entry-level Standard DAC. The upgrade can provide clearer separation between instruments, more controlled timing and a more revealing presentation across streamed music and connected digital sources.
Compatible Selekt DSM applications
The Stereo Katalyst DAC can be fitted to compatible stereo audio cartridges within a Linn Selekt DSM. Supported applications include stereo line-level output, integrated power amplification and Hybrid 1.1 configurations, subject to the exact cartridge and system layout.
One stereo DAC per audio cartridge
Each compatible Selekt DSM stereo audio cartridge requires one DAC module before it can provide an analogue or amplified audio output. A single Stereo Katalyst DAC handles both the left and right channels within the cartridge in which it is installed.
Standard, Katalyst and Organik options
Linn offers three stereo DAC performance levels for compatible Selekt DSM applications: Standard, Katalyst and Organik. Katalyst is the middle tier, offering a meaningful performance upgrade from Standard while retaining compatibility with existing Standard DAC modules elsewhere in a suitably configured Selekt DSM.
A modular Selekt DSM upgrade
The modular Selekt DSM architecture allows the DAC performance to be upgraded without replacing the enclosure or every other internal component. This makes the Linn Stereo Katalyst DAC suitable for customers who want to improve an existing Selekt DSM gradually or specify a stronger-performing new system from the outset.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Product Overview |
Product Type |
Internal stereo digital-to-analogue converter module |
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Product Overview |
DAC Architecture |
Linn Katalyst |
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Product Overview |
Performance Level |
Level 2 |
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Product Overview |
Audio Channels |
Stereo, two-channel |
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Compatibility |
Compatible Platform |
Selected Linn Selekt DSM configurations |
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Compatibility |
Standalone Operation |
No |
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Compatibility & Installation |
Professional Fitting |
Required |
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Compatible Cartridge Types |
Stereo Line Out Cartridge |
Compatible |
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Compatible Cartridge Types |
Stereo Power Out Cartridge |
Compatible |
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Compatible Cartridge Types |
Stereo Hybrid 1.1 Cartridge |
Compatible |
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Compatible Cartridge Types |
Mono Line Out Cartridge |
Not compatible |
