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The showroom will be closed from Tuesday 24th December and will re-open Tuesday 7^th January.

If you have a purchase enquiry during this period, please email colin@wysah.com

We thank all our clients for their support in 2024 and are looking forward to 2025.

From all here at WYSAH, wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Introducing, the 150, 119 and Selekt DSM: Classic Hub.

Linn’s 119 is a modern and high-performance compact loudspeaker; 150 is its larger, floor-standing sibling. Both all-new Linn passive speaker models are energetic and refined.

Their goal for the 119 and 150 was to create fundamentally entertaining loudspeakers that would play any source material equally well, in a refined and sophisticated manner. Both models are fitted with premium drive units which are mounted at the very front of the baffle, with no grille, to minimise occlusion and improve excursion.

The rear-ported design for the 119 delivers high performance bass, whilst the bass augmentation filter further improves performance when fed from a Linn DSM.

The 150 sports down-firing ports, which produce impactful and omnidirectional bass performance.

Both models feature low-order crossovers which have been designed for signal purity and, as a result, lend the speakers to speed and dynamism.

With 119 and 150 having 2- and 3-way designs respectively, it is now both easier and more attainable than ever to upgrade from passive to the extraordinary performance of Linn’s Exakt technology.

119 and 150 are available in Satin Black, White, Walnut, or Oak veneered finish. Optional black or silver, mild-steel pedestal stands are available for mounting 119 speakers.

This upated version of the Selekt DSM: Classic Hub enhances the overall quality of the Selekt DSM lineup whilst maintaining the cartridge-based modularity and compatibility of its predecessor.

The Classic Hub features an eye-catching central control dial containing hidden LEDs that shine through to indicate volume.  An array of six machined stainless-steel buttons for one-touch access to inputs, playlists or albums.

A high-performance, integrated, analogue-to-digital conversion stage which accepts anything from turntables to CD players and a dedicated RCA output providing bass reinforcement to a subwoofer, ensures you get impeccable sound quality from anything you connect. There is also an integrated headphone amp with 1/4″ jack output for personal listening sessions.

“As Linn loudspeaker users for decades, Steve and I are very excited with the new 119 and 150 . The main designer at Linn is responsible for loudspeakers that represent his genius at eliciting total musical immersion and involvement.” – Colin

For more information please contact our showroom on: 01494 681300 or email colin@wysah.com.

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Linn are continuously developing new, precision-engineered components for their signature Sondek LP12 and, this summer, they are celebrating this upgradeability with a unique, limited time promotion.

Over the months of June, July and August this year, with the purchase of any Sondek LP12 component, you will receive a 30% discount on any second (lower cost) upgrade you choose to buy at the same time. 

The promotion applies to all Linn Sondek LP12 components.

One of the many beauties of Linn’s Sondek LP12 is its modularity and inherent upgradeability. Linn has a range of precision-engineered components available to take your LP12 to the next level of performance.

Colin, our hi-fi guru and renowned LP12 expert, will be happy to show you how much more performance can be achieved from your turntable, giving you an even greater enjoyment from your vinyl and as a result, bringing you closer to your music.

 Call him at the showroom on 01494 681300 or email colin@wysah.com

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The sublime performance of Organik DAC – first debuted in 2021 – is now available as a retrofit upgrade to Akubarik integrated loudspeakers.

Designed without compromise, and engineered entirely in-house, Organik is the embodiment of over thirty years of digital technology innovation and expertise.

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

All these elements work in harmony to create an analog signal with incredibly low levels of noise and distortion — far lower than anything Linn has ever achieved before.

This new upgrade joins the established list of Organik-compatible products – comprising Klimax 350 loudspeakers, Klimax Exaktbox, any Selekt DSM, and all variants of Klimax DS and DSM – even the very first model manufactured in 2007.

For any and all queries, please contact Colin at our showroom on: 01494 681300 or email colin@wysah.com.

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Introducing, NAIT 50:

Naim’s limited-edition integrated amplifier, comprised of 1973 pieces. Naim’s 50^th anniversary amplifier pays homage to their iconic integrated amplifier: NAIT 1. NAIT 50 has been entirely redesigned and some of the new features found in their New Classic series includes a discrete transistor headphone amplifier, giving you the choice to enjoy all types of listening.

Nait 50 can be linked with all loudspeaker types, as well as a streamer. Combining power, performance and versatility, Nait 50 has 25W of power per channel, with peaks of 225W, a discrete transistor MM phono stage and three analogue inputs. Behind its sleek design, NAIT 50 delivers top-notch sound quality.

Made in England and handcrafted in Naim workshops, NAIT 50 boasts exceptional sound quality behind its sleek design.

We have been recognized by Naim as a platinum retailer. With over 50 years of Naim experience.

The NAIT 50 is a limited-edition release, which is selling out rapidly. If you are interested in this product, you’ll not want to miss out.

To discuss the NAIT 50, or any other Naim products, please contact Colin at the showroom on 01494 681300 or email colin@wysah.com

Selekt DSM

Selekt DSM is the most configurable digital music player ever. It is versatile, upgradeable and, crucially, sounds exceptional.
The Selekt DSM range was conceived with the intent for it to accommodate Linn’s latest technological advancements – and those of the future – by virtue of its ingenious, modular design.

Your Selekt DSM can evolve with you as your desires and requirements change.
Choose your enclosure, choose your preferred DAC performance level, and set Selekt DSM to work in your choice of application – all from one box – and with the ability to upgrade easily at any time.

If you have been considering a Linn purchase please contact Colin at the showroom on 01494 681300 Tues-Sat or email colin@wysah.com

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The price of all Naim products will significantly increase from 6th December.

This is due to the ongoing impact of the Covid pandemic which has created worldwide shortages of of components leading to major logistical issues. Naim cannot absorb these and other costs any longer and it has been necessary to increase prices to allow them to move forward. Their commitment to manufacturing quality and ongoing research and development costs have made this necessary.

Any orders placed with Naim before this date will be invoiced at the current price, so if you have been considering a Naim purchase please contact Colin at the showroom who can discuss any inquiry you may have.

Showroom: 01494 681300 or email: colin@wysah.com

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Introducing the latest iteration of Linn’s reference turntable, Klimax LP12.

Klimax LP12 produces even more musical pitch-perfect performance thanks to Linn’s new Radikal. This is achieved as a result of its its hyper-accurate speed management technology, whisper-quiet power supply rails and cutting-edge motor design; the culmination of which led to their breakthrough cartridge, Ekstatik.

The new Radikal generates a sustained and uniform rotation closer to 33⅓ rpm than any other turntable. The FPGA managed motor control unit and the latest, precision engineered motor technology work in unison to produce an ultra-smooth rotation, with their lowest drift measurements ever.

Radikal’s cutting-edge DC motor design generates negligible electromagnetic interference, effectively eliminating it as a sound of distortion. The motor itself features lower-noise voltage regulators, and smaller components, making everything electrically quieter than ever too.

An all-new 6-layer board facilitates shorter signal paths, small componentry, and minimal overall noise via dedicated ground and power planes. This improved board design sits at the heart of new Radikal, yielding their all-time lowest noise floor.

Ekstatik, Linn’s new flagship cartridge sets a new bar for synergy between the arm and cartridge. The unique construction forges a harmonious synergy with the Ekos SE, removing unwanted resonances along the arm, and out through the sub-chassis. Aluminium-bronze inserts allow Ekstatik to reap the sonic benefits Linn found that this alloy possess.

A micro-ridge stylus on a sapphire cantilever makes for an extraordinarily responsive cartridge. The sapphire is far stiffer than boron or aluminium, eliciting less loss between the stylus and the generator.

A micro-ridge stylus on a sapphire cantilever makes for an extraordinarily responsive cartridge. The sapphire is far stiffer than boron or aluminium, eliciting less loss between the stylus and the generator.

Klimax LP12 is further enhanced by the very best Sondek LP12 components;

Keel – Integrated sub-chassis, armboard and tonearm collar

Machined from a solid piece of aluminium, Keel provides extremely rigid support to the tonearm and platter. Screws, fixings and joins between each component have been eliminated; removing virtually all vibrations.

Ekos SE – Flagship tonearm

Advanced materials have been carefully selected for their sound performance and low resonance properties. These minimise interference and resonance. The arm tube is machined from titanium to reduce resonance, while a stainless steel bearing housing ensures precision of movement.

Urika/Urika II

Analogue – Thanks to its location within the Sondek LP12 plinth itself, cable length (and therefore signal loss and noise) is at an absolute minimum. A dual mono design banishes any potential crosstalk.

Digital – A breakthrough in phono stage design, Urika II uses cutting-edge digital signal processing technology to implement the RIAA curve in the digital domain. This results in even lower distortion, lower noise and more music.

We feel this is the best musical performance Linn have ever achieved and is the new standard for LP replay.

On demonstration now at our showroom in Beaconsfield 01494 681300 or email colin@wysah.com

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In a recent Hi-Fi+ issue the Klimax DSM received a glowing review by Alan Sircom, in which he says it is the best streaming audio component he’s ever reviewed. In this post I will share a few excerpts from that issue. 

“I don’t want to focus on the styling, as there is a whole lot of tech going on under the hood that makes the Klimax DSM just so advanced when put against its peers, but you just can’t help be drawn to those looks.”

“A reviewer’s job is to trip products up, but the best products trip us up instead. When this happens, we play music that we think will show limitations in a device, and they end up highlighting their strengths instead. So it was with the Klimax DSM; I played the Overture to The Pirates of Penzance [D’Oyly Carte, Decca] which is a great test for imaging, but ended up being so musically bouncy and fun (as it should be) I felt like I should have mutton-chops and be wearing a smoking jacket.”

“The Linn Klimax DSM is one of those ultra-rare products that resets what you thought possible from a component, in this case streaming. If you are already down the top-tier Linn rabbit hole then this is a ‘must include’ on your wish list. But even those with absolutely nothing from the Scottish brand should put this on their ‘must hear’ list, simply because it gives you an insight into what streaming is truly capable of. Let’s not mince words; this is the best streaming audio component I’ve ever reviewed.”

I think his closing statement says it all.

You can experience the new Klimax DSM at our showroom in Beaconsfield. Please contact Colin for more information or to book a demonstration:

Showroom: 01494 681300 or email: colin@wysah.com

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