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ARTIKULAT Loudspeaker System
Owner’s Manual
Introduction English
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amplifier technology
(ARTIKULAT 350A, 350, 340A, 340, 320A and 320)
The ARTIKULAT loudspeakers incorporate CHAKRA, the
very latest proprietary Linn power amplifier technology.
CHAKRA perfectly combines the speed and precision of
integrated MOSFET circuitry with smooth and highly robust
discrete bipolar transistors for precisely controlled power at
all listening levels.
Linn 3-K Array (patent pending)
(ARTIKULAT 350A, 350, 340A, 340, 320A
and 320)
This Linn designed and engineered acoustic
array delivers optimised dispersion and
performance. The array provides open,
natural presentation and clear, precise
dialogue and effects. All components used in
the array are matched to a close tolerance,
retaining sonic purity and consistency
throughout.
The 3-K Array incorporates mid, tweeter and
super-tweeter drive units.
Fully AKTIV* models
(ARTIKULAT 350A, 340A, 320A and 345)
On the fully AKTIV versions of the ARTIKULAT
loudspeakers, all the circuitry required for full
AKTIV operation - i.e. amplifier channels and
AKTIV crossovers for the entire frequency
range are integrated into the module at the rear
of the loudspeaker cabinet. This allows direct
connection to the audio output of a preamplifier
or system controller, such as the Linn KISTO
system controller.
AKTIV* upgrade options for standard models
(ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320)
The standard models can have their upper 3-K Array (and in the case of the ARTIKULAT
350 and 340, upper bass driver) driven passively, using the internal passive crossover
and external amplification; or they can be reconfigured by your authorised Linn retailer
for full AKTIV operation, using a converter module, external amplification and Linn AKTIV
crossover modules. Alternatively, your ARTIKULAT loudspeakers can be returned to our
factory for upgrade to full internal AKTIV operation.
The principal bass drivers are fully AKTIV in all configurations.
Easy adjustment of key loudspeaker characteristics
(All models)
TREBLE SHELF (fully AKTIV models only), BASS SHELF and BASS ROLL-ON settings on
the ARTIKULAT 350, 340 and 320 models can be adjusted using slide switches on the
rear of the loudspeakers.
Seven different parameters can be adjusted on the ARTIKULAT 345 bass extension
loudspeaker using its select and adjustment switches.
* See
AKTIV operation chapter for further details.
