Linn KAN Owner's Manual
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LINN KAN
O W N E R S
M A N U A L
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  • Page 1 LINN KAN O W N E R S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product : This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals.
  • Page 3 In addition to any statutory rights the customer may have we undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.
  • Page 4 The addition of any Linn component will improve the sound quality of your system. We have a policy of continuously improving our products and, wherever...
  • Page 5 KANs can be used on stands, bookshelves, close to a television set if required, and an ingenious wall bracket, the Linn BRAKIT, is available to allow the KANs to be mounted on any suitable wall.
  • Page 6: Eneral Information

    BRAKIT is hidden behind the speakers. Full installation instructions and fixings are supplied with the BRAKITs. GRILLES The KAN grille has no frame and fits directly onto the front baffle. This avoids the problems of rattling and diffraction which a frame can induce.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE The Linn KANs normally need no maintenance, other than occasionally polishing the cabinet with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Take care not to touch the drive units behind the grille cloth. If you have to transport your speakers, remove the BRAKITs if fitted and use the original packing.
  • Page 8 NSTALLATION GUIDE Lift the cabinets from the carton by their sides to avoid damaging the grilles or drive units. If you can, keep the packing for possible future transportation. CONNECTION Connection of the loudspeaker to the amplifier should be made with good quality cable.
  • Page 9 KAN speakers have been designed to perform best when placed fairly close to a wall. Ideally, the rear of the loudspeaker should be between 2" and 12" (5 cm and 30 cm) from the wall, and at least 18"...
  • Page 10: Technical Note

    This allows the KANs to be used close to television sets without risk of distorting the picture. The cabinet is built in the Linn tradition; extremely solidly with a particularly thick front baffle. The cabinet is small, rigid and free of any significant boxy colourations.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker Frequency response 70Hz - 20kHz. +/-3dB Input Impedance 4 Ohms Efficiency 88dB for 1W at 1m (1kHz) Amplifier power 30 - 80W Drive Units Dia.19mm ceramic-domed treble Dia.130mm woven GlassFiber bass/midrange Size H.303mm x W.187mm x D.183mm Weight 5.6kg each...
  • Page 12: General System Installation

    INTERCONNECT LEADS Correct cables should be used. We recommend good quality copper cable for interconnect leads and advise 4 mm multicore copper cable, such as Linn K20, K400 or K600 for speaker leads. Your Linn dealer can supply high quality interconnects for linking all your hi-fi components.
  • Page 13: Guarantee And Service

    For full warranty details, please refer to the card enclosed. If you are in any doubt, please contact your nearest Linn dealer. For information on your nearest dealer, contact the Linn factory in Scotland or your national distributor.
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