Restoring a LINN KAN
Restoring a LINN KAN
The Linn Kan is an iconic, compact two-way standmount loudspeaker produced by Scottish audio manufacturer Linn. Introduced in the late 1970s, it gained a legendary reputation for fast, dynamic, and engaging sound reproduction despite its small footprint. Utilizing an infinite-baffle (sealed enclosure) design, the Kan was famously engineered to sit right against a back wall to maximize bass response. Featuring drivers derived from Linn's flagship Isobarik speaker—including a KEF B110 bass/midrange unit—it delivers remarkable clarity, rhythmic drive, and vocal realism for its size.
IMF Electronics TLS50
Technical Specifications & System Details
| System Type | 4-Way Passive Floorstanding Transmission Line |
| Frequency Range | 23 Hz to beyond audibility |
| Bass Unit (Woofer) | 8" (20.5 cm) Bextrene cone with large magnet |
| Midrange Unit | 4" (10 cm) cone in separate line termination |
| Tweeter | Dome High-Frequency unit |
| Super-Tweeter | Ultra-High-Frequency dome unit |
| Crossover | 4-way electrical at 375 Hz, 3 kHz, and 15 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 to 8 Ohms |
| Recommended Power | 30 – 70 Watts RMS |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 96 cm × 36 cm × 38 cm (36" × 14" × 15") |
| Net Weight | 27 kg (59.5 lbs) each |
