Wharfedale - Linton Heritage Loudspeakers (Pair)
Retro style, timeless musicality
The Linton makes use of its wide baffle by incorporating a large (by modern standards) bass driver with a 200mm Kevlar cone, mounted on a rigid, die-cast chassis. Above this sits a 135mm midrange driver, also sporting a woven Kevlar cone and housed within its own internal enclosure. Finally, a 25mm fabric-dome tweeter with a high-flux ferrite magnet handles high frequencies.
The original Linton incarnations of the 1960s and 1970s were well known for their rich and natural sound quality; the new model retains these attributes but upgrades the performance in every department. Its bass is deep and well-defined, its midrange clear and open, with free-breathing dynamics and an expansive scale that brings music to life. It is a sound you can dive into and lose yourself in, as you listen to album after album; a nostalgic nod to the past elevated to a level fit for the future.
The original Linton incarnations of the 1960s and 1970s were well known for their rich and natural sound quality; the new model retains these attributes but upgrades the performance in every department. Its bass is deep and well-defined, its midrange clear and open, with free-breathing dynamics and an expansive scale that brings music to life. It is a sound you can dive into and lose yourself in, as you listen to album after album; a nostalgic nod to the past elevated to a level fit for the future.
Designed to appeal
This is a speaker that exudes authenticity, designed to appeal to the dedicated music-lover.
In keeping with a design intended to be treasured, the new Linton sports hand-matched wood veneers and optional matching stands with a similarly classic style. Custom-made to ensure each speaker is sited at the perfect height for a seated listener, the stand’s rigid metal frame ensures critical damping of unwanted vibrations, embellished with wood-veneered panels at the top and bottom to complement the speakers. The design even provides space to store vinyl records within the stand’s structure.
In keeping with a design intended to be treasured, the new Linton sports hand-matched wood veneers and optional matching stands with a similarly classic style. Custom-made to ensure each speaker is sited at the perfect height for a seated listener, the stand’s rigid metal frame ensures critical damping of unwanted vibrations, embellished with wood-veneered panels at the top and bottom to complement the speakers. The design even provides space to store vinyl records within the stand’s structure.
Wiim Amp Streaming Amplifier (Each)
Stream Everything
You Love
Streamline your sonic exploration with the WiiM Home app. Say goodbye to app-hopping; this all-in-one interface connects you to a plethora of popular music streaming services like Spotify, iHeartRadio, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Napster, Pandora, TuneIn, Deezer, and more.
Does It All Like Magic
Master your audio universe with the WiiM Home App. Stream from top music services and manage your system effortlessly, room by room. Adjust volume, sync speakers, save favorites, set alarms, and tweak settings—all in one place. Prefer your go-to music app? No problem, play straight from it. Plus, go hands-free with voice commands. Whether you're using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, control is just a word away, even with the included voice remote.
Your Music Library
Everywhere
Everywhere
Plug your USB disk into the WiiM Amp and transform your home into a personal concert hall. Stream your digital music collection in studio-quality to multiple WiiM devices throughout your space. The WiiM Amp not only indexes your music library but also serves as an always-on media server, making your personal tunes accessible anytime, anywhere in your home.
Tailor-Made Audio
Endless Possibilities
Endless Possibilities
Unlock a world of sound customization with the WiiM Amp. Whether you're integrating ceiling speakers, reviving vintage audio gear, or optimizing your TV's sound, our robust suite of EQ options has you covered. Choose from 24 preset settings, fine-tune with a 10-band graphic EQ, or dive deep with a 4-band parametric EQ—all easily accessible in the app. Plus, enjoy the freedom to set independent EQ profiles for each input source, be it HDMI, Optical, Line, BT, or Network. Craft your perfect audio landscape, room by room, source by source.
Seamless Voice Control with 360° Bluetooth Remote
Experience effortless control over the WiiM Amp via the Bluetooth remote, featuring built-in Alexa for voice commands. Navigate without any barriers, and easily perform actions like play, pause, track skipping, volume adjustments, and muting. Plus, enjoy one-tap access to your favorite content through customizable presets.
Specifications
Audio Amplification
- Amplifier IC: TI TPA3255
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Main Purpose:
- Connected to amplifier or powered speaker for streaming
- Connected to passive speaker for streaming
- Pair with a Sub: Yes
- USB Port (Storage/Audio Out): Yes
- Ethernet: Yes
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DAC IC:
- TI PCM 5121
- AKM 4493SEQ
- ESS 9018 K2M
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Analog Out SNR:
- 106 dB
- 121 dB
- 98 dB
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THD+N (Analog Out):
- -92dB (0.0025%)
- -113dB (0.00023%)
- -92dB (0.002%)
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Analog Input (ADC):
- Fixed 48k, 16 bit
- Up to 192k, 24 bit
- Chromecast Audio: Yes
- Group with Nest speakers and Display: Yes
- Group with Echo speakers and Display: Yes
- Alexa Multiroom with UHD: Yes
- Group with HomePods: Yes
- Works with Alexa: Yes
- Works with Google: Yes
- Works with Siri: Yes
- Group with WiiM or Linkplay devices: Yes
- AirPlay 2: Yes
- 2-Way Bluetooth: Yes
- Roon Ready: Yes
- DLNA: Yes
- Spotify Connect & TIDAL Connect: Yes
- Gapless Playback: Yes
- 10-band Graphics EQ: Yes
- Linkplay Music Streaming Platform: Yes
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CPU:
- Dualcore A7
- Quad Core A53
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DRAM:
- 128 MB
- 512 MB
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Flash:
- 128 MB
- 512 MB
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Audio Input Port:
- AUX 3.5mm jack
- Line-in, Optical
- Stereo RCA / Optical / HDMI ARC / USB-A
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Audio Output Port:
- AUX 3.5mm jack, Optical
- Line-Out, Optical, Coax
- HP terminals / Subwoofer
