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The Linn Sara Isobarik was a highly-regarded, compact, stand-mount loudspeaker from Linn, known for its innovative isobaric bass loading technology and musical, detailed sound. While its design required placement near a wall, it offered surprisingly deep and controlled bass for its size, with excellent dynamics and tunefulness. Reviews praise the Sara's ability to deliver a magical musical experience and a surprising amount of bass for a compact cabinet, though its 4-ohm nominal impedance means it requires a strong amplifier to perform optimally.
Key Features & Performance
Isobaric Loading:
The Sara was the only two-way Isobarik speaker designed by Linn, using two bass drivers working in tandem to achieve deep, controlled bass from a small cabinet.
Compact Size:
Designed as a stand-mount speaker, it was intended to be placed close to a wall to maximize bass performance.
Sound Quality:
Users often describe the sound as musical and detailed, with a certain "magic" not found in many other systems. It offers excellent dynamics and tunefulness.
Driver Components:
The original Sara used modified KEF drivers for bass and midrange, and a soft-dome tweeter for highs. Later models saw tweaks to the drivers, including a more robust tweeter.
Considerations for Modern Owners
Amplifier Requirements:
The nominal 4-ohm impedance dips to about 2 ohms, meaning the Sara needs a powerful amplifier capable of handling low impedances to perform at its best.
Room Placement:
While the wall-adjacent placement was a core part of the design, it can sometimes compromise stereo imaging.
Driver & Tweeter Longevity:
As with any vintage speaker, drivers may require servicing or replacement over time.
A Musical "Magic":
Despite its age and technical limitations compared to modern designs, many owners find the Sara retains a unique musicality and tunefulness that makes it a desirable classic component.
Specification:
Type: 2-way incorporating patented Isobarik bass loading system Frequency
Response: 50Hz-20kHz +/- 2.5dB
Impedance: 4ohms nominal Low frequency roll-off: 50Hz
Efficiency: 88dB for 1 watt at 1 metre (1 kHz)
Crossover Point: 2.5kHz
Power Handling: 75 watts
Drive Units: Treble : 1 x 19mm soft dome tweeter Bass : 1 x 200mm carbon loaded poly-propylene bass unit Cabinet
Loading: Infinite baffle/Isobarik loading
Size: H 425mm x W 332 mm x D 244 cm
Weight: 14.5kg Stand Height: 500mm
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