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AV5103

Name: Linn AV5103
Brand: Linn

Linn

AV 51 Series

AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$650

About the AV5103

The Linn AV-5103 is a high-end AV preamplifier and system controller from Linn Products, released around 1996. It supports multi-channel surround sound processing (up to 5.1 channels, lacking DTS, 7.1, and DPL II in some models), with inputs for various sources including digital bitstream decoding for DVDs. Known for excellent sound quality, musicality, and detail when paired with other Linn components, though it has quirks like slow DVD bitstream recognition, tendency to run hot, no component video switching, and limited upgradability. Features standby mode, switch-mode power supply, and compatibility with Linn active crossover modules in related products. Comes with AV5101 remote control in some listings; front panel buttons may be missing on used units. Original retail was around $8000-$10,000 in the 1990s/2000s; current used market $500-$3250.

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