Find out more about how we test. Linn's Akurate DS media streamer is one of two streaming solutions in the company's Akurate range, which itself sits between the entry-level Sekrit, Sneaky and Majik ...

If so, then Linn's Akurate DS system is far more radical. It takes the whole process of listening to music in the home to another level, replacing physical sources like CD or SACD with music ...

It says a lot for Linn’s engineering team that each part of this system, from the Akurate DS to the 242 speakers, has a common sonic signature. This kind of consistency is rare – and suggests ...

At the heart of the setup is the Akurate DS, which shows off just why Linn decided to ditch the CD in 2009, in favour of music streaming. The Akurate DS has been given a whole new master clock ...

Linn also trotted out the Akurate Kontrol, a pre-amp stage packed with more noise-sniping tech. All this comes at a price – the Akurate DS will set you back £4500, while the Kontrol is a relative snip ...

Quickly following this, Linn released Akurate DS, Majik DS and Sneaky DS in 2008. Building on their pioneering approach, Linn today introduces a huge leap forward in audio performance that re ...