Linn LM-2 (1986–c.1988)
The Linn LM-2 was a budget-priced bookshelf loudspeaker, introduced in 1986 as part of Linn's entry-level "LK" Series. It was effectively a simplified version of the then-current Kan II — sharing the same cabinet and drive units, but fitted into a more basic enclosure. The cabinet was a small two-way cuboid in the "BBC style": thin-wall panels, no internal bracing, and no reinforcement, with the walls extensively damped using bitumen pads. A single capacitor crossover sat in series with the tweeter.
One of the more distinctive aspects of the LM-2 was its mounting. The speakers came with stanchions or screws fitted as standard, and these had to be used — the design expected you to screw the speakers down rather than merely placing them on stands. In the U.S., where it sold for $250.00 USD, reviewers found the bare wire connections "fiddly" to deal with. In the UK it retailed at £99 each. Linn positioned it against the then very popular Spendor SA1.
Its catalogue lifespan was short — roughly two-and-a-half years. Between 1986 and 1988, Linn also offered the LM-1, a floor-standing equivalent of the LM-2. Today, used prices typically reflect the low original cost, with examples changing hands in the $50–$150 range depending on condition. For a true Linn sound on a budget, the LM-2 remains a low-cost entry point into the brand.
No full specification sheet survives in the record — frequency response, sensitivity, impedance, and dimensions are not documented in available sources.
- Introduced: 1986
- Type: Two-way bookshelf loudspeaker
- UK price: £99 each
- US price: $250.00
- Shares cabinet and drive units with: Linn Kan II
- Related model: LM-1 (floor-standing equivalent, 1986–1988)
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