$39K for the Linn Klimax DAC/streamer?

I haven't heard Linn's new DAC. Is it worth $39k?  Not for me, I'm not willing to pay $39k for 1 piece of audio gear.

Linn has been on the leading edge of digital music - I think their brand reputation does provide them an opportunity to create and market a high-end DAC. The upper Linn systems have active speakers and use digital converters to minimize signal loss.  Higher-end Linn systems are visually minimalistic and easy to blend into decor.

There are individuals that are willing and able to pay $39k for a DAC.  And that's their prerogative. It's their money and their experience.  

Lastly, I would if someone is willing to spend $39k for a DAC that person appreciates music.

@lanx0003 is your conjecture henry53 hasn't donated $20k to the needy?

@millercarbon I really appreciate your post.

Linn's Klimax DAC/Streamer is an interesting product.

When I think of Linn, my immediate thought is about the turntable and I'm aware of their long history with digital music.  

Linn has a great customer base with complete Linn systems - folks spending $6K to well over $60k on a complete system which can be 'camoflaged' into the room or big on display.

Their decision to design their own chip may be a way for them to get high-end audio philes to consider Linn digitial sources as well.