When British Audio Guys were invited to install a Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and a Linn Selekt DSM music streamer at Emerson Collective’s Santa Monica offices, we knew this wasn’t just another project. It was a chance to bring world-class Linn sound into a workplace dedicated to bold ideas and meaningful change.
Setting the Soundstage with Linn
The Santa Monica office of Emerson Collective is light-filled and open, designed to encourage collaboration and creativity. Into this inspiring environment, we carefully installed the legendary Linn Sondek LP12, a turntable renowned for its timeless engineering and unmatched musicality. Alongside it, we integrated the Linn Selekt DSM, a state-of-the-art streaming hub that combines digital flexibility with breathtaking sound quality.
Every detail of the Linn installation was handled with precision—from adjusting the LP12’s suspension and tonearm to configuring the Selekt DSM for seamless playback across the space. Together, the system delivers both the warmth of vinyl and the clarity of high-resolution digital streaming, filling the office with music that inspires and engages.
Emerson Collective’s Mission
Founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective is an organization that blends philanthropy, investment, and advocacy to address some of society’s toughest challenges. Their work spans education reform, immigration policy, environmental action, independent media, and health equity.
What makes Emerson Collective distinctive is its hybrid model. By bringing together entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers, and community leaders, it works to create systemic change. From reimagining how schools can better serve students to advancing climate solutions and supporting independent journalism through ownership of The Atlantic, Emerson Collective operates at the intersection of ideas and impact.
Music in Harmony with Purpose
Just as Emerson Collective combines tradition and innovation in pursuit of its mission, Linn audio reflects the same philosophy. The Sondek LP12 embodies decades of refinement and craftsmanship, while the Selekt DSM represents Linn’s cutting-edge digital technology. Together, they form a hi-fi system that is both timeless and forward-looking—a perfect match for the forward-thinking environment at Emerson Collective Santa Monica.
More Than Just a Linn Installation
For British Audio Guys, this was about more than simply setting up a turntable and streamer. It was about shaping an atmosphere where music supports creativity, collaboration, and focus. In a space dedicated to solving complex challenges and shaping a better future, it feels only fitting that the soundtrack is delivered with the same care, precision, and passion that defines both Linn and Emerson Collective.
