CoLinear Acoustics is a British hi-fi audio technology company founded in 2024 by brothers Michael and Oliver Freeborn, officially incorporated on March 22, 2024, as a private limited company based in Fort William, Scotland. Operating from 3 Lundy Road, Inverlochy, the company represents a very recent entry into the high-end audio market, focusing on state-of-the-art yet affordable digital audio solutions that pioneer the latest innovations and technologies. CoLinear Acoustics develops precision digital audio components that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and exceptional musical reproduction, combining rigorous engineering with deep understanding of real-world audio system performance. The company's inaugural product, the DSP-8C, is an 8-channel digital signal processor and preamplifier launched in August 2024, powered by the latest Analog Devices SHARC+ multicores running at 1GHz with highly optimized IIR and FIR accelerators for cutting-edge DSP performance. Initially offered as a Founders' Edition for £995 (later £1,195), the DSP-8C provides professional-grade room correction, crossover design, and time alignment capabilities for both domestic and professional environments. The company's mission centers on pioneering digital audio solutions that meet the demands of modern audiophiles and professionals, with future plans to expand their range of high-performance products including DACs, amplification systems, and integrated solutions that set new benchmarks in digital audio technology and system integration.
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The DSP-8C by Colinear Acoustics exemplifies advanced digital audio processing, optimized for professional and domestic setups, delivering high-end functionalities at a competitive price.
Equipped with an eight-channel ES9039SPRO DAC and OPA1612-based output stage, it ensures superior audio fidelity.
Powered by a 1GHz SHARC+ processor, it offers unparalleled DSP capabilities, including advanced room correction and multi-way active crossovers.
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The CoLinear Acoustics DSP 8C is an 8-channel digital signal processor and preamplifier designed for both home and professional audio applications.
Powered by a 1 GHz SHARC+ processor, it supports up to 348 IIR biquads and over 49,000 FIR taps, maintaining 24-bit precision at 96 or 192 kHz sampling rates.
Equipped with ES9039SPRO DAC chips and OPA1612 operational amplifiers, it achieves -127 dB THD+N and a 130 dB dynamic range.
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