Colinear Acoustics

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.