Apparently it's not KEF and Linn joining forces, it's Linn pairing its Exaktboxes with KEF, JBL, PMC, B&W, and Kudos. Interesting technology, a similar strategy is being employed in the new Meadowlark Audio speakers. These are fairly expensive boxes and combined with having to purchase the speaker as well puts them out of the range of many audiophiles, one wonders how long until trickle down brings this technology to the masses.