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* ''Type:'' Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology
 
* ''Type:'' Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology
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::Supports Stereo speakers from 2way to 5-way
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::Software upgradable to support more and more loudspeakers
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::Connects to power amplifiers and externally Aktiv speakers
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:* Can only be used wit Exakt-Link output products
  
 
* ''Features''  
 
* ''Features''  
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
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** ''Exakt Technology''
  
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
== '''Support''' ==
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# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
 
# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
# '''EXAKT LINK'''- To connect to Exakt compatible devices
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# '''EXAKT LINK'''- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
# '''BALANCED OUTPUT 1 - 10''' - To connect to XLR input power amplifiers.
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# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (XLR,variable level) - To connect to power amplifiers with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
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# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
 
# '''FALLBACK''' - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).
 
# '''FALLBACK''' - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).
  
# '''FALLBACK''' - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming).
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Note: Both XLR and RCA outputs are active simulatneously.  
# '''ETHERNET''' - To connect to a network.
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=== EXAKT LED Status ===
# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (XLR, line level) - To connect sources with balanced (XLR) outputs.
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# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (RCA, phono/line level) - To connect a turntable or line level source with unbalanced (RCA) outputs*.  (Default MC phono)
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# '''PHONO GROUND''' - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
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# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (XLR,variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.
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# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
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'''''LED'''''
# '''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
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# '''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
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# '''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
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'''''OFF'''''
# '''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
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# '''HDMI INPUTS''' - To connect sources with HDMI outputs.
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# '''HDMI OUTPUT''' - To connect to a display device with HDMI inputs.
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'''''ON'''''
# '''EARTH GROUND''' - To connect to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available or to join to the earths of other products in the system to improve performance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.
 
  
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'''''Flash / Blink'''''
  
'''*''' Input 3 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving coil phono input for connection to turntables. This can be changed by a Linn dealer to a moving magnet phono input or a line-level input.
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|-
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| align="center" | '''0 Master Port'''
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| align="center" | No Link
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| align="center" | Link Discovered
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| align="center" | Link Activity
  
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|-
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| align="centre" | '''1 Audio Clock'''
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| align="center" | No Clock
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| align="center" | Clock locked
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| align="center" | Clock not locked
  
== '''Front Panel Connections''' ==
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|-
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| align="center" | '''2 Slave Port'''
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| align="center" | No Link
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| align="center" | Link Enabled
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| align="center" | Link Activity
  
[[Image:Akurate_DSM_front.jpg|center|750px]]
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|-
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| align="center" | '''3 Software Status'''
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| align="center" | Not Configured
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| align="center" | Running
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| align="center" | Hardware Fault
  
# '''MUTE BUTTON''' - Mutes/unmutes the audio
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# '''VOLUME ADJUST BUTTONS''' - Changes the volume up/down
 
# '''SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS''' - Changes to the previous/next source
 
# '''SLEEP BUTTON''' - Brings the unit in/out of sleep mode
 
# '''FRONT PANEL DISPLAY'''
 
# '''HEADPHONE OUTPUT''' - To connect to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm input
 
# '''AUX SOURCE INPUT''' - To connect to a stereo audio source with a 3.5mm output
 
# '''POWER SWITCH'''- Switches the power on/off
 
  
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== '''Installation''' ==
 
== '''Installation''' ==
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
 
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
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== '''Exakt options''' ==
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Exakt usage can be found in [[Akurate_Exakt_System]]
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For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages or the [http://Forums.linn.co.uk Linn Forum.]
 
For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages or the [http://Forums.linn.co.uk Linn Forum.]

Revision as of 13:14, 13 October 2014

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Getting Started

www.linn.co.uk/go/akurate

Product info

  • Product Name: Akurate ExaktBox
  • Date of Introduction: September 2014
  • Type: Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology
Supports Stereo speakers from 2way to 5-way
Software upgradable to support more and more loudspeakers
Connects to power amplifiers and externally Aktiv speakers
  • Can only be used wit Exakt-Link output products

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Konfig manual

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Back Panel Connections

Ak ExaktBox BP-Nums.jpg
  1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
  2. EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
  3. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (XLR,variable level) - To connect to power amplifiers with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
  4. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level) - To connect to power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
  5. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).

Note: Both XLR and RCA outputs are active simulatneously.

EXAKT LED Status

LED

OFF

ON

Flash / Blink

0 Master Port No Link Link Discovered Link Activity
1 Audio Clock No Clock Clock locked Clock not locked
2 Slave Port No Link Link Enabled Link Activity
3 Software Status Not Configured Running Hardware Fault


Installation

Please read the following carefully before installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.

Exakt options

Exakt usage can be found in Akurate_Exakt_System


For further assistance, try our customer support pages or the Linn Forum.