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== '''Product info''' ==
 
== '''Product info''' ==
  
* ''Product Name:'' Majik DSM/2
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* ''Product Name:'' Majik DSM/2 (2015 Variant)
  
* ''Date of Introduction:'' April 2015
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* ''Date of Introduction:'' April 2015 - Sept 2016
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:Replaced by [[Majik_DSM_(HDMI_2_Variant)|Majik DSM/3]] in 2016
  
 
* ''Type:'' Integrated digital music player, preamplifier and power amplifier
 
* ''Type:'' Integrated digital music player, preamplifier and power amplifier
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* ''Features''  
 
* ''Features''  
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Why_Linn_DS_is_the_best_way_to_play_CDs DS Design]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Why_Linn_DS_is_the_best_way_to_play_CDs DS Design]
** [http://www.linn.co.uk/buying#technology Chakra Power]
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** [[Chakra_Power| Chakra Power]]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Aktiv Aktiv Operation]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Aktiv Aktiv Operation]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Unity_Gain Source Unity Gain option]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Unity_Gain Source Unity Gain option]
 
** [[Space_Optimsation|Exakt connections and Space Optimisation]]
 
** [[Space_Optimsation|Exakt connections and Space Optimisation]]
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** [[Phono_Stage_Card|Phono/Turntable input stage]]
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** [[Menu:What_is_Exakt%3F|EXAKT]]
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** [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|Surround Sound (with LPCM surround ONLY)]]
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<br><br>
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===Hardware Upgrades===
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:HDMI 2.0 Upgrade<br>
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''Note:
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* The Linn Surround module is NOT Supported in this product.
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* It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what upgrades are available.''
  
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
== '''Support''' ==
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[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software]
 
[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software]
 
== '''HDMI Setup''' ==
 
 
[[HDMI Setup]]
 
 
[[DSM Audio Latencies Explained]]
 
  
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
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[http://small.linncdn.com/product-catalogue/documents/Linn_Majik_DSM_Quickstart.pdf Quickstart Guide]
 
[http://small.linncdn.com/product-catalogue/documents/Linn_Majik_DSM_Quickstart.pdf Quickstart Guide]
  
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Konfig_Manual Konfig manual]
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{{General:Product_Manuals_Exakt}}
 
 
[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktopManual Kinsky Desktop manual]
 
 
 
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/REM_020 DSM Remote control manual]
 
 
 
[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyJukeboxManual Kinsky Jukebox manual]
 
 
 
[[Space_Optimsation | Space Optimisation+]]
 
 
 
[[Advanced_Space_optimisation | Space Optimisation (Advanced)]]
 
 
 
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/1/1b/Linn_Safety_Info.pdf Safety Information]
 
 
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/warranty Warranty Terms & Conditions]
 
  
 
== '''Network Setup''' ==
 
== '''Network Setup''' ==
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[[Image:Majik_DSM_rear_Exakt.jpg‎ |center|700px|Image:Majik_DSM_rear_Exakt.jpg‎ ]] <br>
 
[[Image:Majik_DSM_rear_Exakt.jpg‎ |center|700px|Image:Majik_DSM_rear_Exakt.jpg‎ ]] <br>
  
# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
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<ol>
# '''HDMI INPUTS''' - To connect sources with HDMI outputs.
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<li>'''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.</li>
# '''HDMI OUTPUT''' - To connect to a display device with HDMI inputs.
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<li>'''HDMI INPUTS''' - To connect sources with 1.4 & 2.3<sup>1</sup> HDMI outputs</li>
# '''EARTH GROUND''' -  To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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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<li>'''HDMI OUTPUT''' - To connect to a display device with 1.4 & 2.3<sup>1</sup> HDMI/HDMI ARC inputs.</li>
# '''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
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<li>'''EARTH GROUND''' -  To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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.</li>
# '''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
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<li>'''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.</li>
# '''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
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<li>'''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.</li>
# '''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
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<li>'''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.</li>
# '''ETHERNET''' - To connect to a network.
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<li>'''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.</li>
# '''FALLBACK''' - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
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<li>'''ETHERNET''' - To connect to a network.</li>
# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 4 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).
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<li>'''FALLBACK''' - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)</li>
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS/INPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) This is configurable in Konfig
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<li>'''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 4 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).</li>
##To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs (Default)
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<li>'''PRE OUT/PWR IN''' (RCA, configurable in Konfig)
##or use in internal Majik DSM power amplifer for use with an Exakt Crossover.  
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<ul>
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
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<li>'''PRE OUT'''
# '''SPEAKER OUTPUTS''' - To connect to loudspeakers
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<ol type="a">
# '''EXAKT LINK''' - To connect to Exakt compatible devices
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<li>'''Variable''' Connect to a power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) inputs (default)</li>
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<li>'''Fixed (line level)''' Connect to a preamplifier with unbalanced (RCA) input </li>
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</ol><br>
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</li>
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<li>'''PWR IN''': Use as a direct input to the internal Majik DSM power amplifer for use with an Exakt setup (ie system with an Akurate Exaktbox 6 and an existing 4 channel amp. This allows you to make use of the Majik DSM's internal power amp for an additional 2 amplified channels).</li><br>
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<li>'''KONFIG SETTINGS FOR PRE OUT/PWR IN USE CASES'''
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{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" align="center"
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|-
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| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="15%" align="center" |
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'''''Setup'''''
  
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| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="15%" align="center" |
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'''''Exakt Channel Allocation'''''
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| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="15%" align="center" |
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'''''Internal Volume Control'''''
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| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="15%" align="center" |
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'''''Pre Out/Power In Connector Mode'''''
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| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="15%" align="center" |
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'''''DUAL Analogue/Exakt Stereo'''''
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| bgcolor="#cccccc" width="15%" align="center" |
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'''''Notes''''' <br>
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|-
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| align="center" | '''Preout/Variable (Default)'''
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| align="center" | None
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | PRE OUT<sup>1</sup>
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | Analogue out to power amp
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|-
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| align="center" | '''Preout/Variable'''
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| align="center" | Left, Right
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | PRE OUT<sup>1</sup>
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | Exakt out and analogue out but out of sync
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|-
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| align="center" | '''Preout/Fixed'''
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| align="center" | None
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | PRE OUT<sup>1</sup>
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | Analogue out to preamp, poweramp  disabled
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|-
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| align="center" | '''Preout/Fixed (Invalid)'''
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| align="center" | Left, Right (N/A)
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | PRE OUT<sup>1</sup>
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | No Exakt out when volume control is disabled
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|-
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| align="center" | '''PwrIn'''
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| align="center" | None
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | PWR IN<sup>2</sup>
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | Use case: Akurate DS, Majik DSM as power amp only
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|-
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| align="center" | '''PwrIn'''
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| align="center" | Left, Right
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | PWR IN<sup>2</sup>
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | Example use case: AK ExaktBox, Majik 4100
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|-
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| align="center" | '''PwrIn (Invalid)'''
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| align="center" | None
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | PWR IN<sup>2</sup>
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | Power amp disabled when volume control disabled
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|-
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| align="center" | '''PwrIn(Invalid)'''
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| align="center" | Left, Right
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| align="center" | Disabled
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| align="center" | PWR IN<sup>2</sup>
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| align="center" | Enabled
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| align="center" | Power amp disabled when volume control disabled
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|}<br></li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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<li>'''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.</li>
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<li>'''SPEAKER OUTPUTS''' - To connect to loudspeakers</li>
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<li>'''EXAKT LINK''' - To connect to Exakt compatible devices</li>
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</ol>
 
<br>
 
<br>
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'''<sup>1</sup>''' 'PRE OUT' option formerly labelled (incorrectly) as 'Input' in Konfig<br>
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'''<sup>2</sup>''' 'PWR IN' option formerly labelled (incorrectly) as 'Output' in Konfig
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=== [[Exakt_link | '''EXAKT LINK connection''']]===
 
=== [[Exakt_link | '''EXAKT LINK connection''']]===
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<br>
 
<br>
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== '''Installation''' ==
 
== '''Installation''' ==
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Please read the following carefully '''before''' installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.
 
Please read the following carefully '''before''' installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.
  
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_unpacking Unpacking Information]
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* [[product_unpacking|Unpacking Information]]
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* [[product_positioning|Positioning Information]]
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* [[amplifier_protection|Amplifier Protection]]
  
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
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* [[Integrated_Phono_Stage|Configurable Phono Stage]]  
  
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/amplifier_protection  Amplifier Protection]
 
  
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Integrated_Phono_Stage Configurable Phono Stage]  
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== '''FAQ's''' ==
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Check:
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:* [[FAQ-Linn DS/DSM|'''<u>FAQ-Linn DS/DSM</u>''']]
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:* [[FAQ-Linn_DS/DSM#Majik_DS|'''<u>FAQ-Majik DS</u>''']]
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:* [[ExaKt_Trouble_shooting | '''<u>Exakt trouble shooting</u>''']]
  
  
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.]
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For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages

Revision as of 16:13, 19 February 2019

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Getting Started

www.linn.co.uk/go/majik

Product info

  • Product Name: Majik DSM/2 (2015 Variant)
  • Date of Introduction: April 2015 - Sept 2016
Replaced by Majik DSM/3 in 2016
  • Type: Integrated digital music player, preamplifier and power amplifier



Hardware Upgrades

HDMI 2.0 Upgrade

Note:

  • The Linn Surround module is NOT Supported in this product.
  • It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what upgrades are available.

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Quickstart Guide

Using the Linn DS/DSM/HUB with IR handset, PC, MAC, Android tablet, iPad/iPhone...
Remote Control manual
Manage Systems manual
Space Optimisation (Advanced)
Surround Sound with Exakt systems
Safety Information
Warranty Terms and Conditions
Third Party Software Copyright

Network Setup

DS Budget System Setup

DS Entry Level System Setup

DS High End System Setup

Back Panel Connections

Image:Majik_DSM_rear_Exakt.jpg‎


  1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
  2. HDMI INPUTS - To connect sources with 1.4 & 2.31 HDMI outputs
  3. HDMI OUTPUT - To connect to a display device with 1.4 & 2.31 HDMI/HDMI ARC inputs.
  4. EARTH GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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.
  5. DIGITAL INPUTS (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
  6. DIGITAL OUTPUT (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
  7. DIGITAL INPUTS (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
  8. DIGITAL OUTPUT (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
  9. ETHERNET - To connect to a network.
  10. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
  11. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 4 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).
  12. PRE OUT/PWR IN (RCA, configurable in Konfig)
    • PRE OUT
      1. Variable Connect to a power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) inputs (default)
      2. Fixed (line level) Connect to a preamplifier with unbalanced (RCA) input

    • PWR IN: Use as a direct input to the internal Majik DSM power amplifer for use with an Exakt setup (ie system with an Akurate Exaktbox 6 and an existing 4 channel amp. This allows you to make use of the Majik DSM's internal power amp for an additional 2 amplified channels).

    • KONFIG SETTINGS FOR PRE OUT/PWR IN USE CASES

      Setup

      Exakt Channel Allocation

      Internal Volume Control

      Pre Out/Power In Connector Mode

      DUAL Analogue/Exakt Stereo

      Notes

      Preout/Variable (Default) None Enabled PRE OUT1 Disabled Analogue out to power amp
      Preout/Variable Left, Right Enabled PRE OUT1 Enabled Exakt out and analogue out but out of sync
      Preout/Fixed None Disabled PRE OUT1 Disabled Analogue out to preamp, poweramp disabled
      Preout/Fixed (Invalid) Left, Right (N/A) Disabled PRE OUT1 Enabled No Exakt out when volume control is disabled
      PwrIn None Enabled PWR IN2 Disabled Use case: Akurate DS, Majik DSM as power amp only
      PwrIn Left, Right Enabled PWR IN2 Enabled Example use case: AK ExaktBox, Majik 4100
      PwrIn (Invalid) None Disabled PWR IN2 Disabled Power amp disabled when volume control disabled
      PwrIn(Invalid) Left, Right Disabled PWR IN2 Enabled Power amp disabled when volume control disabled

  13. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
  14. SPEAKER OUTPUTS - To connect to loudspeakers
  15. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices


1 'PRE OUT' option formerly labelled (incorrectly) as 'Input' in Konfig
2 'PWR IN' option formerly labelled (incorrectly) as 'Output' in Konfig


EXAKT LINK connection

Check HERE for information of Exakt link connection



Front Panel Connections

Majik DSM front.jpg
  1. MUTE BUTTON - Mutes/unmutes the audio
  2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
  3. SLEEP BUTTON - Brings the unit in/out of sleep mode
  4. VOLUME ADJUST BUTTONS - Changes the volume up/down
  5. HEADPHONE OUTPUT (3.5mm stereo) - To connect to headphones
  6. AUXILIARY SOURCE INPUT (3.5mm stereo) - To connect to an analogue stereo audio source
  7. SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS - Changes to the previous/next source
  8. POWER SWITCH- Switches the power on/off.



Installation

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


FAQ's

Check:


For further assistance, try our customer support pages