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Linn Setup Guide:
How to set up the Linn 343 Exakt Integrated loudspeaker

Product information

• Product Name:	343 Exakt Integrated
• Date of Introduction:	October 2026
• Type:	4-way Floor-standing Fully integrated Aktiv loudspeaker with Exakt technology

• Features
  • Bass System – Power DAC technology combines DAC and amp into a single step,
  • Pistonik drive units upgrade
    
  • 360 Array amplification features Adaptive Bias Control technology
  • Aluminium-magnesium alloy bass drive units
  • Exakt Technology

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Installation

We recommend that your 343 loudspeakers are unpacked, installed and adjusted by an authorised Linn retailer. To get the best from your 343 loudspeakers, it is important that they are positioned and levelled correctly.

Please note, in order to achieve the very best from your 343's, some adjustment may be required after positioning, levelling and connecting.

Unpacking

Positioning

As with any stereo loudspeaker, there are some fundamental principles which should be observed to get the best sound from your loudspeakers.

• The loudspeakers should be place at an equal distance from the wall behind the loudspeakers.
• The speakers should be a similar (not the same) distance from the walls to the outside of each loudspeaker.
• Any toe-in applied should be the same for each loudspeaker.
• The loudspeakers should be level with all four spikes in contact with the floor. Use Linn Skeets for hard floors.

For further assistance, try our customer support pages.

Levelling

Screw the spikes into the corners of the stand.
Fit the lock nuts, but do not tighten at this stage.

Very carefully (do not scratch the cabinet), use a spirit level to check if it is sitting level. If it is, gently rock the loudspeaker from front to back, side to side and diagonally to check for any movement. If none is present and the loudspeaker is sitting level, no adjustment to the spikes is necessary.

If the loudspeaker is not level, or moves when you rock it, loosen the appropriate lock nuts using the tool provided and use a screwdriver to turn the spikes to adjust their height. Adjust the spikes to level the speaker, using a spirit level placed on the stand.

Press down firmly on the top of the loudspeaker to ensure it is in close contact with the flooring.

Use the spirit level as before and continue to adjust the spikes as required.

Once the speaker is level and does not rock, use the screwdriver to hold the spike in place and fit and tighten the lock nuts with the spanner provided.

Note: To protect wooden or tiled floors, the spikes can be placed on Linn Skeets, which are available from your Linn retailer.

Connections & operation

Back Panel

1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
2. POWER SWITCH - To switch the mains power on/off.
3. EXAKT LINK - From Exakt Master OR from an Exakt Slave connected to the Exakt master
4. SERVICE - For use of Linn Technicians only!
5. FALLBACK - Primarily for Linn service use only, to put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).
   Note: The LED behind the Fallback indicates the Exakt Link is active, but the product is not powered/switched off.
6. STATUS INDICATORS - Function of the LED's are given below:

Example of wiring using a Klimax DSM with Linn 360 Exakt Integrated loudspeakers.

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EXAKT LINK connection

Check HERE for information of Exakt link connection

LED Status indicators

Front panel

LED	OFF	ON	Flash / Blink	'RED'
Diffuser light (between cabinet and stand)	No power	Ready to Rock n Roll	Starting up or Fallback mode	Amplifier fault

Back panel

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

Setup

To set up a set of 343 Exakt speakers : On initial set up, the Exakt speakers will not be assigned a channel or filter to use Setup Exakt Speaker In this case, it is stating that your Exakt loudspeaker will need to be configured for operation: Select Channel Assign this Exakt speaker to Front Left/Front Right/Centre/........ Selekt Filter Version & type The filters depend on the loudspeaker development. (Exakt design has evolved over the years and these options allow you to decide what version of filter you want to use check Exakt_filters Original Design release Independent drive unit modelling Independent highest frequency modelling Independent Extended drive unit modelling Gain Adjustment Finally, confirm these are correct and repeat the same procedure for the other Exakt loudspeakers Note On confirmation, this will upload all the configuration and setup into the loudspeaker. This will take a few minutes to complete.

FAQ

Linn 343 common FAQ's to both PWAB and Exakt variants

What is the Linn Power DAC?

Linn Power DAC is a new amplifier technology specifically designed for bass systems, also uses on the 360's, that require high performance, high power, and high efficiency. The Linn Power DAC is a true digital amplifier combining DAC and amplifier into a single process.

At high playback levels the Power DAC reduces distortion by over 10 dB compared to conventional designs.

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