Akurate DS /3 (2018 Variant)

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Product info

• Product Name: Akurate DS/3 (Variant 2018)

Other variants of this product can be found at Akurate DS varinats

• Date of Introduction: March 2018 - September 2022

• Type: Digital music player

• Features
  • Katalyst DAC Architecture
  • DSD Support
  • DS Design
  • Power PC hardware
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Exakt system

Hardware Upgrades

UTOPIK Power Supply upgrade: Improved power supply

Note: It should be noted that this upgrade information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what upgrades are available.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

Details of latest Product release software

Manuals

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

• General Networking

Back Panel Connections

1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
2. 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.
3. ETHERNET - To connect to a network (100Base-T)
4. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
5. RS232 PORTS - To connect to Linn devices that don't have ethernet.
6. DIGITAL OUTPUT - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif input.
7. BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.
8. UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
9. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc)

Front Panel Connections

1. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - Changes to the next source
2. SKIP TRACK BUTTONS - Skips to the previous/next track
3. STOP BUTTON - Stops playing the current track
4. PLAY BUTTON - Starts playing the current track
5. STANDBY BUTTON - Brings the product in/out of standby
6. POWER SWITCH - Switches the power on/off
7. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

Installation

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

• Unpacking Information

• Positioning Information

• Web setup page - Guide to electronic setup via webpage

Exakt options

Exakt usage with the Akurate DSM/1 onwards can be found in Akurate_Exakt_System

To enable Exakt options on the Exakt DS ensure that the internal volume control is turn ON in Manage Systems

FEATURES

Tidal

Setting up and using Tidal with the Linn DS/DSM and Linn App

Qobuz

Setting up and using Qobuz with the Linn DS/DSM and Linn App

Calm Radio

Setting up and using Calm Radio with the Linn DS/DSM and Linn App

Spotify Connect

Setting up and using Spotify Connect with the Linn DS/DSM

Roon

Setting up Roon to work with the Linn DS/DSM

Deezer

Setting up and using Deezer with the Linn DS/DSM and Linn App

AirPlay

Using AirPlay with the Linn DS/DSM

FAQ's

Check:

• FAQ-Linn DS/DSM
• FAQ-Akurate DS/DSM
• Exakt trouble shooting

For further assistance, try our customer support pages