Linn Klimax DS

(Organik upgrade variant)

Digital music player

Product Name: Klimax DS Organik Upgrade (2022 variant)

Other variants of this product can be found at Klimax DS Variants

Date of Introduction: 2022

Type: ARM Linux - digital music player

Get Started

• Product information • Unpacking • Wiring • Configuration....

Using the Linn Klimax DS

• PC/Tablet control • IR remote control
• • Presto Music • Roon
• Spotify Connect • Control4 / Crestron

Features:

• DSD Playback • EXAKT • ....

FAQ's

• Common FAQ's • Klimax FAQ • Tech Specs...

Technical Specifications

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Product info

Product Name: Klimax DS Organik Upgrade (2022 variant)

Other variants of this product can be found at Klimax DS Variants

Date of Introduction: 2022

Type: ARM Linux - digital music player

New additional features included in the Organik upgrade from the original Klimax:
- ARM-Linux hardware
- New clock circuitry
- Organik DAC plays up to 384k-24bit files from streamed ethernet sources.
- DSD 256 support
- Apple Airplay 2 support

Features NOT included in the Organik upgrade compare with Klimax DSM/3
- ~~Bluetooth~~
- ~~WIFI~~
- ~~Optical Ethernet network connection~~
- ~~Gigabit Ethernet connection~~
- ~~USB audio support~~
- ~~New ADC stage~~
- ~~Front panel buttons, Dial, Proximity sensors~~
- ~~Additional back panel connections~~
- ~~Switchable Analogue Output~~

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Note: It should be noted that this upgrade information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what upgrades are available.

Initial Configuration

Considerations before installation, make sure that you have

A mains power socket

Stable mains supply

100-120V rms 50~60Hz,

220-240V rms 50~60Hz

An Ethernet/LAN connection to your broadband Router. (You may need to connect it to a wired network connection to allow setup and configuration.
The HDMI connection from your TV is not too long and is the correct specification of cables. Linn recommend using Premium High Speed Certifiied HDMI cables for an optimal experience.
The product has adequate ventilation for operation.
Positioning

Unpacking

Remove product from packaging and place on a flat surface
Please retain all packaging for future transport of Klimax DSM
Check you have all of the accessories.

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Wiring

BACKPANEL

Klimax DS ORGANIK upgrade

Back Panel connections

MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc)
ETHERNET - To connect to a network (100Base-T)
RS232 PORTS¹ - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
FALLBACK - Used when reprogramming the unit.
EARTH GROUND - For connecting the unit to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available or for joining the earths of other products in the system to improve performance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.
UNBALANCED OUT RIGHT, LEFT - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
BALANCED OUT RIGHT, LEFT - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.

¹ For RS232 setup examples check HERE

EXAKT LINK connection

Cables

Exakt Link uses readily available network cables:

CAT 5/5e UTP/FTP
CAT 6/6a UTP/FTP

Note: There is no change in the audio performance of the Exakt Link between Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cables.

Configurations

Exakt Systems can be configured either a star from the system master or as a daisy chain configuration. Examples of each configuration is shown below.

Note: There is no change in audio performance between the star configuration or the daisy chain configuration.

For more examples and information, check HERE

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

Download App

Initial Installation

Linn App

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.

The name of this control App/software is Linn App

Apple App store - Linn App for iPhone / iPad

or

Google Play - Linn App for Android Phone/Tablet

Kazoo
Kazoo (Aug 2023 - Ceased all development)

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
Note: from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

The name of this control App/software is KAZOO..

Kazoo control App/software is available for

| Windows Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

MAC OSX Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Android Kazoo for Android Phone/Tablet download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Setup and changes

Manage Systems

There are two ways to configure, (if required), your Linn DS/DSM player/Speakers etc:

1. Web-browser App called Manage systems that can also be used on your Tablet:

Before you do anything you will need to have a Linn Account. This is a simple process and can only be performed using the Kazoo App or Linn App.
Details on how to create your Linn Account and how to use Manage systems can be found in the Manage Systems page.

2. Windows 10 PC or MAC OSX app called Konfig:

This Konfig App can be downloaded from KONFIG App

This will allow changing the Room name, Linn DS/DSM name, input name and other settings. This can be changes by yourself and/or your Linn Retailer.

Details of most of the options are listed in the Konfig Manual, this covers many options

Konfig has been deprecated and replaced by Manage Systems.

Note: Manage Systems has taken over from Konfig and we would prefer you to use Manage Systems to setup an configure your Linn products.

Space Optimisation

for ALL Linn DS/DSM products

Linn Account Space Optimisation
from Davaar64 ⇒

Linn Konfig Space Optimisation
& Space Optimisation+

Linn Space Optimisation is currently configurable using either the Konfig app or the Linn Account Manage systems.

Click the above picture/icon for more information of that version of Space Optimisation.

More details of what Space Optimisation can be found can be found at www.Linn.co.uk

What are the differences between the Konfig Space Optimisation and Linn Account (Kloud Konfig) Space Optimisation?

The new version of Space Optimisation uses highly sophisticated acoustic modelling to model the interactions between your speakers and the room; this acoustic modelling is based on the finite-difference time-domain method. A simple two-dimensional analogy to this method of acoustic modelling is of a fishing net laid over a pond; each knot in the net defines a discrete measurement location, so that when a stone is thrown into the pond, we can track the resulting ripple by measuring its height at each knot.

The spatial discretisation employed by this method of acoustic modelling allows the new version of Space Optimisation to correctly consider the effects of:

non-rectangular rooms;
the placement of features like doors and windows;
And the location and rotation of your speakers.

Furthermore, the time-domain formulation of this method of acoustic modelling means that the new version of Space Optimisation can now reduce both the energy and decay time of any artificial distortions caused by the interactions between your speakers and the room, resulting in both a flat frequency response and a uniform decay time. :Finally, the new version of Space Optimisation has been designed to give a better balance of low- and mid-frequency energy.

What is the difference between Space Optimisation & Space Optimisation+?

This is applicable to both Linn Konfig and Manage System/Kloud Konfig

Space Optimisation is for NON-Exakt systems. This uses the direct analogue outputs of the Linn DS/DSM

Space Optimisation+ is for Exakt speaker. This is used for loudspeakers fed via the Exakt-link AND used with as a digital crossover.

The "plus" is to signify the more musical detail that is capable within the Exakt system and Space Optimisation due to timing control of each individual drive unit etc. (This is not possible with non-Exakt systems as the loudspeaker is only driven by one common audio feed per channel.)

Is the Linn Account Manage systems only available for the new Linn DSM's

Both Applications can be used for ALL Linn Products.

The only limitation is that the Linn DS/DSM must have Davaar64 to run Linn Account Manage systems]

Why don't you use a Microphone in Space Optimisation?

The aim of Space Optimisation is to remove the effects of your room, to uncover the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers; after all, this is what you fell in love with when buying your speakers. To achieve this, Space Optimisation needs to understand both the interactions between your speakers and the room and the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers; the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers are then subtracted from the interactions between your speakers and the room, leaving only the effects of your room.

An acoustic measurement of the interactions between your speakers and room can have many sources of error which may affect the accuracy and repeat-ability of the measurement, including the choice of measurement stimulus, such as MLS or a log chirp; external noise, such as traffic noise and vibration; quality and calibration of the microphone, which can introduce distortion; and the microphone location, which can be sensitive to within a few centimetres. The use of acoustic modelling removes these sources of error: the model can apply an ideal impulse as stimulus; the modelling domain is free from noise; the model can use an ideal microphone; and the listening location is well-defined. It can thus be seen that acoustic modelling has a clear advantage over acoustic measurement in understanding the interactions between your speaker and the room.

The unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers depend on many factors, including the shape and size of the drive units and ports; the constructive and destructive interference between the drive units, ports and any cabinet-edge diffraction sources; and the angle between the listening location and your speakers. Therefore, a simple on-axis anechoic measurement of your speakers is insufficient information; what is actually required is an anechoic measurement with your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. While some manufacturers do publish anechoic measurements of their speakers, both on- and off-axis, it is extremely unlikely that they will have performed an anechoic measurement of your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. The acoustic modelling of such a scenario is, however, straightforward; the model can simply turn your room into an anechoic chamber to obtain the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. It can thus be seen that acoustic modelling once again has a clear advantage over acoustic measurement in understanding the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers.

From the above, it is clear that acoustic modelling is the best approach to Space Optimisation.

Can I use "Linn Account Space Optimisation" with my Exakt system?

From November 2019 you can now use Linn Account Space Optimisation with Stereo and Surround Exakt systems.

Using the Linn Klimax DS

Front panel operation

DISPLAY
ON / OFF SWITCH

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Controlling your Linn DS/DSM using an infrared handset

To control your Linn DS/DSM you can you the infra-red handset supplied with the product as well as the Linn App, Kazoo. This can be downloaded & installed

The infra-red handset supplied has;-

  * Volume control, Mute
  * Input control with PIN selection
  * Radio station selection using the handset joystick,
  * Playlist navigation using the handset joystick,
  * Transport control (Play, Stop, Pause, Skip & Search) &
  * Music information.

The Technical Specifications of the IR handset can be found HERE

Control of the Linn DS/DSM using a PC/MAC/Tablets & Phones

Initial installation

Linn App

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.

The name of this control App/software is Linn App

Apple App store - Linn App for iPhone / iPad

or

Google Play - Linn App for Android Phone/Tablet

Kazoo (Aug 2023 - Ceased all development)

The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
Note: from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

The name of this control App/software is KAZOO..

Kazoo control App/software is available for

| Windows Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

MAC OSX Kazoo download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Android Kazoo for Android Phone/Tablet download

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Using the Linn DS/DSM control software

As illustrated by the above section, there are multiple software/Apps for different control devices. Although Kazoo has the same style of control in each device, there are minor differences depending on what your control device is. This is why we have different Manuals.
These manuals should only be used as a basic guide for what the buttons can do. We would recommend just using the App/Software and only using the guide if you are having difficulty or want to see what more features are available.

These guides may show some features that are not available, or not have not been configured to work in your system. If you're required additional information, then please contact your Retailer or Linn Support Site

iPad / iPhone / Android Linn App

Quick Start Linn App User Guide for Android phone/Tablet & Apple iPad/iPhone

Windows Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Windows7

Kazoo User Guide for for Windows7

Windows 8 / 10 / 11

Kazoo User Guide for Windows 8 / 10 / 11

MAC/MACBook Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

up to Yosemite (OSX 10.10)]

Kazoo User Guide for for iMac up to Yosemite (10.10)

El Capitan (10.11 >)

Kazoo User Guide for iMac El Capitan (10.11 >) onwards.. (including OSX Catalina 10.15)

iPad/iPhone Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Kazoo User Guide for Apple iPad/iPhone

Android Kazoo

from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)

Kazoo User Guide for Android

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Features

Tidal

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Tidal This will work with Linn DS/DSM products running Davaar23 firmware. This can be updated using the Manage Systems webpage.

To create and add Tidal tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist, you require Linn App

Tidal is supported in countries listed HERE on the Tidal website

Check for Tidal FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM

Qobuz

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Qobuz Streaming CD or Hi-Res quality music

To create and add Qobuz tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require Kazoo or Linn App

Check for Qobuz FAQ's with LInn DS/DSM

Calm Radio

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Calm Radio "Music that helps you get through the day "

To create and add Calm Radio tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require Kazoo or Linn App

Check Check for Calm Radio FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM

Check FAQ Calm Radio for anymore information

Spotify Connect

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Spotify Connect can now be used on Linn products using firmware Davaar59 (Aug 2017) or later firmware. (That is, if your Linn Klimax DSM has had a software update after Aug 2017 then you can use Spotify connect)

This allows you to select and play your Spotify music on your Linn DS/DSM players and use the internal volume control on the Linn DS/DSM.

To connect your Spotify account to the Linn Klimax DSM :

On your control device, iPad/Android/PC/MAC etc, connect to the same computer network as your Linn DS/DSM
Start your Spotify app, (if it is already open then close the App, wait a few seconds, and open the App)
Now check the Spotify Speakers icon to find your Linn DS. (In some cases you may have to power cycle your Linn Klimax DSM before this is seen)
Select your Linn product, and you can now play to the Linn Klimax DSM from the Spotify account and control the Linn Klimax DSM volume.

This is web controlled and if your Linn Klimax DSM has already been paired with your Spotify account you will be able to control even if you are not on the same ethernet network.(So be careful that if you accidentally select the Linn Klimax DSM as a Spotify speaker and put the volume up high, and you are not at home)

Check FAQ Spotify Connect for more information.

September 2025:We do intend to support Spotify Lossless:
This requires non-trivial firmware changes so we don't have fixed timescales for the work completing.

Future Notes:

Spotify does NOT support lossless for all Linn hardware variants; Linn DS/DSM variants, which were launched before the Selekt DSM (in 2018), cannot be updated to Spotify lossless due to hardware limitations. However, they will still support Spotify Connect.

(Click HERE for a list of the product groups before and after 2018 variants.)

If you have a Linn DS/DSM that supports Spotify Lossless, this will still Songcast/share the Spotify lossless to ANY other Linn DS/DSM

WiiM solution to Spotify Lossless, Amazon Music, (also ChromeCast, Tidal Connect...)

Currently, a solution for Spotify lossless on the Linn DSM's, or Amazon Music for older products, you can use a WiiM media streamer .

This can also be used for other unsupported services such as CHROMECAST, Tidal Connect..., but check if your WiiM variant supports your service first WiiM Support .

This setup will play at the quality of your Linn DSM – playback uses the Linn DSM’s audio clock, meaning that jitter from the source device’s clock will be removed.

Note: This will ONLY work with Linn DSM, not a Linn DS.

Plug a TOSLINK optical cable from the WiiM media streamer SPDIF OUT digital output directly into a Linn DSM TOSLINK digital input, and use the superior audio DAC of the Linn DSM. This will give you the full Spotify lossless, and any other WiiM supported streaming services into the Linn DSM.

Set up of the WiiM for use with the Linn DSM is easy

1. On the WiiM control app, go into Devices, select your WiiM and the select the gear cog on the bottom right, this will bring you into the WiiM setup page.

2. In the Sound submenu:

a).Audio Settings:

i) We would advise turning "Fixed Volume Output:" ON. This will give the Linn DSM full volume control options

ii) Optical Output Resolution: (Spotify Lossless is ONLY 44.1kHz but the higher sample rate will do other Streaming services)

set to "Sample rate:" 192kHz & Bit depth: 24bit for newer products

or "Sample rate:" 96kHz & Bit depth: 24bit on earlier products

b) .Audio Output:

i) Change to Optical Out

To use the WiiM with the Linn DSM and Spotify:

1. Select the TOSLINK input on the Linn DSM

2. Open Spotify and Connect to the WiiM *** or the name you have given the WiiM.

3. Double check, in your Spotify User profile setting that "Audio Streaming quality" is set to Lossless, Up to 1GB/hr

4. Now play Spotify music.

To use the WiiM with the Linn DSM and Amazon Music:

1. Select the TOSLINK input on the Linn DSM

2. Go to the Browse tab on WiiM app and select Amazon Music from the Music Services section.

3. This will open your Amazon login page. Sign in with your Amazon Music account.

4. Open Amazon Music Settings and toggle on Amazon Music HD/UHD

5. Now play Amazon music.

Roon

"Roon Tested"

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from Davaar 106 onwards, (March 2024 >), the following products are also Roon Ready and support RAAT audio distribution:

Click HERE for Linn products that support Roon Ready

► ARM-Linux

RAAT is also included with Linn DS/DSM's updated to Organik DAC's

Roon Protocol to Roon Ready in Manage Systems > Music tab.

Roon Ready: Only applicable to newer, CORE4, Linn products. This will allow audio to be shared to/from non-Linn products in the Roon system. If you have this enabled, you CANNOT share the audio to/from older Linn products.

Linn Streaming: This allows you to share the audio to/from ALL Linn DS/DSM products. But will not allow you to share audio to non Linn Products.

DSD Decoding: This will also allow you to decide, if the Linn DS/DSM has a DAC that supports DSD playback, which products to decode the DSD. Either Roon decoding or Linn DS/DSM direct playback.

All Linn DS/DSM ARE ROON CERTIFIED devices

The Linn DS/DSM requires Davaar63 (May 2018) or later firmware to work with Roon V1.5 and above.(That is, if your Linn DS/DS/HUB has had a software update after May 2018 then you can use Roon)

This allows full hi-res audio, (384k/24bit) playback controlled by the Roon system

Songcast is used to share audio between Linn Products when using Roon. It does not use RAAT (Roon Advanced Audio Transport) for sharing Music, so cannot be set up as a Roon-Ready sharer.

Roon Tested Setup

On Linn DS proxy setups, Linn DS with Linn Kontrol preamplifier connected with RS232, the Roon volume control will not control the Linn Kontrol volume.
A Roon Core is required in your network system to allow Roon to control your Linn DS/DSM.
ENABLE the Linn DS/DSM player in the Roon - Settings - Audio - NETWORKED section.
In the Settings > Setup make sure that the "Subnet of Linn Streaming" is the same as the network that the Linn DS is on. Otherwise, they will not show in the Audio

Control
Primary control is through Roon.
Transport IR is disabled on the Linn DS/DSM when the Roon input is selected from Linn DS firmware release Davaar80 (Nov 2020)

Issues
Roon uses the Linn DS/DSM as a media player, the control interface IS Roon.

• I cannot see any Linn DS in the Audio list...

If you cannot see any Linn DS product in the Audio list then check that with the setup the correct Linn Streaming subnet (network address range).

E.g. if your Linn DS has IP address 192.168.1.34 then its subnet is 192.168.1.0

In the Settings > Setup make sure that the "Subnet of Linn Streaming" is the same as the network that the Linn DS is on. Otherwise, they will not show in the Audio tab. You can find the IP address by pressing the * button on the IR handset

• I am only getting Airplay quality audio from the Linn DS using Roon

In Roon: Settings - Audio setup page, you will have devices listed with "via Linn Streaming" and devices listed with "via Airplay".

Pressing this "ENABLE" button on "via Linn Streaming" will bring this Linn DS player alive.

When you press ENABLE, this will then allow you to rename this Linn DDS; otherwise it will be its default name. E.g. below the "Linn Akurate DSM" - "via Linn Streaming" has been enabled, and I have renamed it "Merlin Lounge".

The Linn DS/DSM products have to be declared as "Roon Tested", networked devices in the Roon Core settings. (The "AIRPLAY" option for the Linn DS/DSM must be disabled within the Roon Core).

Click on the Roon Ready - Enable and give a name to the Linn DS/DSM. (In the example below, this has been named Merlin Lounge)

• I press STOP and the Roon starts playing again...

Transport (play / pause / stop) and Volume can be controlled using Kazoo or Ir handset. Although later versions of Roon will counteract these commands. Only use the Roon controller software to control what is playing.

Linn DS Firmware Davaar80 onwards will disable transport controls whilst on the Roon input of the Linn DS/DSM

• If I select an external source whilst playing Roon, I need to re-select the source to get it playing.

This can be due to a confusion, as the Roon will send a stop command to the Linn DSM as you exit the Roon source. However, as the Linn DSM will probably have changed to this new source, then this new source is stopped by Roon. On external sources, this can only be recovered by selecting another source and going back to the originally selected source.

The solution is to Stop or Pause the Roon source BEFORE you change to a different input on the Selekt DSM.

This can also be reduced by going into Konfig or Manage systems and disabling the "AutoPlay" option.

Deezer

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This can now be used on Linn products using firmware Davaar82 (July 2021) or later firmware.

To create and add Deezer tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require the Linn App

This function is NOT available on the Kazoo or Kinsky Apps, only with Linn App

The Deezer is broadcast from the Internet straight to the Linn DS/DSM and you use the Linn App to select and play the Music on the Linn DS/DSM.

From firmware Davaar 110, Jan 2025, Deezer has been updated to the latest driver. Check the Deezer FAQ's for more information and assistance.

Check for Deezer FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM

Amazon Music

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To select and play CD & Hi-Res (192k / 24 bit) quality music from your Free, Prime & Unlimited Amazon Music accounts. (The availability and playback controls vary depending on your account type)

Requirements:

Linn DSM products using the ARM-Linux hardware, see below or click this link),
Davaar 118 firmware. (This can be updated using the Manage Systems webpage)
To create and add Amazon Music tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist, you require

Linn App IOS v4.8.16.2 (or later)

Linn AppAndroid 4.10.2.1 (or later)

Amazon Music service enabled on Linn App. See below for details open how to enable this service. (Linn DSM MUST have at least Davaar 118 installed first).

Linn DS/DSM products supported

Amazon Music is only supported by the ARM-Linux_hardware

Products using the older PPC (Power_PC) hardware, from firmware Davaar 117, we have reached the capacity, of flash memory size, and incompatible modules for this Power PC hardware and therefore cannot support this service.

(Note: This does not stop you from SONGCASTING from a ARM-Linux_hardware Linn DS/DSM and ANY other Linn DS/DSM. That is, you can Songcast Amazon Music playing on a Linn Selekt DSM to say a Sneaky DS.)

Click HERE for Linn products that support Amazon Music

► ARM-Linux

Enable service

This option can be added/removed from the Linn App Browse options by:

In the Linn App

1. Go into the EXPLORE page

2. Click on the top right gear cog/settings icon

3. Under Amazon Music - ENABLE this Service

3a. After you ENABLE you will be taken to an Amazon log in page, (if you have previously connected this DS to your Amazon account),

3b. Sign in to your Amazon account & authenticate, linking this to airable/Linn DS/DSM

4. Exit the settings and Amazon Music is now in the Explore page.

< FAQ Streaming Service HOME page

Presto Music

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prestomusic Streaming CD and Hi-Res quality music

Requirements:

Linn DSM products using the ARM-Linux hardware, see below or click this link),
Davaar 118 firmware. (This can be updated using the Manage Systems webpage).
To create and add prestomusic tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist, you require

Linn App IOS v4.8.16.2 (or later)

Linn AppAndroid 4.10.2.1 (or later)

Presto Music service enabled on Linn App. See below for details open how to enable this service. (Linn DSM MUST have at least Davaar 118 installed first).

* Exclusive 3 month free trial for Linn customers can be found >HERE<

Linn DS/DSM products support

pestomusic is only supported by the ARM-Linux_hardware

Products using the older PPC (Power_PC) hardware, from firmware Davaar 117, we have reached the capacity, of flash memory size, and incompatible modules for this Power PC hardware and therefore cannot support this service.

(Note: This does not stop you from SONGCASTING from a ARM-Linux_hardware Linn DS/DSM and ANY other Linn DS/DSM. That is, you can Songcast pestomusic playing on a Linn Selekt DSM to say a Sneaky DS.)

Click HERE for Linn products that support prestomusic

► ARM-Linux

Enable service

This option can be added/removed from the Linn App Browse options by:

In the Linn App

1. Go into the EXPLORE page

2. Click on the top right gear cog/settings icon

3. Under Presto Music - ENABLE this Service

3a. After you ENABLE, you will now be taken to a prestomusic log in page,

4. Exit the settings and prestomusic is now in the Explore page

< FAQ Streaming Service HOME page

AIRPLAY

Airplay

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AirPlay is a Apple protocol that allows wireless streaming media.

The Linn DS/DSM/HUB can take the audio stream via the "Netlink" input.

Check <HERE> for any issues with Airplay

AIRPLAY2

Airplay 2

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AirPlay2 is an Apple protocol that allows wireless streaming media.

It is only available in Linn DS products with CORE4, or higher, processors.
The Linn DSM/HUB can take the audio stream via the "NetAux" input.
Airplay2 allows you to Group multiple Airplay2 devices (including Linn DS HomePod, Apple TV) to play in sync using iOS, Siri, HomeKit, iTunes desktop (Windows & MacOS)....
From Linn DS/DSM firmware Davaar 108 this will no longer allow you to Songcast an Airplay stream to other Linn DS/DSM products. . (Airplay2 supports mixing and matching with other Airplay2 devices and not required to Songcast).

Note: MAC's running Tahoe, MacOS 26, has issues with Airplay volume levels being low. This is an Apple issue and not a Linn DS issue.

Products supporting Airplay2 from Davaar 110 (February 2025)

▼ Airplay 2

Klimax DS /Organik Update(2022 variant)

Klimax DSM /3 (2020 Variant)

Klimax DSM /Organik Update (2022 variant)

Kustom DSM

Majik DSM /4 (2020 Variant)

Majik DSM /5 (2025 Variant)

Selekt DSM /0

Selekt DSM /0 Classic Hub

Selekt DSM /1 Classic Hub

Selekt DSM /1 Edition Hub

Series 3

DSD

DSD Playback

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Products that will play stereo DSD audio:

Linn DS/DSM players with Katalyst DACs, running firmware from Davaar 60, can play stereo DSD audio files.
All ORGANIK DACs within the Linn DSM can play DSD audio files.
Klimax DSM (2020 variant)
ANYSelekt DSM variant with ORGANIK (Dual Mono or Stereo variant), Katalyst or Standard DAC

> Only supported in SLOT #1 of the Selekt DSM using aStereo DAC:: Selekt DSM slots 2 & 3 will not play DSD audio.(Exakt crossover and Space Optimisation only work with PCM.audio.)

Or

> Only supported in SLOTS #1 & #2 with Dual Mono ORGANIK DAC's: : Selekt DSM SLOT 3 will not play DSD audio.(Exakt crossover and Space Optimisation only work with PCM audio.)

Majik DSM (2025 variant)

Some important points on DSD playback on the Linn DS/DSM:

DSD audio is ONLY available on the analogue outputs

DSD audio is NOT supported on:

Exakt-link to Exakt speakers or Exaktbox. That is, DSD files will NOT play on Exakt speakers or Exaktboxes.
Digital outputs. (TOSLINK, SPDIF)
Songcast to other Linn DS/DSM players
Slots 2&3 of any Linn Selekt DSM with Stereo DACs
Slot 3 of any Linn Selekt DSM with Mono ORGANIK DACs

Supports DSD64 (2.8224MHz) and DSD128 (5.6448MHz) sample rates.
- DSD256 playback is only supported on

Klimax DSM (2020 variant),
Majik DSM (2025 variant) and
All Selekt variants.

These in the following formats:

DSF - Sony format that supports ID3 tags
DFF - old Philips mastering format (aka DSDIFF)

DSD is NOT supported on external inputs such as HDMI, Toslink or USB

No digital signal processing is possible.This means:
- On some DAC's there is NO balance control is possible to DSD audio file playback.
- No Space Optimisation is applied to DSD audio file playback
- Maximum volume is restricted to 80 (unity gain) on DSD audio file playback. However if you have raised to volume to a higher level e.g. 90, this higher volume is applied to any tracks that are NOT DSD audio files.

Linn DS/DSM volume control MUST be enabled
- If the DSM volume control is disabled you will hear "click"s on the loudspeaker when Play/Pause buttons are pressed or a change in bit-rate on change in tracks

Linn Kazoo Server supports the index and serving of DSD files. Non-indexed DFF files that have no metadata can be browsed by file name using the Kazoo Server Removable drives option.

Asset UPnP server and Minimserver support DSD index and serving to the Linn DS/DSM.

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General products manuals and information

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Controlling the product User Guide

Product setup:Manage Systems user manual

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Safety Information

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Klimax DS Organik Upgrade (2022 variant)

Overview

Product Name: Klimax DS Organik Upgrade (2022 variant)

Other variants of this product can be found at Klimax DS Variants

Date of Introduction: 2022

Type: ARM Linux - digital music player

Dimensions

(H) 60 mm x (W) 350 mm x (D) 355 mm
(H) 2.3 inches x (W) 15 inches x (D) 14.2 inches

Weight

10 kg / 22 lb

Mains supply voltage

(auto ranging)

100–120 V ac (±10%) 50–60 Hz

200–240 V ac (±10%) 50–60 Hz

Power consumption

13 W

Supported file types

FLAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, AIFF/AIFC, ALAC, OGG/VORBIS, WMA, DSD (DSF and DFF)

Audio sample rates

7.35 k, 8 k, 11.025 k, 12 k, 14.7 k, 16 k, 22.05 k, 24 k,29.4 k, 32 k, 44.1 k, 48 k, 88.2 k, 96 k, 176.4 k, 192 k, 384 k

Word depths

16–24 bits

Control protocol

Compatible with UPnP™ media servers, UPnP™ AV 1.0 control points

Sources

LAN
Internet radio
Tidal
Qobuz
Calm Radio
Spotify Connect
NetAux
Amazon Music <Presto music

Ethernet

100Base-T RJ45

Local Proxy control

RS232 x 2

Output Electrical

Exakt-link

2 x RJ45 (CAT-5a)

Analogue audio outputs

Stereo RCA phono sockets,

	Analogue Output:	2 Vrms
	Output Impedance:	150 Ω
	RCA Output Coupling:	Transformer

Stereo XLR balanced audio outputs,

	Analogue Output:	4 Vrms
	Output Impedance:	300 Ω
	XLR Output Coupling:	Direct

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Klimax DS /Organik Update(2022 variant)

Contents

Product info

Initial Configuration

Unpacking

Wiring

BACKPANEL

Klimax DS ORGANIK upgrade

Back Panel connections

EXAKT LINK connection

Cables

Configurations

Download App

Initial Installation

Setup and changes

Manage Systems

Space Optimisation

What are the differences between the Konfig Space Optimisation and Linn Account (Kloud Konfig) Space Optimisation?

What is the difference between Space Optimisation & Space Optimisation+?

Is the Linn Account Manage systems only available for the new Linn DSM's

Why don't you use a Microphone in Space Optimisation?

Can I use "Linn Account Space Optimisation" with my Exakt system?

Using the Linn Klimax DS

Front panel operation

Controlling your Linn DS/DSM using an infrared handset

Control of the Linn DS/DSM using a PC/MAC/Tablets & Phones

Initial installation

Using the Linn DS/DSM control software

Features

Tidal

Qobuz

Calm Radio

Spotify Connect

WiiM solution to Spotify Lossless, Amazon Music, (also ChromeCast, Tidal Connect...)

Roon

Deezer

Amazon Music

Presto Music

AIRPLAY

AIRPLAY2

DSD

General products manuals and information

FAQs

Technical Specifications

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