Linn Setup Guide:
How to set up the Linn MAJIK DSM / 4

Setup

Wiring

Setup & changes

Bluetooth & Wifi

Space Optimisation

IR Handset use

FAQ's

Tech Specs

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Product info

• Product Name:	Majik DSM
• Date of Introduction:	August 2020 - April 2025

• Type:	Network music player with integrated pre/power amp

Features

• Digital streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB & Airplay

• Connect TV via HDMI ARC

• HDMI-2 support

• On-board Class-D Amplification

• 192k/24bit Analogue to Digital conversion for Analogue input

• Configurable Moving Magnet Turntable input stage or Line level Analogue input

• Dynamik Power Supply

• Source Unity Gain option

• Space Optimisation

• Apple Airplay 2 support from Davaar 92 (June 2022)

Initial Configuration

The MAJIK DSM makes installation simple. This is a one box solution that only requires loudspeakers and/or headphones to give you enjoyment in Music.

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 initial setup and configuration.And then you can disconnect this LAN cable and use the Wifi capabilities of your network to control and stream music to the MAJIK DSM)
The HDMI connection from your TV and any HDMI source 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 Information

Unpacking

Remove the Majik DSM from the packing and check you have all the accessories.

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Back panel wiring

The Majik DSM uses a Linn Class D amplifier.
This has a gain of 20dB compared to the 28.6dB gain of most other Linn amplifiers (approx 8 volume steps difference).

Note:

Power Amplifier outputs: These are CLASS-D amplifier outputs and speakers should ONLY be connected/disconnected when the product in is Sleep state or powered OFF.
Some Electrostatic speakers may require a modification to work with Linn Class-D amplifier. Please refer to the speaker manufacturers website for information.
The Linn Class-D power amplfiers have a slightly lower gain than other Linn power amplifiers, (original Majik/Akurate..). If you are going to Bi-Amp a pair of speakers then we would recommend lowering the gain on the attached Power Amplfiers

MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
ETHERNET - To connect to a network (100Base-T)
USB-B socket - To connect to a PC/MAC for Class 2.0 PCM Asynchronous USB Audio playback ⁶
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (Spdif)⁵ - To connect sources with SPDIF (RCA) digital outputs. This can be configured as an SPDIF output with no volume control
DIGITAL INPUT (Toslink)⁵ - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
ANALOGUE INPUT (Line Level )^{1 & 2} - To connect to source with RCA analogue output.
ANALOGUE INPUT (RCA MM / Line Level (Default) )^{1,2 & 3} - To connect to Turntable with MM cartidge or source with RCA analogue output.
Click >HERE< to see how to configure input.
PHONO GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA,variable level)⁴ - Volume controlled output to connect to an optional external power amplifier.
SPEAKER OUTPUTS - To connect to loudspeakers⁷
POWER SWITCH - Mains power switch
HDMI OUTPUT with ARC (HDMI)⁸ - To connect to a TV (This Majik DSM supports Audio Retun Channel (ARC))
HDMI INPUTS - To connect sources with 1.4 & 2.0⁸ HDMI outputs

Reference:

¹ Analogue input (Default setting)

Voltage: 2V rms,

Input impedance 10kΩ

² with ADC of 192kHz/24bit

³ RCA MM:

MM input impedance 47k, 100pf

MM voltage (1kHz): 67mV rms. (Gain +40dB)

⁴ Volume controlled Analogue Output:

RCA - 2V rms, 300Ω

This can only be made fixed level by disabling the Volume control and subsequently disabling the Power Amplifier.

⁵ Digital inputs: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

SPDIF1 can be converted to a 2-channel SPDIF OUTPUT, audio that will support up to 192KHz via Manage Systems

This output is a fixed volume control output..
Only supports FL/FR channel output. (even if playing Surround audio)

SPDIF2 is ALWAYS a SPDIF INPUT and CANNOT be configured as a SPDIF output.

⁶ USB Audio Class 2 Supported Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

⁷ Max output power:

100W/channel into 4Ω load,

50W / channel into 8Ω load

⁸HDMI 2.0 Supports HDCP 2.2 up to and including 60Hz UHD.

Linn recommend using Premium High Speed Certifiied HDMI cables for an optimal experience.

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Setup and changes

MM Phono/Analogue Input Configuration

The Majik DSM/4 ships with the Configurable Analogue input set to Analogue (Line Level) as standard from the Factory. Should you wish to configure this Analogue input as a Phono Stage to be used with a Moving Magnet (MM) equipped turntable, then this can be done via either Konfig or Manage systems.

Konfig

In Konfig select the Majik DMS/4 from the list of devices on the network.

Click on the Device tab and go to the Analogue input Mode option as shown below.
Change this in the drop-down box from Analogue to Phono.

The Majik DSM/4 will reboot, and the setting change will take effect.

Manage Systems

You will need the Majik DSM/4 to be assigned to your Linn Account to be accessed via Manage Systems. If you have not already done this, details >HERE<.

Log into your Linn Account via https://www.linn.co.uk/account.
Select the Majik DSM/4 from the list of DS’s associated with your account.
On the General tab, scroll down until you see the Analogue Input Mode options shown below.
Change this from Analogue to Phono.

The Majik DSM/4 will reboot, and the change will take effect.

Bluetooth & Wifi

Quick setup can be done using the Pin buttons

Bluetooth Specification

Reception of Bluetooth Audio: Series 3, Selekt DSM, Majik DSM (2020 variant) & Klimax DSM (2020 & 2025 variant) implements Bluetooth v4.2

Audio is transferred using SBC encoding
This is not natively compatible with Googlecast.

This is a recent update and available on the Series3-301, Selekt DSM (running Davaar 75+ firmware) and Klimax DSM/3 (2020 Variant), Majik DSM (2020 variant) products

Setting up Bluetooth using the Pin buttons

1. Select the Bluetooth menu on your device for pairing

2. Press and hold Pins 3 & 4 on the Majik DSM until "Bluetooth: Pairing..." appears on the front panel display

3. Select the Majik DSM (Room name), from the list of available Bluetooth devices on your device for pairing

This will now allow your Alexa/Google Home to play music on the Majik DSM

Wifi Specification

Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PSK/CCMP 1-CH
[ 2.4G (b/g) & 5G (n) Standards]

Setting up Wifi using the Pin buttons

1. Remove/disconnect any cable LAN connections from the Majik DSM

2. Press the WPS button on your internet router

3. Press and hold Pins 2 & 5 on the Majik DSM until "WPS: Connecting..." appears on the front panel display

4. The Linn DSM should now automatically connect to the Wifi network

Press and hold Pins 1, 2 & 5 to forget the Wifi network

Alternative Wifi Setup Method via Web Browser

1. With the Majik DSM out of Sleep mode and any LAN cables removed from the Majik DSM

2. Go to the Wireless settings on your device (e.g. iPad)

3. Find the Majik DSM on the list of available networks. It will be called Majik DSM - <serial number>

4. Select this as the wireless network

5. Now open a web browser on your device and type "https://setup.linn.co.uk" in the address bar

6. The Majik DSM Wifi Setup page should now be displayed

7. Select the Wifi network you want to connect to

8. Enter the passkey for the Wifi network

9. Click on 'Set Network'

10. Complete

Note: If you cannot get any page from "https://setup.linn.co.uk", this may be due to added security on your phone/tablet. Check that the:

VPN is disabled on your phone or tablet
Go to Settings > WiFi > Select the Unsecured Network. Then tap the “i” next to that Wi-Fi network you’re trying to log in to and toggle OFF both “Auto-Join” and “Auto-Login.”
Disable Location Services for Wi-Fi System Services for iPhone/iPad

Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services iOS system services for location and privacy settings
Tap on System Services near the bottom of this page
Locate "Wi-Fi Networking" or "Networking & Wireless" and toggle it OFF
Retry the connection to "https://setup.linn.co.uk"
This is extra network security and recommend that it is turned back ON after setting up the Linn DSM.

Wifi can also be setup using the Konfig App

Wire your Majik DSM to a cable LAN connection
Run the Konfig app
Select your Majik DSM from the Devices list and select the Wifi tab

Konfig Wi-Fi Settings
The top Status tells you what Wifi is currently selected and in use.

Select the Wi-Fi you wish to connect to and it will then ask for the PASSKEY for that Wi-Fi SSID.
If your SSID is hidden then you can manually enter the SSID and PASSKEY for that network.

Wifi can also be setup using the Konfig App below

Configuration

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.

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Using the Linn Majik DSM

Front panel operation

1. PIN BUTTONS¹- Personalised media selection / Shortcut buttons/Pins 1-6. Creation on PINS can be found in the Kazoo Manuals or Linn App

2: Control button² - Main control interface switch (for Volume, Menu navigation and selection).

3. Headphone socket³ - 1/4" / 6.35mm Jack .

4. Volume level & Mute - indicators of Volume level and Mute state.

5. Software update available - Use Linn App or Konfig to perform this update.

6. Media information - This will show the current source name/track name/Radio station etc and the Majik DSM Menu display.

7. Transport information' -The Play/Stop/Pause/Buffering symbol to shows you the current transport state.

Notes

¹ A quick press of this button will select your PIN. For more information on PINS check the FAQ-What is a PIN

> Quickly press the PIN to action it.

> Press AND HOLD to show a preview of what this PIN can do.

²-Volume/Source/Menu/Transport button

Quick press/Tap action

*Left/Right buttons:

> Decrease/increase the Volume levels in standard mode

> Move left/right in Menu mode

*Centre button:

>Toggle between Pause/Play if you are playing a Music stream such as a Playlist, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify.

>Press AND HOLD for Standby

> "Select" in Menu mode.

*Up/Down buttons

> Select Source

> Move Up/Down in Menu mode

³- If the Volume control DISABLED, in [Manage Systems], this headphone socket is also disabled DISABLED

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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

Download App

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