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=A=
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; <u><span class="plainlinks">[https://small.linncdn.com/product-catalogue/documents/Linn_Adikt_Product_Information.pdf ADIKT]</span></u>
: Moving-magnet (MM) phono cartridge model by Linn. Entry-level turntable cartridge introduced mid-2000s.

;Aktiv
:<u>[[Aktiv]]</u> is an analogue loudspeaker crossover type. These are electronic crossover with a higher precision than passive crossovers. Alternatives available from Linn Products are Passive and Exakt.

;[[Akurate_Products|<u>Akurate</u>]]
: A family of Linn hi-fi components, one tier below the flagship Klimax line. Designed for serious enthusiasts.

; [[File:AirAble-Logo-coloured.png |40px|link=airable]] 
: This is a group of worldwide internet radio stations. 

;Audio transformer
::[[Cables_%26_terminations#Audio_Transformer|<u>Audio transformer</u>]]  This is to electrically isolate the audio feed from one product to another. Moe

;AUSKERRY
:The first in-built major Operating System/<u>[[Linn_DS_Firmware|Firmware]]</u> software version for Linn DS players.

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=B=
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;Balanced, Line-level
:This is a three connection setup with signal, inverted signal and ground.

;Bi-Amp
:These are two amplifiers per loudspeaker. Each power amplifier drives an independent speaker drive unit  within the loudspeaker. This will allow the amplifier to output to the drive unit without any interference from any other speaker. You must make sure that loudspeaker bridging strips are removed.

;Bi-Wire
:A single amplifier will output to the loudspeaker using 2 cables. This will reduce audio distortion that can be caused by the loudspeaker cable resistance/impedance. You must make sure that loudspeaker bridging strips are removed.
:Similar to <u>[[Tri-Wire]]</u>, Quad-wire etc

;Bipolar (amplifier)
:Bipolar transistor amplifier.

;BUTE
:The second major in-built Operating System/<u>[[Linn_DS_Firmware|Firmware]]</u> software version for Linn DS players.

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=C=
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;CARA
:The third major in-built Operating System/<u>[[Linn_DS_Firmware|Firmware]]</u> software version for Linn DS players.

;CHAKRA
:This is a Class of power Amplifier. More information [[Amplifier_classes#Class_Chakra|<u>HERE</u>]]

;Class A-B
:This is a Class of power Amplifier. More information [[Amplifier_classes#Class_A-B|<u>HERE</u>]]

;Class D
:This is a Class of power Amplifier. More information [[Amplifier_classes#Class_D||<u>HERE</u>]]

;CORE1
:This is a Linn term to a CORE1 series of hardware, (CPU and memory), in the Linn DS/DSM. The first CORE1 product was the <u>[[Klimax_DS_/_0|Klimax DS/0]]</u>. Check <u>[[:Category:CORE1|HERE]]</u> 

;CORE4
:This is a Linn term to a CORE4 series of hardware, (CPU and memory), in the Linn DS/DSM. The first CORE4 product was the <u>[[Selekt_DSM_/0 |Selekt DSM (2018)]]</u>. Check <u>[[:Category:CORE4| HERE]]</u>

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=D=
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;Davaar
:The fourth and current major inbuilt Operating System/<u>[[Linn_DS_Firmware|Firmware]]</u> software version installed in your Linn DS/DSM. This includes features of <u>[[Songcast|Multi-room audio]]</u> and <u>[[Exakt Technology]]</u>


;Digital Volume control
:The volume is controlled in one processes with Space Optimisation 

;Drive unit
:This is a speaker drive unit within a loudspeaker. This can be a "Woofer"/Bass, Mid or treble/tweeter speaker within the loudspeaker cabinet.

;DS / DSM
:This reference to the general product's type of DS or DSM. 
::<b>Linn DS</b>: This is a Media renderer or media player. 
::<b>Linn DSM</b>: This is a Linn DS with the addition of <b><u>M</u></b>ultimedia inputs. Typically, HDMI, Analogue, Toslink and SPDIF input(s) 
:The Linn is normally replaced with its family name, e.g.<u>[[Linn_Product_Family|Klimax, Akurate]]</u>..


;<u>[[Dynamik|Dynamik]]</u>
:Linn’s high-efficiency switch-mode power supply architecture, introduced in 2009.

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=E=
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;<u>[[Cartridge/Ekstatik|Ekstatik]]</u>
:Linn’s flagship moving-coil (MC) turntable cartridge, introduced in 2021.

;EXAKT:
:<u>[[Exakt Technology]]</u> is the Linn technology for digital audio transfer between Linn products. This allows music to be transported with no loss in quality to loudspeakers, Digital to audio convertors and from analogue sources, such as <u>[[Urika_II|Urika-II]]</u>

;EXAKT cables
:[[Cables_%26_terminations#Exakt_Cables|Cables and terminations - Exakt cables]]

;EXAKT CROSSOVER:
:Top-level crossover from the passive or Aktiv alternatives. This is a digital crossover that deals with phase as well as frequency with an even higher precision compared to Aktiv.

;EXAKTBOX:
:This is an electronic crossover that provides Line-Level, (RCA 2V RMS), audio channels to directly drive loudspeaker drive units bypassing their internal crossover.<br>
:Recent software update allows to be used in Surround channel line-level feed to directly supply Surround Audio channels.

;EXAKTBOX-I:
:Same as Exaktbox above, but also has Power Amplifier outputs.

;EXAKT-ONLY
:This describes products <b>WITHOUT</b> any analogue audio outputs. The only outputs are EXAKT-LINK and digital outputs e.g.[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System Hub]] and [[Klimax_Exakt_DSM_(4K_compatible)|Klimax Exakt DSM.]]

;EXAKT-LINK:
:<u>[[Exakt link]]</u> transport is the <u>data cable</u> that feeds the digital audio between Linn products. 

;Eternally Aktiv:
:Loudspeaker that have NO internal/passive crossover. The speaker drive units are wired directly to the terminal to be fed from an external crossover and power amplifiers.
:When a speaker is in this state, DO NOT feed a full-range signal into the loudspeaker, as this can/will damage the loudspeaker drive units.


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=F=
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;[[FALLBACK|<u>FALLBACK</u>]]
:[[FALLBACK|<u>FALLBACK</u>]] is the state of a Linn DS/DSM when it is waiting/in process of doing a software update.


;Firmware
:[[Linn_DS_Firmware|Firmware]] is the operating system of a product.(Auskerry, Bute, Cara, Davaar...)

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=H=
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;[[HDMI|<u>HDMI</u>]]
:HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Linn DSM/HDMI support HDMI 1.4 and later products support HDMI 2.0.

;HUB
:This is the <q>Hub</q> for all inputs and output connections. <i>Previous</i> variations include <q><i>Exakt DSM</i></q>

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=I=
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;Internet Radio
::Also known as [[TuneIn_Radio|TuneIn Radio]]

;ISOBARIK
::The isobaric loading principle used by some [[Isobarik|<u>Linn loudspeakers</u>]]

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=K=
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;Katalyst
:This is the Technology used in the [[Katalyst DAC]]. More information can be found [https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/katalyst <u>HERE</u>]

;Kazoo control software
:<u>[[Kazoo_Manual#Using_the_Linn_DS.2FDSM_control_software|Linn DS/DSM control software]]</u> to allow you to control the Linn DS from a PC, MacBook or Android/Apple tablet/phone.

;Kazoo server
:Kazoo Server is a <u>[[Media_Servers|UPnP Media Server]]</u> to share music from your local collection and also works controlling Linn DS/DSM from Crestron and Control4

;Kinsky control software
:<u>[[Kinsky]]</u> is an earlier version of control software that was replaced by <u>[[Kazoo_Manual#Using_the_Linn_DS.2FDSM_control_software|Kazoo]]</u>

;<u>[[Klimax_Products|Klimax]]</u>
:Linn’s flagship product line – ultimate-performance hi-fi components.

;<u>[[Konfig]]</u>
:Legacy setup software for configuring Linn DS/DSM systems.

;Kontrol
:This is the Linn term for a Pre-amplifier.

;<u>[[Kore]]</u>
:Mid-tier sub-chassis upgrade for the LP12 turntable.

;<u>[[Kustom DSM]]</u>
:Specialised Linn DSM for custom install / multi-room systems.

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=L=
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;Linn DS/DSM
:This reference to the general product's type of DS or DSM. 
::<b>Linn DS</b>: This is a Media renderer or media player. 
::<b>Linn DSM</b>: This is a Linn DS with the addition of <b><u>M</u></b>ultimedia inputs. Typically HDMI, Analogue, Toslink and SPDIF input(s) 
:The Linn is normally replaced with its family name, e.g.<u>[[Linn_Product_Family|Klimax, Akurate]]</u>..

;<u>[[Linn_Turntable|LP12 (Sondek LP12)]]</u>
:Linn’s iconic turntable model, in continuous production since 1973.

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=M=
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;<u>[[Majik_Products|Majik]]</u>
:Entry-level range of Linn hi-fi components.

;Media Server
:A <u>[[Media_Servers|Media Server]]</u> commonly known as a UPnP media server, shares Music using <u>[[UPnP]]</u> protocol

;Manage systems
:<u>[[Manage Systems]]</u> will allow you to change the configuration of your Linn DS/DSM via a web-page

;MM
:'''M'''oving '''M'''agnet turntable cartridge

;MC
:'''M'''oving '''C'''oil turntable cartridge

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=N=
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;Network Player
:The name used in the configuration software to describe a Linn DS/DSM.

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=O=
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;ORGANIK
:[[Organik DAC| <u>Organik</u>]] DAC is a FGA DAC initially released on the [[Klimax_DSM_/3_(2020_Variant)| <u>Klimax DSM/3</u>]]. Click [[:Category:Organik|<u>>HERE<</u>]] for a list of Products with <u>[[:Category:Organik|Organik DAC]]</u>
 

;Open Source Software
:<b>OSS</b> is software where the source code is publically available.
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=P=
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;[[Passive|<u>Passive</u>]]
:Loudspeakers using internal crossovers.<br>
:These ''[[Passive|<u>Passive</u>]]'' crossovers are typically large capacitors and inductors with large value tolerances. Music can be improvsd by bypassing these and using '''[[Aktiv|<u>Aktiv</u>]]''' or '''[[Exakt_Technology|<u>Exakt</u>]]''' crossovers.
 
;<u>[[PIN]]</u>
:A PIN is a front panel button to allow shortcut to your favourite media.<br>

;Playlist
:This is the list of tracks that are queued for playback on Linn DS/DSM. <br>
:These tracks can be reselected/replayed by using the Linn DS/DSM front panel, <u>[[PlaylistNav|Infra-red remote control]]</u> & <u>[[Linn_DS/DSM_Software|control software]]</u>

;Power DAC
:Linn’s PowerDAC technology combining DAC and amplification in one stage.

;<u>[[360_pwab/0|PWAB]]</u>
:Abbreviation for Passive With Aktiv Bass – hybrid speaker configuration.

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=R=
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;[[Radikal_variants|<u>Radikal</u>]]
:Reference turntable motor control and power supply unit for the LP12.

;Retired software
:Software that is <u>[[Retired_software|no longer supported]]</u>

;RCA
:[[Cables_%26_terminations#RCA|Cables and terminations - PCA]]

;Ripping
:Ripping is [[CD_Ripping_Terminology|CD <u>ripping</u>]]. Extracting the digital audio from a CD and creating digital music files for each track.

;REM 019
:Linn Remote control 

;REM 020
:Linn Remote control 

;REM 022
:Linn Remote control 

;Renew DS / Renew DSM
:Program/kit to repurpose older [[Akurate_Renew_DS|<u>Akurate</u>]] or [[Klimax_Renew_DS|<u>Klimax</u>]] DSM/DS boards into a second unit.

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=S=
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;Series 3
:Family name for 301 & 302 loudspeakers

;Series 5
:Family name for 520 & 530 loudspeakers

;Single Ended, Line-level
:Low-level connection with only signal and ground connections.

;Single wired
: This is a single speaker cable going from one pair  (positive & negative), of power amplifier to one pair of loudspeakers (Check Bi-wire, Bi-Amp, Tri-wire and Tri-wire....)

;Songcast
:<u>[[Songcast]]</u> is the sharing of the Music from one room to other rooms.

;Space Optimisation
:Hear the Music not the room. [[Space_Optimisation_and_Space_Optimisation%2B|Space Optimisation]] will process your room and remove the distortion, sometimes called "boominess" from your room.

;STANDBY
:The "Standby" button is actually a SLEEP state. If the Linn DS/DSM/HUB is placed into a full "Standby", this would kill the ethernet/Wifi connection and only allow you to bring out of Standby using front panel STANDBY button or possible IR handset. This would also take another 30 seconds for the product to startup and play music

;Streamer
: This is an internal source (effectively a Linn DSM) within the <u>[[Kustom DSM]]</u> and shares its audio to Konfigured Zones.

;Streaming Services
:[[Streaming Services]]

;System HUB
::This is the System <q>Hub</q> for all inputs and output connections. <i>Previous</i> variations include <q><i>Exakt DSM</i></q>

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=T=
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;Tri-Amp
:These are three amplifiers per loudspeaker. Each power amplifier drives an independent speaker drive unit  within the loudspeaker. This will allow the amplifier to output to the drive unit without any interference from any other speaker. You must make sure that loudspeaker bridging strips are removed.

;[[Tri-Wire]]
:A single amplifier will output to the loudspeaker using 3pairs of cables. This will reduce audio distortion that can be caused by the loudspeaker cable resistance/impedance. You must make sure that loudspeaker bridging strips are removed.

;[[Tune Dem™]]
:Linn’s trademarked demonstration method for comparing sound quality.


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=U=
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;Unity Gain
:The term used in configuration software to turn OFF the voume control on an input. "What come in, goes out untouched". That is, any audio signal that comes in, is output with no volume control.
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=V=
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{{:variant}}

=====Volume offset=====
:This allows different external inputs on the Linn DSM to have different volume levels. A CD player may sound quite loud, but when you change to a turntable this may seem quiet when the Linn DSM is has the same volume setting. Adjust the volume offset allow you to change the effective volume level by some many steps when this input is selected.
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=W=
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;Wiring
:[[Structured_Wiring|Structured Wiring]] - preparing/future proofing your home wiring]
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=X=
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;XLR
:[[Cables_%26_terminations#XLR|Cables and terminations - XLR]]
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=Y=
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=Z=
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;Zone volume
:Used with <u>[[Songcast]]</u>. If you have a group of rooms the volume can be controlled as a zone/group, or a as a sub-zone - single room.
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