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== '''Product info''' ==
 
== '''Product info''' ==
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* ''Product Name:'' Majik-I
 
* ''Product Name:'' Majik-I
  
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* ''Date of Introduction:'' October 2007  
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* ''Date of Introduction:'' October 2007 - March 2010
  
 
* ''Type:'' Integrated preamplifier and power amplifier
 
* ''Type:'' Integrated preamplifier and power amplifier
  
 
* ''Features''  
 
* ''Features''  
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** [http://www.linn.co.uk/buying#technology Chakra Power]
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** [[Chakra_Power| Chakra Power]]
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** [http://www.linn.co.uk/why_dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
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** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Aktiv Aktiv Operation]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Aktiv Aktiv Operation]
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** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Unity_Gain Source Unity Gain option]
 
  
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== '''Support''' ==
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[http://www.linn.co.uk/support Linn Support Site]
  
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
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[http://small.linncdn.com/product-catalogue/documents/Linn_Majik_I_Owners_Manual.pdf Majik-I Owners manual - English]
  
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[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/REM_020 Remote Control manual]
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[http://small.linncdn.com/product-catalogue/documents/Linn_Majik_I_Owners_Manual-DE.pdf Majik-I Owners manual - German]
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[http://small.linncdn.com/product-catalogue/documents/Linn_Majik_I_Owners_Manual-IT.pdf Majik-I Owners manual - Italian]
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[[DS_Control_Options#IR_Handsets| Remote Control manual]]
  
 
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/1/1b/Linn_Safety_Info.pdf Safety Information]
 
[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/1/1b/Linn_Safety_Info.pdf Safety Information]
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[http://www.linn.co.uk/warranty Warranty Terms & Conditions]
 
[http://www.linn.co.uk/warranty Warranty Terms & Conditions]
  
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== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
  
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== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
 
  
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[[Image:Majik-I rear.jpg|center|731x222px|Image:Majik_DS-I_rear.jpg]] <br>
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# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
 
# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
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# '''EARTH GROUND''' -  To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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.
 
 
# '''SPEAKER OUTPUTS''' - To connect to loudspeakers
 
# '''SPEAKER OUTPUTS''' - To connect to loudspeakers
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# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
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# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
 
# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 6 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).
 
# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 6 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).
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# '''EARTH GROUND''' -  To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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.
 
# '''RS232 PORTS''' - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
 
# '''RS232 PORTS''' - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
  
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== '''Front Panel Connections''' ==
 
== '''Front Panel Connections''' ==
  
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# '''MUTE BUTTON''' - Mutes/unmutes the audio
 
# '''MUTE BUTTON''' - Mutes/unmutes the audio
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For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] page
  
 
== '''Setup Menus''' ==
 
== '''Setup Menus''' ==
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'''Entering and Navigating setup'''
 
'''Entering and Navigating setup'''
 
Using the Front Panel
 
Using the Front Panel
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* Press and Hold the '''MUTE''' button until "main Menu" appears on the front panel display.
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* Press and Hold the '''MUTE''' button until "Main Menu" appears on the front panel display.
 
* Navigate up or down the options within a menu using '''SOURCE+''' or '''SOURCE-'''
 
* Navigate up or down the options within a menu using '''SOURCE+''' or '''SOURCE-'''
 
* Press '''VOLUME+''' or '''STANDBY''' to select an option.
 
* Press '''VOLUME+''' or '''STANDBY''' to select an option.
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The Main Menu Menu consists of four sub Menus:
 
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/MDI_Display_Config Display Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Majik-I_Display_Configuration Display Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/MDI_Source_Config Source Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Majik-I_Source_Configuration Source Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/MDI_Audio_Config Audio Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Majik-I_Audio_Configuration Audio Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/MDI_Unit_Config Unit Configuration]
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Majik-I_Unit_Configuration Unit Configuration]
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* '''Display Configuration'''
 
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* '''Source Configuration'''
 
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* '''Audio Configuration'''
 
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* '''Unit Configuration'''
 
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The contents of these Menus are shown below
 
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! '''DISPLAY CONFIGURATION'''
 
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! OPTION !! Settings !! Description !! Default Setting
 
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! Display Brightness
 
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Auto or Percentage
 
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(2% to 100%)
 
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If set to ‘Auto’, the display brightness will change with the surrounding lighting conditions (dimmer surroundings => dimmer display / brighter surroundings => brighter display).
 
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To select ‘Auto’, scroll up or down the percentage settings and the ‘Auto’ option will appear in place of 0%.
 
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With ‘Percentage’, you can select a setting between 2% and 100%. The display brightness will (while out of standby) remain set to the specified brightness setting.
 
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100%
 
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! Display Content
 
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| Source and Volume
 
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Volume
 
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Source
 
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Last Used
 
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|| If set to ‘Source and Volume’, both the currently selected source and the current volume setting will be displayed on the front panel.
 
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If set to ‘Volume’, only the current volume setting will be displayed.
 
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If set to ‘Source’, only the current source setting will be displayed.
 
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If set to ‘Last Used’, the last setting (source or volume) to be adjusted will remain on the display.
 
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'''Note:'''The above settings are applicable only when the unit is out of standby, is not in display-sleep mode and is not being adjusted.
 
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! Display Timeout
 
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|| Determines how long, after an adjustment is made, before the display reverts to its ‘Display Content’ setting as detailed above.
 
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! Sleep Display Delay
 
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| Delay in Minutes and Seconds
 
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|| The time setting determines how long after the last command has been received that the display goes to sleep (where only 3 dots are visible on the display).
 
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! '''SOURCE CONFIGURATION'''
 
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! OPTION !! Settings !! Description !! Default Setting
 
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! Name
 
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|| Allows you to customise the input name as it appears on the display. Any name can be entered, up to a maximum of 12 characters (including spaces).
 
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To change the selected input name:
 
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* Use the ▼/▲ keys on the handset or '''SOURCE – / +''' keys on the front panel to change the flashing character.
 
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* Use the ▶ key on the handset or '''VOLUME +''' key on the front panel to move to the next character.
 
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* Use the ◀ key on the handset or '''VOLUME –''' key on the front panel if you wish to move to the previous character.
 
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* Once you are happy with your changes press ● on the handset or �'''STANDBY''' on the front panel.
 
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Aux=Aux
 
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Input 1=MajikCD
 
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Input 2=Input 2
 
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Input 3=Input 3
 
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Input 4=Input 4
 
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Input 5=Input 5
 
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Input 6=Phono
 
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! Type
 
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! Volume Offset
 
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'''Note:'''The volume difference will not be visible on the volume display – so when switching between offset sources, the volume display will not reflect the offset.
 
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! '''AUDIO CONFIGURATION'''
 
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! OPTION !! Settings !! Description !! Default Setting
 
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! Volume Rate
 
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10/10
 
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! Mute Rate
 
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10/10
 
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! Volume Limit
 
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! Volume Preset
 
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| 0 - 100
 
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! Headphone Offset
 
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! '''UNIT CONFIGURATION'''
 
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! OPTION !! Settings !! Description !! Default Setting
 
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! Selection Timeout
 
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| 1 - 10 seconds
 
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|| Allows you to adjust the time taken for source selection to take effect. A delay allows you time to scroll through and view available sources.
 
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! Startup Source
 
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| None
 
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Last Used
 
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Aux
 
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Phono
 
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Input 5
 
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Input 4
 
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Input 3
 
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Input 2
 
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Majik CD
 
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|| Allows you to set which source input will be selected when the unit comes out of standby.
 
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Note: The names shown are configured in the Source Configuration options.
 
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! Standby Record From
 
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| None
 
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Last Used
 
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Aux
 
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Phono
 
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Input 5
 
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Input 4
 
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Input 3
 
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Input 2
 
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Majik CD
 
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|| Allows you to set a source to be output at TAPE OUT while the unit is in standby.
 
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Note: The names shown are configured in the Source Configuration options.
 
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|| Last Used
 
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! Handset Commands
 
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| Enabled
 
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Disabled
 
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! RS232 Configuration
 
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! Defaults
 
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! Unit Information
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[[Category:Family: Majik]] [[Category:CHAKRA Class Amplifier]]
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|| Not adjustable – for information only. Allows the unit’s software/hardware revisions to be viewed. This category is mainly intended for Linn personnel and Linn-appointed service agents.
 
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Latest revision as of 08:53, 13 February 2024

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Product info

  • Product Name: Majik-I
  • Date of Introduction: October 2007 - March 2010
  • Type: Integrated preamplifier and power amplifier

Support

Linn Support Site

Manuals

Majik-I Owners manual - English

Majik-I Owners manual - German

Majik-I Owners manual - Italian

Remote Control manual

Safety Information

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Back Panel Connections

Image:Majik_DS-I_rear.jpg


  1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
  2. SPEAKER OUTPUTS - To connect to loudspeakers
  3. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
  4. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
  5. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 6 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).
  6. EARTH GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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.
  7. RS232 PORTS - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.


Front Panel Connections

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  1. MUTE BUTTON - Mutes/unmutes the audio
  2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
  3. STANDBY BUTTON - Brings the unit in/out of standby
  4. VOLUME ADJUST BUTTONS - Changes the volume up/down
  5. HEADPHONE OUTPUT (3.5mm stereo) - To connect to headphones
  6. AUXILIARY SOURCE INPUT (3.5mm stereo) - To connect to an analogue stereo audio source
  7. SOURCE ADJUST BUTTONS - Changes to the previous/next source


Installation

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


For further assistance, try our customer support page

Setup Menus

The setup menus can be used to configure the Majik-I to customise aspects of its operation to suit your requirements, to operate in a particular type of installation, or to view important functional data.

Entering and Navigating setup Using the Front Panel

  • Press and Hold the MUTE button until "Main Menu" appears on the front panel display.
  • Navigate up or down the options within a menu using SOURCE+ or SOURCE-
  • Press VOLUME+ or STANDBY to select an option.
  • Press VOLUME- to go back to the previous option or menu.
  • Press MUTE to exit Setup.

NOTE: For each option the currently selected setting will be indicated by a tick beside it.

The Main Menu Menu consists of four sub Menus:

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