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| + | =====<u>Can I connect Linn 360 PWAB speakers to my Majik DSM/4?</u>===== | ||
| + | :The Majik DSM/4 is not suitable for driving Linn 360 PWAB speakers | ||
| − | =====<u>Can I connect | + | =====<u>Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Majik DSM/4?</u>===== |
| − | + | :Yes, you can connect loudspeakers that support 192K SPDIF connections to the Linn Majik DSM. This output will also support Space Optimisation, but NOT volume control on this connection. | |
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====General operation==== | ====General operation==== | ||
=====<u>How to get my Alexa to Play on the Majik DSM</u>===== | =====<u>How to get my Alexa to Play on the Majik DSM</u>===== | ||
| − | :You need to | + | :You need to set up the Majik DSM as Bluetooth speakers for the Majik DSM. Check <u>[[Majik_DSM_/4_(2020_Variant)#Bluetooth_speaker_setup:_such_as_Alexa.2C_Google_Home_etc|Setup]]</u> on how to configure this. |
| − | :This will then allow you to select your Music to play back on the Majik DSM as well as the volume of the Music. | + | :This will then allow you to select your Music to play back on the Majik DSM, as well as the volume of the Music. |
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=====<u>Can I plug my Exakt speakers or Linn Exaktbox into this Majik DSM</u>===== | =====<u>Can I plug my Exakt speakers or Linn Exaktbox into this Majik DSM</u>===== | ||
:No, this 2020 variant of the Majik DSM has no Exakt capabilities | :No, this 2020 variant of the Majik DSM has no Exakt capabilities | ||
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=====<u>Why does the Majik DSM/4 should quieter than other Majik DSM's with the same volume level?</u>===== | =====<u>Why does the Majik DSM/4 should quieter than other Majik DSM's with the same volume level?</u>===== | ||
| − | :The new Majik DSM/4 has a lower gain than other Linn Power | + | :The new Majik DSM/4 has a lower gain than other Linn Power Amplifiers, e.g. Majik C2100, 20dB against 28dB. This means that you have to raise the new Majik DSM by 8 volume steps to have the same output levels. |
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=====<u>Can I plug my USB drive/stick into the USB socket to play Music</u>===== | =====<u>Can I plug my USB drive/stick into the USB socket to play Music</u>===== | ||
| − | {{FAQ:USB Connections}} | + | {{FAQ:USB Connections|192k}} |
| − | =====<u>Can configure the Majik DSM to have a Moving Coil (MC) input? </u>===== | + | =====<u>Can configure the Majik DSM to have a Moving Coil (MC) input? Or use a MC upgrade board to provide MC </u>===== |
: No, the internal circuitry is only configurable for Moving Magnet (MM) and Line Level. <br> | : No, the internal circuitry is only configurable for Moving Magnet (MM) and Line Level. <br> | ||
| − | : (The earlier Majik DSM's had the option of an upgrade board to allow this, But this is | + | : <u><i>(The earlier Majik DSM's had the option of an upgrade board to allow this, But this is upgrade board cannot be fitted to the Majik DSM/4.)</i></u> |
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| − | =====<u>Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, | + | =====<u>Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the [[Majik_DSM_/4_(2020_Variant)|Majik DSM/4]]?</u>===== |
| − | As the [[Majik_DSM_/4_(2020_Variant)|Majik DSM/4]] uses [[Amplifier_classes#Class_D| <u>Class-D</u> power | + | :As the [[Majik_DSM_/4_(2020_Variant)|Majik DSM/4]] uses [[Amplifier_classes#Class_D| <u>Class-D</u> power amplifiers]] then the Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is dependent on the inductive/capacitive load then the usual loading of Electrostatic loudspeakers may cause poor sounding instability. <br> |
| − | <b>Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions using Class-D amplifiers</b> | + | :<b>Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions using Class-D amplifiers</b> |
Latest revision as of 11:25, 16 December 2024
Contents
- 1 Input/Outputs
- 1.1 is the output level of the Majik DSM/4 different from other Linn DS/DSM's?
- 1.2 Can I add a sub-woofer directly to the Power amplifier outputs on the Majik DSM/4?
- 1.3 Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/4?
- 1.4 Can I connect Linn 360 PWAB speakers to my Majik DSM/4?
- 1.5 Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Majik DSM/4?
- 2 General operation
- 2.1 How to get my Alexa to Play on the Majik DSM
- 2.2 Can I plug my Exakt speakers or Linn Exaktbox into this Majik DSM
- 2.3 Why does the Majik DSM/4 should quieter than other Majik DSM's with the same volume level?
- 2.4 Can I plug my USB drive/stick into the USB socket to play Music
- 2.5 Can configure the Majik DSM to have a Moving Coil (MC) input? Or use a MC upgrade board to provide MC
- 2.6 Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/4?
Input/Outputs
is the output level of the Majik DSM/4 different from other Linn DS/DSM's?
- The Line RCA output on the Majik DSM/4 is the same has the same output gain as other Linn DS/DSM products.
- However the Power amplifier is approx. 8dB, (8 volume step), quieter than the Chakra amplifiers and ealier Majik DSM's;
Can I add a sub-woofer directly to the Power amplifier outputs on the Majik DSM/4?
- No,The Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is a Class-D amplifier and the negative terminal on the power amplifier is NOT connected to earth.
- On most sub-woofer "High Level" inputs this is connected to earth and connecting their ground to Majik DSM/4 negative power amplifier connection may cause damage to both products. Check with the sub-woofer manufacturer on how to connect their sub-woofers to Class-D amplifiers.
Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/4?
- As the Majik DSM/4 uses Class-D power amplfiers then the Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is dependant on the inductive/capative load then the usual loading of Electrostatic loudspeakers may cause poor sounding instability.
- Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions.
Can I connect Linn 360 PWAB speakers to my Majik DSM/4?
- The Majik DSM/4 is not suitable for driving Linn 360 PWAB speakers
Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Majik DSM/4?
- Yes, you can connect loudspeakers that support 192K SPDIF connections to the Linn Majik DSM. This output will also support Space Optimisation, but NOT volume control on this connection.
- In Manage Systems, setting the:
- 1. Outputs > SPDIF Mode into Output &
- 2. Outputs > Digital Output mode into 192K Post EQ will add Space Optimisation to this output.
This allows digital speakers, with their own volume controls, to be connected to this SPDIF socket
General operation
How to get my Alexa to Play on the Majik DSM
- You need to set up the Majik DSM as Bluetooth speakers for the Majik DSM. Check Setup on how to configure this.
- This will then allow you to select your Music to play back on the Majik DSM, as well as the volume of the Music.
Can I plug my Exakt speakers or Linn Exaktbox into this Majik DSM
- No, this 2020 variant of the Majik DSM has no Exakt capabilities
Why does the Majik DSM/4 should quieter than other Majik DSM's with the same volume level?
- The new Majik DSM/4 has a lower gain than other Linn Power Amplifiers, e.g. Majik C2100, 20dB against 28dB. This means that you have to raise the new Majik DSM by 8 volume steps to have the same output levels.
Can I plug my USB drive/stick into the USB socket to play Music
Type: USB-B Asynchronous socket
- USB Audio Class 2 endpoint with supported sample rates from 44.1k to 192k
The Linn DSM is a USB stream player. It does not recognise a USB hard drive/USB stick as a Music STREAMING source.
- Connect this USB socket into a Windows7/8/10/11 PC, MAC or USB socket of an iPad/iPhone and be a Sound card for these devices.1.
- • DSD audio will typically be transcoded to PCM, by the PC/MAC, before transporting down the USB cable to the Linn DSM
Note:
- 1: The Linn DSM will playback the audio dictated by the PC/MAC sound driver.
- On Mac you can go into the Sound Settings, after you select the USB Output, and adjust what audio format is played.
- On a Windows PC you will need to get an audio driver that supports higher bit-rates. (For example: Adding a PCI card or module into your PC to get these higher bit-rates)
Can configure the Majik DSM to have a Moving Coil (MC) input? Or use a MC upgrade board to provide MC
- No, the internal circuitry is only configurable for Moving Magnet (MM) and Line Level.
- (The earlier Majik DSM's had the option of an upgrade board to allow this, But this is upgrade board cannot be fitted to the Majik DSM/4.)
Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/4?
- As the Majik DSM/4 uses Class-D power amplifiers then the Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is dependent on the inductive/capacitive load then the usual loading of Electrostatic loudspeakers may cause poor sounding instability.
- Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions using Class-D amplifiers
