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'''Product info'''
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[[Image:Majik DS-I silver 3Qright RGB 72dpi.jpg|right|435x143px]]
  
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The Akurate DS has been developed from our flagship Klimax DS player. It is the perfect partner for the other products in the Akurate range. Control is via the six front panel buttons, the provided handset and the Linn GUI.
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== '''Product info''' ==
  
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* ''Product Name:'' Majik DS
  
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'''Latest software'''
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* ''Date of Introduction:''June 2008
  
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[ftp://public:hirsute@ftp.linn.co.uk/software/LinnConfig/S08050154/LinnConfig_1.1-0.6_Installer.exe LinnConfig]
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* ''Type:'' Digital Stream Player.
  
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[ftp://public:hirsute@ftp.linn.co.uk/software/LinnGui/S08000151/LinnGui_1.1-0.4_Installer.exe LinnGui]
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* ''Features''
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** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Why_Linn_DS_is_the_best_way_to_play_CDs DS Design]
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** [http://www.linn.co.uk/why_dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
  
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== '''Latest software''' ==
  
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'''Manuals'''
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[http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Latest software releases]
  
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[[Media:Akurate_DS_Installation_Manual.pdf|Akurate DS installation manual]]
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[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software]
  
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[[Media:Akurate_DS_owner's_manual.pdf|Akurate DS owner's manual]]
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== '''Manuals''' ==
  
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[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktopManual Kinsky Desktop manual]
  
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'''Technical specifications'''
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[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Linn_Konfig_Manual Linn Konfig manual]
  
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{| cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" border="1"
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[http://www.linn.co.uk/files/81be18f3/MajikDS_infosheet.pdf Production Information Sheet, including Product Specifications]
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|Date of introduction
 
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|November 2007
 
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|Type
 
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|Digital stream player
 
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|Size
 
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|(H) 80 mm x (W) 381 mm x (D) 360 mm
 
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(H) 3.1 inches x (W) 15 inches x (D) 14.2 inches
 
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|Weight
 
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|4.2 kg
 
  
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9.2 lb
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[http://www.linn.co.uk/files/07354a05/Pack_1387_Generic_Safety_Info.pdf Generic Safety Information]
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|Supported file types
 
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|WAV, FLAC, MP3
 
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|Audio sample rates
 
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|44.1 k, 48 k, 88.2 k, 96 k, 176.4 k, 192 k
 
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|Word depths
 
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|16 – 24 bits
 
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|Analogue audio outputs
 
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|Stereo RCA phono sockets, stereo XLR balanced audio outputs
 
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|Ethernet interface
 
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|100Base-T RJ45
 
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|Control protocol
 
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|Compatible with UPnP™ media servers, UPnP™ AV 1.0 control points
 
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|Local control
 
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| Front panel 6 button interface
 
  
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RS232 x 4 
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[http://www.linn.co.uk/warranty On-line warranty registration]
  
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Luminous remote control handset
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== '''System Setup''' ==
  
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128 x 32 front panel display
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[http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/DS_Network_Setup Recommended DS Network setup guide]
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|Power supply
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<br>
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|Switching power supply with auto-ranging
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(AC 100 – 120 V @ 50 – 60 Hz),
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== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
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(AC 220 – 240 V @ 50 – 60 Hz)
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[[Image:Majik DS-I rear.jpg|center|731x222px|Image:Majik_DS-I_rear.jpg]] <br>
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|Power consumption
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|13 W
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# '''POWER SWITCH'''- For switching the power to the unit on and off
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# '''MAINS INPUT''' - For connection to the mains supply. See Connecting to the mains supply.
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# '''SPDIF IN 1 to 3''' - For connection to digital electrical (coaxial) source products, such as a CD players, Set-top boxes, games consoles, DVD players etc.
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# '''SPDIF OUT''' - For connecting to a device with a digital electrical (coaxial) recording device.
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# '''TOSLINK IN 1 to 3''' - For connection to digital optical source products, such as a CD players, Set-top boxes, games consoles, DVD players etc.
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# '''EARTH GROUND''' - For connecting the earthing lead from the tonearm cable of a turntable, if required. Also 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 perfromance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.
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# '''TOSLINK OUT''' - For connecting to a device with a digital optical recording device.
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# '''RIGHT, LEFT SPEAKER''' - Amplified output for connection to loudspeakers
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# '''IR OUT 1 &amp; 2''''- Infrared flasher connectors. Allow the control via the handset of devices that accept infra-red signals.
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# '''ETHERNET''' - For connecting the unit to the Internet router.
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# '''FALLBACK''' - Used when reprogramming the unit.
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# '''RS232 PORTS''' - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
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# '''ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 to 4''' - For connection to line-level source products, such as a CD player, radiotuner, tape deck, etc. INPUT 4 can be configured as a moving-magnet, moving-coil or line-level input (the factory setting is moving-magnet).
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# '''PRE OUT''' - Line-level outputs for connection to an external power amplifier in a multi-amp or aktiv system.
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# '''LINE OUT''' - Fixed volume outputs for connection to a tape recorder or other analogue recording device.
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== '''Front Panel Connections''' ==
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[[Image:Majik DS-I front.jpg|center|747x245px]]
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# '''MUTE BUTTON''' - Mutes and un-mutes the volume
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# '''FRONT PANEL DISPLAY'''
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# '''STANDBY BUTTON''' - Brings the unit out of, or puts into, standby
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# '''VOLUME -/+''' - Adjust the volume level
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# '''HEADPHONE SOCKET''' - Accepts a 3.5 mm headphone jack
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# '''AUXILIARY SOURCE SOCKET''' - For connecting a portable source, e.g. MP3 player. Accepts a 3.5 mm jack.
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# '''SOURCE -/+''' - Changes Sources
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== '''Installation''' ==
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Please read the following carefully '''before''' installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.
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* '''Unpacking''' - Please read the [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_unpacking information] on unpacking your Majik DS.
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* '''Positioning''' - Please read the [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning information] on positioning your Majik DS.
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* '''Important Information:Protection''' - The Majik DS-I features over-current and over-temperature [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/amplifier_protection protection]
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For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages or the [http://Forums.linn.co.uk Linn Forum.]

Revision as of 11:05, 29 October 2009

Majik DS-I silver 3Qright RGB 72dpi.jpg

Product info

  • Product Name: Majik DS
  • Date of Introduction:June 2008
  • Type: Digital Stream Player.

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Kinsky Desktop manual

Linn Konfig manual

Production Information Sheet, including Product Specifications

Generic Safety Information

On-line warranty registration

System Setup

Recommended DS Network setup guide


Back Panel Connections

Image:Majik_DS-I_rear.jpg


  1. POWER SWITCH- For switching the power to the unit on and off
  2. MAINS INPUT - For connection to the mains supply. See Connecting to the mains supply.
  3. SPDIF IN 1 to 3 - For connection to digital electrical (coaxial) source products, such as a CD players, Set-top boxes, games consoles, DVD players etc.
  4. SPDIF OUT - For connecting to a device with a digital electrical (coaxial) recording device.
  5. TOSLINK IN 1 to 3 - For connection to digital optical source products, such as a CD players, Set-top boxes, games consoles, DVD players etc.
  6. EARTH GROUND - For connecting the earthing lead from the tonearm cable of a turntable, if required. Also 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 perfromance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.
  7. TOSLINK OUT - For connecting to a device with a digital optical recording device.
  8. RIGHT, LEFT SPEAKER - Amplified output for connection to loudspeakers
  9. IR OUT 1 & 2'- Infrared flasher connectors. Allow the control via the handset of devices that accept infra-red signals.
  10. ETHERNET - For connecting the unit to the Internet router.
  11. FALLBACK - Used when reprogramming the unit.
  12. RS232 PORTS - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
  13. ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 to 4 - For connection to line-level source products, such as a CD player, radiotuner, tape deck, etc. INPUT 4 can be configured as a moving-magnet, moving-coil or line-level input (the factory setting is moving-magnet).
  14. PRE OUT - Line-level outputs for connection to an external power amplifier in a multi-amp or aktiv system.
  15. LINE OUT - Fixed volume outputs for connection to a tape recorder or other analogue recording device.

Front Panel Connections

Majik DS-I front.jpg
  1. MUTE BUTTON - Mutes and un-mutes the volume
  2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
  3. STANDBY BUTTON - Brings the unit out of, or puts into, standby
  4. VOLUME -/+ - Adjust the volume level
  5. HEADPHONE SOCKET - Accepts a 3.5 mm headphone jack
  6. AUXILIARY SOURCE SOCKET - For connecting a portable source, e.g. MP3 player. Accepts a 3.5 mm jack.
  7. SOURCE -/+ - Changes Sources

Installation

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

  • Unpacking - Please read the information on unpacking your Majik DS.
  • Positioning - Please read the information on positioning your Majik DS.
  • Important Information:Protection - The Majik DS-I features over-current and over-temperature protection

For further assistance, try our customer support pages or the Linn Forum.

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