FAQ:Linn MajikDSM (2025 variant)

Input/Outputs

is the output level of the Majik DSM/5 different from other Linn DS/DSM's?

The Line RCA output on the Majik DSM/5 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 earlier Majik DSM's;

Can I add a subwoofer directly to the Power amplifier outputs on the Majik DSM/5?

No,The Majik DSM/5 power amplifier is a Class-D amplifier and the negative terminal on the power amplifier is NOT connected to earth.

Note The Majik DSM/5 already has Line level Sub outputs to allow a direct line-level analogue feeds for Sub-Woofers

On most subwoofer "High Level" inputs this is connected to earth, and connecting their ground to Majik DSM/5 negative power amplifier connection may cause damage to both products. Check with the subwoofer manufacturer on how to connect their subwoofers to Class-D amplifiers.

Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/5?

As the Majik DSM/5 uses Class-D power amplifiers then the Majik DSM/5 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.

Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Majik DSM/5?

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

=====How should I set the phono stage input level?=====

This is set up under Manage Systems > Sources and click on either MM, MC or Phono input.

As a general rule of thumb, the phono stage input level should not be less than 4x the specified cartridge output level.

For example, a cartridge with a specified output level of 0.25mV would require a Phono (MC) input setting of 1.2mV rms

If this setting is too low, then it can result in audible distortion

General operation

How do I use the top dial on the Majik DSM?

• GO INTO SLEEP:

Press the dial CENTRE and continue to press the CENTRE (approx 2seconds) until the volume indicator dial starts to decrease.

• BRING OUT OF SLEEP:

Press any of the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT or CENTRE of the dial.

• SOURCE SELECT

1. Press the dial DOWN to list the inputs available menu
2. Scroll UP/DOWN the selection.
3. Press RIGHT to select source or LEFT to cancel selection menu

• PLAY/STOP/PAUSE- MUTE/UNMUTE

A quick press of the dial CENTRE will toggle between PLAY and STOP/PAUSE

(Radio-PLAY/STOP, Playlist-PLAY-PAUSE).

(Other sources-Mute/Unmute).

• TRACK/PRESET PREV/NEXT

A quick press of the dial LEFT/RIGHT jump to Playlist tracks or Radio stations.

• Volume

Rotate dial clockwise to increase volume, anti-clockwise to reduce volume. The dial indicators will tell you the present volume.

LINN DSM INFORMATION

• Software version

1. With the Selekt DSM out of Sleep mode
2. Press dial UP to enter Service menu
3. Scroll UP/DOWN to highlight "Software Update"
4. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Service menu

• Selekt "Properties" (Room name, device name, IP address etc)

1. Press dial UP to enter Service menu
2. Scroll DOWN to highlight "Properties"
3. Press RIGHT to select Properties
4. Scroll DOWN to highlight "Device"
5. Press RIGHT to select Device

• Selekt "Settings" (|Balance, Lipsync, Surround volumes etc)

1. Press dial UP to enter Service menu
2. Scroll DOWN to highlight "Settings"
3. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Settings menu

Note: Cancel any previous menus by pressing LEFT key.

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.

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

Yes, you can connect either an Exaktbox or Exakt loudspeakers

Why does the Majik DSM/4 or /5 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

No:

The Linn DSM is a USB stream player. It does NOT recognise a USB hard drive/USB stick as a Music STREAMING source.

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-C socket of an iPad/iPhone² 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)

²: Click HERE for a guide to the setup and using this USB-C connection with iPhone/iPad

Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/5?

As the Majik DSM/5 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

Can I keep the headphones plugged into and control when they are enabled?

Yes you can with the "Star key Held Action" configured in Manage Systems - REMOTE CONTROL tab. When this is set to "Headphone mode" , and you have configured the OUTPUTS - Headphone Mode - ON or OFF. Pressing, AND HOLDING, the IR handset * button will allow you to toggle between the heapdhones and speakers using the IR handset.

How do I control the BALANCE on the Majik DSM

This is another function of the "Star key Held Action". That is, Press, and HOLD the IR handset * button, (beside the 0 button), for a couple of seconds you can perform a pre-programmed operation.

In Manage Systems REMOTE CONTROL tab, you can programme this action to either

• None: Do nothing

• Heaphone Mode: Toggle the Headphone output if set to ON or OFF in the Outputs tab.

• BALANCE: Adjust the Balance, using the joystick UP/DOWN buttons.

• LIP SYNC: Adjust the Lip-Sync, using the joystick UP/DOWN buttons or

• DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: Adjust the display Brightness , using the joystick UP/DOWN buttons.

Note: Only ONE of these actions can be programmed to the Star button, so use wisely.

My Majik DSM has a RED Linn symbol on the dial, what does this mean?

If you do not have a live network/LAN connection on the Majik DSM the Linn symbol on the dial will go red.

If your network cable is plugged in and your network/LAN is alive then check that you have the network/LAN cable plugged into the LAN socket (#3 on the back panel diagram) and NOT the Exakt socket (#6 back panel diagram).

After a live network/LAN connection is made, the LINN symbol on the dial will turn white after 5-10 seconds.

I get a flashing Linn icon on the volume dial, what does this mean?

This means that the Majik DSM is in :

• Searching for Exakt speakers after being woken from Sleep (typically only flashes for a couple of seconds after waking from Sleep)

or

• FALLBACK mode : Fallback is a state that means that the product is waiting for a software update. To stop this flashing, either:

• Power cycle (Switch Mains Off for 10 seconds and then switch mains On) and leave the Majik DSM to startup for approximately 1 minute.

or

• Use the Linn App to upload software in to the Linn Majik DSM. Check >HERE< for more information.

What does the shimmering dial mean?

This is to show that the Majik DSM is starting up after a mains power on. It will typically do this in 30–45 seconds, but if the Linn Majik DSM is performing a software update, this may take a little longer.

What does a dim/bright dial mean?

This is to show when the Majik DSM is in Mute mode.