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:: '''For use with Linn DS/DSM with Exakt sockets'''
 
:: '''For use with Linn DS/DSM with Exakt sockets'''
  
''Features''
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* <big>Requires a Radikal power supply </big>
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<u>''Features''</u>
 
* Moving coil (MC) internal phono stage for LP12
 
* Moving coil (MC) internal phono stage for LP12
 
* The most precise implementation of the RIAA curve
 
* The most precise implementation of the RIAA curve
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* Component manufacturing tolerances measured and corrected
 
* Component manufacturing tolerances measured and corrected
 
* Optimised for your chosen cartridge
 
* Optimised for your chosen cartridge
* TOSLINK digital output
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* TOSLINK digital output (192K / 24bit)
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<br><br>
  
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
== '''Support''' ==
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[[Image:Urika_II_Connections.jpg‎ |center]] <br>
 
[[Image:Urika_II_Connections.jpg‎ |center]] <br>
  
# '''RADIKAL INPUT''' - For connection to the RADIKAL LP12 motor power supply. <sup>1</sup>
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# '''RADIKAL INPUT''' - For connection to the RADIKAL LP12 motor power supply. <sup>'''1''''</sup>
 
# '''EXAKT LINK'''- For connection of Exakt products (Linn DS/DSM with Exakt sockets/speakers/ExaktBox).
 
# '''EXAKT LINK'''- For connection of Exakt products (Linn DS/DSM with Exakt sockets/speakers/ExaktBox).
# '''TOSLINK DIGITAL OUTPUT''' - To connect to an external Digital recording device <sup>2</sup>
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# '''TOSLINK DIGITAL OUTPUT''' - To connect to an external Digital recording device <sup>'''2'''</sup>
 
# '''EARTH GROUND''' - For connecting the unit to an earthing terminal  
 
# '''EARTH GROUND''' - For connecting the unit to an earthing terminal  
  
 
'''<sup>1</sup>''' The RADIKAL will only supply power to the URIKA II when the turntable is rotating.
 
'''<sup>1</sup>''' The RADIKAL will only supply power to the URIKA II when the turntable is rotating.
  
'''<sup>2</sup>''' This will provide 192k/24bit PCM stream. Note that this connection cannot be used on its own, the Urika II MUST be used with a Linn DS/DSM with an Exakt-link connection for control and operation
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'''<sup>2</sup>''' This will provide 192k/24bit PCM stream. <b>Note that this connection cannot be used on its own, the Urika II MUST be connected, using the Exakt-link, to a Linn DS/DSM. The Exakt-link provides power triggers and master clock operation. </b>
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=== EXAKT LINK Connections ===
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[[Image:Exakt Link.jpg|centre|232x265px|Image:Exakt Link.jpg]] <br>
  
 
<BR>
 
<BR>
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[[Image:Urika_II_top_view_with_cables.jpg |center]] <br>
  
 
== '''Operation''' ==
 
== '''Operation''' ==
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==='''Cartridge selection'''===
 
==='''Cartridge selection'''===
  
A selection of MC cartridges are available pre-configured for the Urika II in [[Konfig_Manual#Urika_II_setup | Konfig]], such as:-
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A selection of MC cartridges are available preset up for the Urika II in [[Manage_Systems#Phono_Stage_.28Urika-II.29| <u> Manage Systems</u>]], such as:-
 
: '''Linn''': Akiva, Kandid, Klyde, Krystal
 
: '''Linn''': Akiva, Kandid, Klyde, Krystal
 
: '''Benz''': Mace Ace S
 
: '''Benz''': Mace Ace S
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: '''Sumiko''': Pearwood Celebration II
 
: '''Sumiko''': Pearwood Celebration II
 
: '''Van Den Huk''': The Frog
 
: '''Van Den Huk''': The Frog
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: '''Audio-Technica''': AT-ART1000
 
<span style="color:red">Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported.</span><br>
 
<span style="color:red">Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported.</span><br>
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Cartridges that that are not listed above can be added with with '''Gain''', '''Input Resistance''' and '''Input Capacitance''' values. (The preset cartridge settings can be changed after cartridge selection)
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<br><br>
  
Cartridges that that are not listed above can be added with with '''GAIN''', '''Input Resistance''' and '''Input Capacitance''' values.
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<span style="color:red">ENSURE THAT <br>{{tab}} 1. THE PLATTER IS ROTATING (POWERED ON USING THE RADIKAL) AND <br>{{tab}} 2. THE LINN DS/DSM ARE <b>OUT</b> OF STANDBY  BEFORE ANY CARTRIDGES ARE SELECTED OR SETTINGS MADE'''.</span><br>
 
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<br><br>
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=== '''FALLBACK button''' ===
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On the underside of the Urika II Trampolin base there is a small unmarked hole around the mid armboard location. This is the Fallback button.<br>
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Make sure that the Linn DS/DSM is powered on BEFORE you press the FALLBACK button.
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=== '''EXAKT STATUS INDICATORS''' ===
 
=== '''EXAKT STATUS INDICATORS''' ===
 
[[Image:Urika II Exakt Status.jpg ‎|right|250px]] <br>
 
[[Image:Urika II Exakt Status.jpg ‎|right|250px]] <br>
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
=== EXAKT LED Status ===
 
=== EXAKT LED Status ===
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=='''Sample connection options'''==
 
=='''Sample connection options'''==
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<span style="color:red">'''When you design an EXAKT-LINK cable run please remember that when the LP12 is OFF, (that is, the LP12 platter is NOT being driven by the Radikal), the URIKA-II is powered OFF. This will kill any EXAKT communication AFTER the URIKA-II. E.g. if you have an Exakt link from the Klimax DSM to Urika-II, then Urika-II to a Klimax 350E speaker. When the turntable is turned off, then the Klimax 350E will also turn OFF'''
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===Urika II with Exakt speakers daisy chained wired===
 
===Urika II with Exakt speakers daisy chained wired===
 
[[image:Exakt_350_Daisy_Urika-II_star.jpg‎ |centre|700px]]
 
[[image:Exakt_350_Daisy_Urika-II_star.jpg‎ |centre|700px]]
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=== [[Exakt_link | '''EXAKT LINK connection''']]===
 
=== [[Exakt_link | '''EXAKT LINK connection''']]===
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Check [[Exakt_link | '''HERE''']] for information on Exakt link connection
 
Check [[Exakt_link | '''HERE''']] for information on Exakt link connection
  
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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.]
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For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages
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[[Category:LP12]] [[Category:Exakt_Phono]]

Latest revision as of 08:42, 31 October 2024

Urika II side view 700px.jpg

Product info

  • Product Name: Urika II
  • Date of Introduction: Jan 2018
  • Type: MC Phono Stage using Exakt technology
For use with Linn DS/DSM with Exakt sockets
  • Requires a Radikal power supply

Features

  • Moving coil (MC) internal phono stage for LP12
  • The most precise implementation of the RIAA curve
  • Converts music signal to digital at the earliest point possible
  • Lossless digital output over Exakt Link
  • Component manufacturing tolerances measured and corrected
  • Optimised for your chosen cartridge
  • TOSLINK digital output (192K / 24bit)



Support

Linn Support Site


Manuals

Konfig for setup of the Urika II

Turntable Maintenance

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Back Panel Connections

Urika II Connections.jpg


  1. RADIKAL INPUT - For connection to the RADIKAL LP12 motor power supply. 1'
  2. EXAKT LINK- For connection of Exakt products (Linn DS/DSM with Exakt sockets/speakers/ExaktBox).
  3. TOSLINK DIGITAL OUTPUT - To connect to an external Digital recording device 2
  4. EARTH GROUND - For connecting the unit to an earthing terminal

1 The RADIKAL will only supply power to the URIKA II when the turntable is rotating.

2 This will provide 192k/24bit PCM stream. Note that this connection cannot be used on its own, the Urika II MUST be connected, using the Exakt-link, to a Linn DS/DSM. The Exakt-link provides power triggers and master clock operation.

EXAKT LINK Connections

Image:Exakt Link.jpg



Urika II top view with cables.jpg


Operation

Requirements for operation

  • Linn Radikal: to supply power to the Urika II
  • Linn DS or DSM with Exakt-link connections: to allow audio/control & configuration from the Linn DS/DSM. Speakers can be analogue connections from the Linn DS/DSM sockets or Exakt speakers from the same Exakt-link connections



Cartridge selection

A selection of MC cartridges are available preset up for the Urika II in Manage Systems, such as:-

Linn: Akiva, Kandid, Klyde, Krystal
Benz: Mace Ace S
Denon: DL-103
Dynavector: DV-20X, XV-15, XX2 Mk2
EMT: JSD5, TSD15 SFL
Lyra: Argo, Delos
Sumiko: Pearwood Celebration II
Van Den Huk: The Frog
Audio-Technica: AT-ART1000

Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported.

Cartridges that that are not listed above can be added with with Gain, Input Resistance and Input Capacitance values. (The preset cartridge settings can be changed after cartridge selection)

ENSURE THAT
      1. THE PLATTER IS ROTATING (POWERED ON USING THE RADIKAL) AND
      2. THE LINN DS/DSM ARE OUT OF STANDBY BEFORE ANY CARTRIDGES ARE SELECTED OR SETTINGS MADE.



FALLBACK button

On the underside of the Urika II Trampolin base there is a small unmarked hole around the mid armboard location. This is the Fallback button.
Make sure that the Linn DS/DSM is powered on BEFORE you press the FALLBACK button.


EXAKT STATUS INDICATORS

Urika II Exakt Status.jpg


EXAKT LED Status

LED

OFF

ON

Flash / Blink

0 Master Port No Link Link Discovered Link Activity
1 Audio Clock No Clock Clock locked Clock not locked
2 Slave Port No Link Link Enabled Link Activity
3 Software Status Not Configured Running Hardware Fault















Sample connection options

When you design an EXAKT-LINK cable run please remember that when the LP12 is OFF, (that is, the LP12 platter is NOT being driven by the Radikal), the URIKA-II is powered OFF. This will kill any EXAKT communication AFTER the URIKA-II. E.g. if you have an Exakt link from the Klimax DSM to Urika-II, then Urika-II to a Klimax 350E speaker. When the turntable is turned off, then the Klimax 350E will also turn OFF

Urika II with Exakt speakers daisy chained wired

Exakt 350 Daisy Urika-II star.jpg


Urika II with analogue speakers

350A with Urika-II.jpg


Urika II with Exakt speakers star wired

Exakt with Urika.jpg


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EXAKT LINK connection

Check HERE for information on Exakt link connection



Trouble shooting

Check Exakt trouble shooting


For further assistance, try our customer support pages