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{{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB-EBOX-I-Speaker5-1-PNG.png|100px]]{{tab}}<b>Linn System Hub</b> and <b>Akurate Exaktbox-I</b>}} | {{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB-EBOX-I-Speaker5-1-PNG.png|100px]]{{tab}}<b>Linn System Hub</b> and <b>Akurate Exaktbox-I</b>}} | ||
::'''A BETTER solution in this scenario''' | ::'''A BETTER solution in this scenario''' | ||
| − | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module | + | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module </u>]] for the media selection and decoding. |
| + | :::::<small><b>* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.</b></small> | ||
:::* Linn [[Akurate_Exaktbox-I_(Katalyst)|<u>Exaktbox-I</u>]] In Surround mode for the loudspeaker drive. | :::* Linn [[Akurate_Exaktbox-I_(Katalyst)|<u>Exaktbox-I</u>]] In Surround mode for the loudspeaker drive. | ||
:::* Existing, or new [[Glossary_of_Linn_terms#P|<u>passive</u>]] loudspeakers. | :::* Existing, or new [[Glossary_of_Linn_terms#P|<u>passive</u>]] loudspeakers. | ||
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{{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:LSM_5-1_Surround_Exaktbox_Front_Analogue-Amplifiers-PNG.png|100px]]{{tab}} <b>Linn DSM with Katalyst</b>, <b>Exaktbox</b> and <b>Power Amplifiers</b>}} | {{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:LSM_5-1_Surround_Exaktbox_Front_Analogue-Amplifiers-PNG.png|100px]]{{tab}} <b>Linn DSM with Katalyst</b>, <b>Exaktbox</b> and <b>Power Amplifiers</b>}} | ||
:: '''A BEST solution in this scenario''' | :: '''A BEST solution in this scenario''' | ||
| − | :::* Linn <b>DSM with Katalyst</b> , (<u>[[Klimax_DSM_(KATALYST_Variant)|Klimax DSM]]</u> or <u>[[Klimax_DSM_(KATALYST_Variant)|Akurate DSM]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module | + | :::* Linn <b>DSM with Katalyst</b> , (<u>[[Klimax_DSM_(KATALYST_Variant)|Klimax DSM]]</u> or <u>[[Klimax_DSM_(KATALYST_Variant)|Akurate DSM]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module</u>]] for the media selection and decoding. |
| + | :::::<small><b>* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.</b></small> | ||
:::* Linn <b>Exaktbox</b> to provide the Surround channel playback. | :::* Linn <b>Exaktbox</b> to provide the Surround channel playback. | ||
:::* <b>Power Amplifiers</b>, for the loudspeakers. | :::* <b>Power Amplifiers</b>, for the loudspeakers. | ||
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{{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB_5-1_Surround_Exaktbox_Front_Exakt.png|100px]]{{tab}} <b>Linn HUB</b>, front <b>Exakt Loudspeakers</b> and <b>Exaktbox</b> in Surround Mode and <b>Linn Power Amplifiers</b>}} | {{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB_5-1_Surround_Exaktbox_Front_Exakt.png|100px]]{{tab}} <b>Linn HUB</b>, front <b>Exakt Loudspeakers</b> and <b>Exaktbox</b> in Surround Mode and <b>Linn Power Amplifiers</b>}} | ||
:: '''A GOOD solution in this scenario''' | :: '''A GOOD solution in this scenario''' | ||
| − | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module | + | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module</u>]] for the media selection and decoding. |
| + | :::::<small><b>* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.</b></small> | ||
:::* Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (<u>[[Klimax_350_Exakt_(Katalyst)|Klimax 350 loudspeakers]]</u>, <u>[[Akubarik_Exakt|Akubarik loudspeakers]]</u>......etc.) | :::* Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (<u>[[Klimax_350_Exakt_(Katalyst)|Klimax 350 loudspeakers]]</u>, <u>[[Akubarik_Exakt|Akubarik loudspeakers]]</u>......etc.) | ||
:::* Linn <b>Exaktbox</b> to provide the Surround channel playback for [[Glossary_of_Linn_terms#P|<u>passive</u>]] speakers. | :::* Linn <b>Exaktbox</b> to provide the Surround channel playback for [[Glossary_of_Linn_terms#P|<u>passive</u>]] speakers. | ||
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{{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB_5-1_All_Exakt_Speakers.png|100px]]{{tab}}<b>Linn System Hub</b> and <b>ALL EXAKT loudspeakers</b>}} | {{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB_5-1_All_Exakt_Speakers.png|100px]]{{tab}}<b>Linn System Hub</b> and <b>ALL EXAKT loudspeakers</b>}} | ||
::'''A BETTER solution in this scenario''' | ::'''A BETTER solution in this scenario''' | ||
| − | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module | + | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module</u>]] for the media selection and decoding. |
| + | :::::<small><b>* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.</b></small> | ||
:::* Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (<u>[[Klimax_350_Exakt_(Katalyst)|Klimax 350 loudspeakers]]</u>, <u>[[Akubarik_Exakt|Akubarik loudspeakers]]</u>......etc.) | :::* Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (<u>[[Klimax_350_Exakt_(Katalyst)|Klimax 350 loudspeakers]]</u>, <u>[[Akubarik_Exakt|Akubarik loudspeakers]]</u>......etc.) | ||
:::* Exakt loudspeakers for the Surround channels, (for example: <u>[[Akubarik_Exakt|Akubarik loudspeakers]]</u>, <u>[[Akudorik_Exakt|Akudorik loudspeaker on Akudorik stands]]</u>, <u>[[530|Series 5 - 530]]</u>......etc.) | :::* Exakt loudspeakers for the Surround channels, (for example: <u>[[Akubarik_Exakt|Akubarik loudspeakers]]</u>, <u>[[Akudorik_Exakt|Akudorik loudspeaker on Akudorik stands]]</u>, <u>[[530|Series 5 - 530]]</u>......etc.) | ||
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{{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB 5-1 ALL EXAKTBOX.png|100px]]{{tab}} <b>Linn System HUB</b>, with <b>Exaktbox</b> and <b>Power Amplifiers</b> for ALL Loudspeakers}} | {{Hidden Text Box picture|IndexText=[[Image:HUB 5-1 ALL EXAKTBOX.png|100px]]{{tab}} <b>Linn System HUB</b>, with <b>Exaktbox</b> and <b>Power Amplifiers</b> for ALL Loudspeakers}} | ||
:: '''A BEST solution in this scenario''' | :: '''A BEST solution in this scenario''' | ||
| − | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module | + | :::* Linn System HUB, (<u>[[Klimax_System_Hub|Klimax System Hub]]</u> or <u>[[Akurate_System_Hub|Akurate System hub]]</u> with the <u>[[Linn_Surround_Module|Linn Surround module</u>]] for the media selection and decoding. |
| + | :::::<small><b>* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.</b></small> | ||
:::* Linn <b>Exaktboxes</b> to provide the Surround channel playback for ALL loudspeakers | :::* Linn <b>Exaktboxes</b> to provide the Surround channel playback for ALL loudspeakers | ||
:::* <b>Power Amplifiers</b>, for the loudspeakers. | :::* <b>Power Amplifiers</b>, for the loudspeakers. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:13, 30 August 2019
Linn Kisto AV amplifier upgrade options
The Kisto AV is a very complex Surround Sound pre-amplifier designed to work with the Linn Unidisk player. The Unidisk, with the Kisto allows playback of SACD, CD and DVD discs. The communication link between these products allowed the Kisto to quickly change its configuration to match the disc format.
The Kisto's original purpose was to be used in a home theatre and assist control of the area with switch closures, control of the Projector etc.as well as dealing with the many video standard available are that time. Thus automate to match the media style you are playing.
However, most, if not all of the video formats supported by the Kisto have now been replaced with HDMI and streaming services.The automation requirement has changed for other controls systems such as Control4, ALexa etc so no longer required.
As a solution for the Kisto, (and Unidisk), there are a an exhaustive number of replacement options. Some Examples and suggestions are shown below:
Example 1: Solutions with the option of using, (or not using), the existing Loudpspeakers and Power Amplfiers
Linn Selekt DSM- A GOOD solution in this scenario.
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- Linn Surround module for Surround sound decoding.
- Three Power Amplifier cartridges, each cartridge with its own DAC module
- Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.
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- A GOOD solution in this scenario.
Linn System Hub and Akurate Exaktbox-I- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module for the media selection and decoding.
- * Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
- Linn Exaktbox-I In Surround mode for the loudspeaker drive.
- Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.
- This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
- A BETTER solution in this scenario
Linn DSM with Katalyst, Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers- A BEST solution in this scenario
- Linn DSM with Katalyst , (Klimax DSM or Akurate DSM with the Linn Surround module for the media selection and decoding.
- * Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
- Linn Exaktbox to provide the Surround channel playback.
- Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.
- Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.
- This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
- A BEST solution in this scenario
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Example 2: Solutions total revamp of the system with Exakt Loudspeakers
Linn HUB, front Exakt Loudspeakers and Exaktbox in Surround Mode and Linn Power Amplifiers- A GOOD solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module for the media selection and decoding.
- * Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
- Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (Klimax 350 loudspeakers, Akubarik loudspeakers......etc.)
- Linn Exaktbox to provide the Surround channel playback for passive speakers.
- Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.
- This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more power amplifiers and loudspeaker from the Exaktbox
- A GOOD solution in this scenario
Linn System Hub and ALL EXAKT loudspeakers- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module for the media selection and decoding.
- * Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
- Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (Klimax 350 loudspeakers, Akubarik loudspeakers......etc.)
- Exakt loudspeakers for the Surround channels, (for example: Akubarik loudspeakers, Akudorik loudspeaker on Akudorik stands, Series 5 - 530......etc.)
- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more Exakt loudspeakers
Linn System HUB, with Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers for ALL Loudspeakers- A BEST solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module for the media selection and decoding.
- * Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
- Linn Exaktboxes to provide the Surround channel playback for ALL loudspeakers
- Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.
- Eternally Aktiv loudspeakers.
- This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
- A BEST solution in this scenario
THESE ARE ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES OF AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST...... More examples can be found HERE
