Akurate DS (Katalyst)

Product info

• Product Name: Akurate DS/3 (Variant 2018)

Other variants of this product can be found at Akurate DS varinats

• Date of Introduction: March 2018

• Type: Digital music player

• Features
  • Katalyst DAC Architecture
  • DSD Support
  • DS Design
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Exakt system

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Details of latest Product release software

Manuals

Using the Linn DS/DSM/HUB with IR handset, PC, MAC, Android tablet, iPad/iPhone...

Remote Control manual

Manage Systems manual

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Surround Sound with Exakt systems

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Third Party Software Copyright

Network Setup

• General Networking

Back Panel Connections

1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
2. EARTH GROUND - To connect to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available or to join to the earths of other products in the system to improve performance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.
3. ETHERNET - To connect to a network (100Base-T)
4. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
5. RS232 PORTS - To connect to Linn devices that don't have ethernet.
6. DIGITAL OUTPUT - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif input.
7. BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.
8. UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
9. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc)

Front Panel Connections

1. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - Changes to the next source
2. SKIP TRACK BUTTONS - Skips to the previous/next track
3. STOP BUTTON - Stops playing the current track
4. PLAY BUTTON - Starts playing the current track
5. STANDBY BUTTON - Brings the product in/out of standby
6. POWER SWITCH - Switches the power on/off
7. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

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 Information

• Positioning Information

Exakt options

Exakt usage with the Akurate DSM/1 onwards can be found in Akurate_Exakt_System

To enable Exakt options on the Exakt DS ensure that the internal volume control is turn ON in Konfig.

FEATURES

Tidal

Tidal

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Tidal This will work with Linn DS/DSM products running Davaar23 firmware. This can be updated using the Konfig software.

To create and add Tidal tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist, you require Kazoo or Linn App

Tidal is supported in countries listed HERE on the Tidal website

Check for Tidal FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM

Qobuz

Qobuz

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Qobuz Streaming CD or Hi-Res quality music

To create and add Qobuz tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require Kazoo or Linn App

Check for Qobuz FAQ's with LInn DS/DSM

Calm Radio

Calm Radio

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Calm Radio "Music that helps you get through the day "

To create and add Calm Radio tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require Kazoo or Linn App

Check Check for Calm Radio FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM

Spotify Connect

Spotify Connect

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Spotify Connect can now be used on Linn products using firmware Davaar59 (Aug 2017) or later firmware. (That is, if your Linn DS/DSM has had a software update after Aug 2017 then you can use Spotify connect)

This allows you to select and play your Spotify music on your Linn DS/DSM players and use the internal volume control on the Linn DS/DSM.

To connect your Spotify account to the Linn DS/DSM:

1. On your control device, iPad/Android/PC/MAC etc, connect to the same computer network as your Linn DS/DSM
2. Start your Spotify app, (if it is already open then close the App, wait a few seconds, and open the App)
3. Now check the Spotify Speakers icon to find your Linn DS. (In some cases you may have to power cycle your Linn DS/DSM before this is seen)
4. Select your Linn product, and you can now play to the Linn DS/DSM from the Spotify account and control the Linn DS/DSM volume.

This is web controlled and if your Linn DS/DSM has already been paired with your Spotify account you will be able to control even if you are not on the same ethernet network.(So be careful that if you accidentally select the Linn DS/DSM as a Spotify speaker and put the volume up high, and you are not at home)

Check FAQ Spotify Connect for more information.

Roon

"Roon Tested"

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from Davaar 106 onwards, (March 2024 >), the following products are also Roon Ready and support RAAT audio distribution:

▼ Roon Ready   Klimax DSM /3 (2020 Variant)   Kustom DSM   Majik DSM /4 (2020 Variant)   Majik DSM /5 (2025 Variant)   Selekt DSM /0   Selekt DSM /0 Classic Hub   Selekt DSM /1 Classic Hub   Selekt DSM /1 Edition Hub   Series 3 RAAT is also included with Linn DS/DSM's updated to Organik DAC's

Change Roon Protocol to Roon Ready in Manage Systems > Music tab.

This will also allow you to decide, if the Linn DS/DSM has a DAC that supports DSD playback, which products decode the DSD. Either Roon decoding or Linn DS/DSM direct playback.

All Linn DS/DSM ARE ROON CERTIFIED devices

The Linn DS/DSM requires Davaar63 (May 2018) or later firmware to work with Roon V1.5 and above.(That is, if your Linn DS/DS/HUB has had a software update after May 2018 then you can use Roon)

This allows full hi-res audio, (192k/24bit) playback controlled by the Roon system

Songcast is used to share audio between Linn Products when using Roon. It does not use RAAT (Roon Advanced Audio Transport) for sharing Music, so cannot be set up as a Roon-Ready sharer.

Roon Tested Setup
On Linn DS proxy setups, Linn DS with Linn Kontrol preamplifier connected with RS232, the Roon volume control will not control the Linn Kontrol volume.
A Roon Core is required in your network system to allow Roon to control your Linn DS/DSM.
ENABLE the Linn DS/DSM player in the Roon - Settings - Audio - NETWORKED section.
In the Settings > Setup make sure that the Subnet of Linn Streaming is the same as the network that the Linn DS is on. Otherwise, they will not show in the Audio

Control
Primary control is through Roon.
:Transport IR is disabled on the Linn DS/DSM when the Roon input is selected from Linn DS firmware release Davaar80 (Nov 2020)

Issues
Roon uses the Linn DS/DSM as a media player, the control interface IS Roon.

• I cannot see any Linn DS in the Audio list...

If you cannot see any Linn DS product in the Audio list then check that with the setup the correct Linn Streaming subnet (network address range).

E.g. if your Linn DS has IP address 192.168.1.34 then its subnet is 192.168.1.0

• I am only getting Airplay quality audio from the Linn DS using Roon

In Roon: Settings - Audio setup page, you will have devices listed with "via Linn Streaming" and devices listed with "via Airplay".

Pressing this ENABLE button on "via Linn Streaming" will bring this Linn DS player alive.

When you press ENABLE, this will then allow you to rename this Linn DS, otherwise it will be its default name. E.g. below the "Linn Akurate DSM" - "via Linn Streaming" has been enabled and I have renamed it "Merlin Lounge".

The Linn DS/DSM products have to be declared as "Roon Tested", networked devices in the Roon Core settings. (The "AIRPLAY" option for the Linn DS/DSM must be disabled within the Roon Core).

Click on the Roon Ready - Enable and give a name to the Linn DS/DSM. (In the example below, this has been named Merlin Lounge)

• I press STOP and the Roon starts playing again...

Transport (play / pause / stop) and Volume can be controlled using Kazoo or Ir handset. Although later versions of Roon will counteract these commands. Only use the Roon controller software to control what is playing.

Linn DS Firmware Davaar80 onwards will disable transport controls whilst on the Roon input of the Linn DS/DSM

• If I select an external source whilst playing Roon, I need to reselect the source to get it playing.

This can be due to a confusion, as the Roon will send a stop command to the Linn DSM as you exit the Roon source. However, as the Linn DSM will probably have changed to this new source, then this new source is stopped by Roon. On external sources, this can only be recovered by selecting another source and going back to the originally selected source.

The solution is to Stop or Pause the Roon source BEFORE you change to a different input on the Selekt DSM.

This can also be reduced by going into Konfig or Manage systems and disabling the "AutoPlay" option.

Deezer

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This can now be used on Linn products using firmware Davaar82 (July 2021) or later firmware.

To create and add Deezer tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require the Linn App

This function is NOT available on the Kazoo or Kinsky Apps

The Deezer is broadcast from the Internet straight to the Linn DS/DSM and you use the Linn App to select and play the Music on the Linn DS/DSM.

From firmware Davaar 110, Jan 2025, Deezer has been updated to the latest driver. Check the Deezer FAQ's for more information and assistance.

Check for Deezer FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM

AIRPLAY

Airplay

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AirPlay is a Apple protocol that allows wireless streaming media.

The Linn DS/DSM/HUB can take the audio stream via the "Netlink" input.

Check <HERE> for any issues with Airplay

FAQ's

Check:

• FAQ-Linn DS/DSM
• FAQ-Akurate DS/DSM
• Exakt trouble shooting

For further assistance, try our customer support pages