Majik ExaktBox-I

Getting Started

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Product info

• Product Name:

Majik ExaktBox-I

• Date of Introduction:

October 2015

• Type: Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology and Integrated Ampl-fiers

Supports

Stereo speakers from 2way to 4way

Software upgradable to support more and more loudspeakers

Connects directly to externally Aktiv speakers or power amplifiers and externally Aktiv speakers

• Can only be used wit Exakt-Link output products

• Features
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Exakt Technology

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Konfig manual

Space Optimisation+

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Back Panel Connections

1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
2. EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
3. SPEAKER OUTPUTS (4mm, Banana) - To connect to AKTIV speakers
4. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level) - To connect to power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
5. FALLBACK - Primarily for Linn service use only, to put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming the unit).

Note: Both 4mm and RCA outputs are active simulatneously.

EXAKT LINK Connections

Example if you are using a Majik DSM/1 to connect to an Akurate ExaktBox:

The Exakt-link cable can supply digital audio for multiple speakers.
Use Konfig > Exakt Setup pages to declare if Channel1 is left or right hand channel and Channel2 is left or right hand channel

Check HERE for more information of Exakt link connection

Speaker/Power Amplifier connections

Speaker terminals

The binding post terminals can be used as sockets for the connection of 4 mm banana plugs or can be used as binding posts for the connection of bare wires or spade terminated cables by loosening the outer section of the binding post (do not attempt to completely remove this outer section), inserting the cable or terminal and re-tightening the binding post to clamp it in place. Ensure that all the binding posts are tight.

We recommend using Class 2 wiring of at least 16AWG.

DOUBLE CHECK the wiring from the Exaktbox-I to speaker terminals!
If there are any mis-wires or wrong speaker definintions in the Exaktbox, you may blow the speaker drive units, so take care.

If this is the first connection use the standard Aktiv test scenario.

1. Put the Linn DS/DSM into Sleep mode to power down the Majik ExaktBox-I.
2. Disconnect any Majik Exaktbox-I to speakers connections
3. Set to a low volume value, e.g 40-50
4. Do the following tests 5,6,7,8 starting with the Bass connections, then Midrange, then tweeter and finally super tweeter in that order.
5. Connect respective (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) Exaktbix-I connection to the Bass connection (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) of the speaker.
6. Bring the Linn DS/DSM out of Sleep mode and play some Music. Check that you are only getting (Bass or Mid or tweeter ot super-tweeter) audio from that speaker drive unit.
7. Stop the Music playing and put the Linn DS/DSM into Sleep mode
8. Leave this cable connected go to Step4 and connect the next speaker drive unit in the list.

If you change speaker or variant, this may also change the Exaktbox-I terminations so DOUBLE CHECK

To see the Exaktbox terminations for each speaker click here

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

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

• The ExaktBox-I is shipped from Linn with no speaker setup and must be configured with Konfig software.

Exakt options

Exakt usage can be found in Klimax_Exakt_System

One of the beneifts of the Exakt system is that you can easily setup and optimise your listening environment. Simply download the latest version of Konfig (version 4.11.7 or higher) and follow the Space_Optimsation+ & Space Optimisation+ (Advanced)

Examples of use

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Supported speakers

Select CONNECTION HELP for up to date wiring information

Currently available using one Majik Exaktbox-I
Note: these speakers must be made externally Aktiv

• pair Akudorik passive
• pair Akurate 212 Mk1 & Mk2
• pair Katan
• pair Keltik
• pair Espek
• pair Majik Isobarik
• pair Majik 140
• pair Ninka speakers- bi-amped or Tri-amped
• pair Keilidh- Bi-Amped & Tri-Amped (t1-Tweeter 15, T2-Tweeter 038)
• pair AV5140
• pair Kaber
• pair Majik 109

non-Linn speakers

Currently available

1. Pair B&W Nautilus
2. Pair B&W 802 Diamond - Tri-amped or Quad-amped
3. Pair KUDOS Super10
4. Pair KUDOS Super20
5. Pair KUDOS Titan 808

Trouble shooting

Check Exakt trouble shooting

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