Majik DSM (HDMI 2 Variant)

Getting Started

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Product info

• Product Name: Majik DSM/3

• Date of Introduction: Sept 2016

• Type: Integrated digital music player, preamplifier and power amplifier

• Features
  • DS Design
  • Chakra Power
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Aktiv Operation
  • Source Unity Gain option
  • Exakt connections and Space Optimisation

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Quickstart Guide

Konfig manual

Kinsky Desktop manual

DSM Remote control manual

Space Optimisation+

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Surround Sound

Safety Information

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Third Party Software Copyright

Network Setup

DS Budget System Setup

DS Entry Level System Setup

DS High End System Setup

Back Panel Connections

1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
2. HDMI INPUTS - To connect sources with 1.4 & 2.3¹ HDMI outputs
3. HDMI OUTPUT - To connect to a display device with 1.4 & 2.3¹ HDMI/HDMI ARC inputs.
4. EARTH GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal, or 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.
5. DIGITAL INPUTS (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
6. DIGITAL OUTPUT (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
7. DIGITAL INPUTS (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
8. DIGITAL OUTPUT (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
9. ETHERNET - To connect to a network.
10. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
11. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA, line level) - To connect sources with unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. Input 4 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving magnet phono input for connection to turntables. It can be changed by a Linn dealer to a line-level input or a moving coil phono input (moving coil is an optional upgrade).
12. PREOUT/POWIN (RCA, configurable in Konfig)
    • PREOUT: Connect to a preamplifier (fixed level) with unbalanced (RCA) inputs (internal volume control must be disabled), or connect to a power amplifier (variable level) with unbalanced (RCA) inputs (internal volume control must be enabled) (Default Configuration)
    • POWIN: Use as a direct input to the internal Majik DSM power amplifer for use with an Exakt setup (ie system with an Akurate Exaktbox 6 and an existing 4 channel amp. This allows you to make use of the Majik DSM's internal for an addition 2 amplified channels).
    • KONFIG SETTINGS FOR PREOUT/POWIN USE CASES

Setup	Internal Volume Control	Pre Out/Power In Connector Mode	DUAL Analogue/Exakt Stereo	Fast Notes
Preamplifier Output and Exakt Output	Enabled	PREOUT (formerly Input)	Enabled	Exakt out and analogue out will not be in sync
Preamplifier Output only	Enabled	PREOUT (formerly Input)	Disabled
Line-level Output and Exakt Output	Disabled	PREOUT (formerly Input)	Enabled	Exakt out and analogue out will not be in sync
Line-level Output only	Disabled	PREOUT (formerly Input)	Disabled
Power amplifier Input and Exakt Output	Enabled	POWIN (formerly Output)	Enabled	Use case: AEB6, Majik 4100
Power amplifier Input only	Disabled	POWIN (formerly Output)	Disabled	Use case: Akurate DS, Majik DSM as power amp only

1. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, fixed level) - To connect to an analogue recording device with unbalanced (RCA) inputs.
2. SPEAKER OUTPUTS - To connect to loudspeakers
3. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices

¹ Supports HDMI 2.3 up to and including 60Hz UHD. We recommend using HDMI Certified cables

EXAKT LINK connection

Check HERE for information of Exakt link connection

Front Panel Connections

1. MUTE BUTTON - Mutes/unmutes the audio
2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
3. SLEEP BUTTON - Brings the unit in/out of sleep mode
4. VOLUME ADJUST BUTTONS - Changes the volume up/down
5. HEADPHONE OUTPUT (3.5mm stereo) - To connect to headphones
6. AUXILIARY SOURCE INPUT (3.5mm stereo) - To connect to an analogue stereo audio source
7. SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS - Changes to the previous/next source
8. POWER SWITCH- Switches the power on/off.

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

• Amplifier Protection

• Configurable Phono Stage

Trouble shooting

Check Exakt trouble shooting

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