Majik DSM (Exakt Variant)

Getting Started

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Product info

• Product Name: Majik DSM/2 (2015 Variant)

• Date of Introduction: April 2015 - Sept 2016

Replaced by Majik DSM/3 in 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
  • Phono/Turntable input stage
  • EXAKT
  • Surround Sound (with LPCM surround ONLY)

Hardware Upgrades

HDMI 2.0 Upgrade

Note:

• The Linn Surround module is NOT Supported in this product.
• It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what upgrades are available.

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Quickstart Guide

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

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 & 2.0¹ HDMI outputs
3. HDMI OUTPUT - To connect to a display device with 1.4 & 2.0¹ 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 (100Base-T).
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. PRE OUT/PWR IN (RCA, configurable in Konfig)
    • PRE OUT
      1. Variable Connect to a power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) inputs (default)
      2. Fixed (line level) Connect to a preamplifier with unbalanced (RCA) input
      
      
    • PWR IN: 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 power amp for an additional 2 amplified channels).
    
    
    • KONFIG SETTINGS FOR PRE OUT/PWR IN USE CASES

      Setup	Exakt Channel Allocation	Internal Volume Control	Pre Out/Power In Connector Mode	DUAL Analogue/Exakt Stereo	Notes
      Preout/Variable (Default)	None	Enabled	PRE OUT1	Disabled	Analogue out to power amp
      Preout/Variable	Left, Right	Enabled	PRE OUT1	Enabled	Exakt out and analogue out but out of sync
      Preout/Fixed	None	Disabled	PRE OUT1	Disabled	Analogue out to preamp, poweramp disabled
      Preout/Fixed (Invalid)	Left, Right (N/A)	Disabled	PRE OUT1	Enabled	No Exakt out when volume control is disabled
      PwrIn	None	Enabled	PWR IN2	Disabled	Use case: Akurate DS, Majik DSM as power amp only
      PwrIn	Left, Right	Enabled	PWR IN2	Enabled	Example use case: AK ExaktBox, Majik 4100
      PwrIn (Invalid)	None	Disabled	PWR IN2	Disabled	Power amp disabled when volume control disabled
      PwrIn(Invalid)	Left, Right	Disabled	PWR IN2	Enabled	Power amp disabled when volume control disabled

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

¹ 'PRE OUT' option formerly labelled (incorrectly) as 'Input' in Konfig
² 'PWR IN' option formerly labelled (incorrectly) as 'Output' in Konfig

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

FAQ's

Check:

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

For further assistance, try our customer support pages