Majik DS-I

Product info

• Product Name: Majik DS-I

• Date of Introduction: October 2009

• Type: Integrated DS Player, pre-amplifier and power amplifier.

• Features
  • DS Design
  • Chakra Power
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Aktiv Operation
  • Source Unity Gain option

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Linn Konfig manual

Kinsky Desktop manual

Kinsky Jukebox manual

Production Information Sheet, including Product Specifications

Generic Safety Information

On-line warranty registration

System Setup

Network setup guide.

Back Panel Connections

1. POWER SWITCH- Switches the power on/off.
2. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
3. DIGITAL INPUTS (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
4. DIGITAL OUTPUTS (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
5. DIGITAL INPUTS (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
6. 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.
7. DIGITAL OUT (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
8. SPEAKER OUTPUTS - To connect to loudspeakers
9. IR OUT 1 & 2 - Infrared flasher connectors. Allow the control via the handset of devices that accept infra-red signals.
10. ETHERNET - For connecting the unit to the network.
11. FALLBACK - Used when reprogramming the unit.
12. RS232 PORTS - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
13. ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 to 4 - For connection to line-level source products, such as a CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. 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).
14. PRE OUT - Line-level outputs for connection to an external power amplifier in a multi-amp or aktiv system.
15. LINE OUT - Fixed volume outputs for connection to a tape recorder or other analogue recording device.

Front Panel Connections

1. MUTE BUTTON - Mutes and un-mutes the volume
2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
3. STANDBY BUTTON - Brings the unit out of, or puts into, standby
4. VOLUME -/+ - Adjust the volume level
5. HEADPHONE SOCKET - Accepts a 3.5 mm headphone jack
6. AUXILIARY SOURCE SOCKET - For connecting a portable source, e.g. MP3 player. Accepts a 3.5 mm jack.
7. SOURCE -/+ - Changes Sources

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 - Please read the information on unpacking your Majik DS-I.

• Positioning - Please read the information on positioning your Majik DS-I.

• Important Information:Protection - The Majik DS-I features over-current and over-temperature protection

• Important Information:Phono Stage - The Majik DS-I integrated amplifier includes a phono input, which allows connection of a phono turntable. LINE INPUT 4 / PHONO can be configured to operate as a moving-magnet (MM) or moving-coil (MC) phono stage (optional upgrade) or an extra ‘line-level’ input.

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