FAQs
What is a DS player?
A DS player is an open, digital music player from Linn. It is a source product, like a CD player, but rather than retrieving music from a CD, it retrieves its music from a standard, Ethernet network.
Why does the Klimax DS sound better than the CD12?
What makes the DS players “open”?
They have open, standard interfaces as follows: Firstly, they have a standard Ethernet input, and standard audio outputs. Secondly, they support the open UPnP AV 1.0 specification for control. Thirdly, they supports open file formats (e.g. FLAC). Fourthly, they retrieve music from a standard, Ethernet network, have no hard drives inside and so have an open system architecture.
How does music get onto a standard Ethernet network in the first place?
From a network attached hard drive. A dedicated networked attached hard drive is called a NAS, which stands for Network Attached Storage. We have tested with the Netgear ReadyNAS. This is a secure, flexible, modular and upgradeable unit that keeps your music collection safe and independent from any manufacturer or product.
How do I get my music onto a NAS?
Linn recommends the Linn DS Ripping Service provided by RipFactory – http://www.ripfactory.com/linn.html. Alternatively, you may purchase a RipStation from RipFactory to allow you to offer the service to your customers.
When I buys a new CD, how do I rip it onto the NAS?
Using a program called Ripstation Micro DS or EAC (Exact Audio Copy). These are free for non-commercial use. Once installed on your Windows PC, you simply put the CD in the computer drive and transfer the CD to the NAS. Apple customers can use a program called Max in exactly the same way. Ripstation Micro DS is available here: http://www.ripfactory.com/rsmicrods.html EAC is available here: http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ Max is available here: http://www.sbooth.org/Max/