Majik ExaktBox-I
Contents
Getting Started
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
- Supports
- Can only be used wit Exakt-Link output products
- Features
- Dynamik Power Supply
- Exakt Technology
Support
Installation
As this is an Exaktbox the initial setup must be performed with a Local Area Network that has Internet access. Otherwise Konfig cannot set the speaker channel, Speaker profile and Space Optimisation of these products
Latest software
Manuals
Back Panel Connections
- MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
- EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
- SPEAKER OUTPUTS (4mm, Banana) - To connect to AKTIV speakers
- ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level) - To connect to power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
- 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.
- Put the Linn DS/DSM into Sleep mode to power down the Majik ExaktBox-I.
- Disconnect any Majik Exaktbox-I to speakers connections
- Set to a low volume value, e.g 40-50
- Do the following tests 5,6,7,8 starting with the Bass connections, then Midrange, then tweeter and finally super tweeter in that order.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stop the Music playing and put the Linn DS/DSM into Sleep mode
- 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.
- 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
- pair of original Isobarik
non-Linn speakers
Currently available
- Pair B&W Nautilus
- Pair B&W 802 Diamond - Tri-amped or Quad-amped
- Pair KUDOS Super10
- Pair KUDOS Super20
- Pair KUDOS Titan 808
Trouble shooting
Check Exakt trouble shooting
For further assistance, try our customer support pages or the Linn Forum.
