Klimax DS (KATALYST)

Product info

• Product Name: Klimax DS/3 (2016 / 2018 Variants)

• Date of Introduction: Sept 2016

• Type: Digital music player with Exakt Link capability

• Features
  • Katalyst DAC Architecture
  • DSD Support
  • DS Design
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Exakt system

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Quickstart Guide

Product Information Sheet

Controlling the product User Guide

Product setup:Manage Systems user manual

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

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. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc)
3. ETHERNET - To connect to a network (100Base-T)
4. RS232 PORTS - For connection to Linn source products without ethernet ports.
5. FALLBACK - Used when reprogramming the unit.
6. EARTH GROUND - For connecting the unit to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available or for joining the earths of other products in the system to improve perfromance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.
7. UNBALANCED OUT RIGHT, LEFT - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
8. BALANCED OUT RIGHT, LEFT - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.

EXAKT LINK connection

Cables

Exakt Link uses readily available network cables:

• CAT 5/5e UTP/FTP
• CAT 6/6a UTP/FTP

Note: There is no change in the audio performance of the Exakt Link between Cat 5 or Cat 6 Cables.

Configurations

Exakt Systems can be configured either a star from the system master or as a daisy chain configuration. Examples of each configuration is shown below.

Note: There is no change in audio performance between the star configuration or the daisy chain configuration.

For more examples and information check HERE

To enable Exakt options on the Exakt DS ensure that the internal volume control is turn ON in Manage Systems.

Front Panel Connections

1. POWER SWITCH- For switching the power to the unit on and 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

Exakt Options

Exakt usage the the Exakt Klimax speakers can be found at Klimax Exakt System

To enable Exakt options on the Exakt DS ensure that the internal volume control is turn ON in Konfig.

FAQ's

Check:

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

For further assistance, try our customer support pages