Kisto to Linn DSM/HUB upgrade

Linn Kisto AV amplifier upgrade options

The Kisto AV is a very complex Surround Sound pre-amplifier designed to work with the Linn Unidisk player. The Unidisk, with the Kisto allows playback of SACD, CD and DVD discs. The communication link between these products allowed the Kisto to quickly change its configuration to match the disc format. The Kisto's original purpose was to be used in a home theatre and assist control of the area with switch closures, control of the Projector etc.as well as dealing with the many video standard available are that time. Thus automate to match the media style you are playing.

However, most, if not all of the video formats supported by the Kisto have now been replaced with HDMI and streaming services.The automation requirement has changed for other controls systems such as Control4, ALexa etc so no longer required.

As a solution for the Kisto, (and Unidisk), there are a an exhaustive number of replacement options. Some Examples and suggestions are shown below:

Example 1: Solutions with the option of using, (or not using), the existing Loudpspeakers and Power Amplfiers

      Linn Selekt DSM

A GOOD solution in this scenario.

• Linn Selekt DSM with Selekt HDMI Switching module

• Linn Surround module for Surround sound decoding.
• Three Power Amplifier cartridges, each cartridge with its own DAC module

• Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.

     Linn System Hub and Akurate Exaktbox-I

A BETTER solution in this scenario

• Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module (HDMI2 board required) for the media selection and decoding.
• Linn Exaktbox-I In Surround mode for the loudspeaker drive.
• Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.

This can be expanded to a 7.1 system

      Linn DSM with Katalyst, Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers

A BEST solution in this scenario

• Linn DSM with Katalyst , (Klimax DSM or Akurate DSM with the Linn Surround module (HDMI2 board required) for the media selection and decoding.
• Linn Exaktbox to provide the Surround channel playback.
• Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.
• Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.

This can be expanded to a 7.1 system

............

Example 2: Solutions total revamp of the system with Exakt Loudspeakers

      Linn HUB, front Exakt Loudspeakers and Exaktbox in Surround Mode and Linn Power Amplifiers

A GOOD solution in this scenario

• Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module (HDMI2 board required) for the media selection and decoding.
• Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (Klimax 350 loudspeakers, Akubarik loudspeakers......etc.)
• Linn Exaktbox to provide the Surround channel playback for passive speakers.
• Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.

This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more power amplifiers and loudspeaker from the Exaktbox

     Linn System Hub and ALL EXAKT loudspeakers

A BETTER solution in this scenario

• Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module (HDMI2 board required)) for the media selection and decoding.
• Front Exakt speakers, (for example: (Klimax 350 loudspeakers, Akubarik loudspeakers......etc.)
• Exakt loudspeakers for the Surround channels, (for example: Akubarik loudspeakers, Akudorik loudspeaker on Akudorik stands, Series 5 - 530......etc.)

This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more Exakt loudspeakers

      Linn System HUB, with Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers for ALL Loudspeakers

A BEST solution in this scenario

• Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module (HDMI2 board required) for the media selection and decoding.
• Linn Exaktboxes to provide the Surround channel playback for ALL loudspeakers
• Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.
• Eternally Aktiv loudspeakers.

This can be expanded to a 7.1 system

THESE ARE ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES OF AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST...... More examples can be found HERE