Akurate Exaktbox-I (Katalyst)

Product info

• Product Name:

Akurate ExaktBox-I/1

• Date of Introduction:

May 2019

• Type: Digital Crossover with Exakt Technology and Integrated Amplifiers

   Supports 
      *ONE or TWO loudspeakers  ONLY as digital crossover
       Each loudspeaker can only be 2-way, 3-way or 4-way
       Software upgradable to support more and more loudspeakers
       Connects directly to externally Aktiv speakers or power amplifiers and externally Aktiv speakers 
    OR
      *Can be used to directly feed Surround channels in a Surround Sound system

• Can only be used with Exakt-Link output products

• Features
  • Katalyst DAC Architecture
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • EXAKT
  • Surround Sound

• Specification

Power output: 8 x 100W into 4ohms

Line Level output: 3 x 0dBv from 300ohm source impedance

Weight: 8.8kg / 19lb

Dimensions:

Metric (H) 80 mm x (W) 381 mm x (D) 355 mm

Imperial(H) 3.15 inches x (W) 15 inches x (D) 14 inches

Support

Linn Support Site

Installation

As this is an Exaktbox the initial setup must be performed with a Local Area Network that has Internet access. Otherwise Manage Systems cannot set the speaker channel, Speaker profile and Space Optimisation of these products

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Manage Systems setup manual

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Surround Sound with Exakt systems

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Third Party Software Copyright

FAQ's

Check FAQ-AkurateBox DSM

Back Panel Connections

1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
2. EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (CAT-5 cables)
3. SPEAKER OUTPUTS (4mm, Banana) - To connect to AKTIV speakers (100W into 4ohm)
4. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level) - To connect to power amplifier with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs. (300ohm Output impedance)
5. 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 Akurate Hub 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.

1. Put the Linn DS/DSM into Sleep mode to power down the Akurate ExaktBox-I.
2. Disconnect any Akurate Exaktbox-I to speakers connections
3. Set to a low volume value, e.g 40-50
4. Do the following tests 5,6,7,8 starting with the Bass connections, then Midrange, then tweeter and finally super tweeter in that order.
5. Connect respective (Bass or Mid or tweeter or super-tweeter) Exaktbox-I connection to the Bass connection (Bass or Mid or tweeter or super-tweeter) of the speaker.
6. 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.
7. Stop the Music playing and put the Linn DS/DSM into Sleep mode
8. 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.

• Unpacking Information

• Positioning Information

• 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)

Supported speakers

Linn speakers

When used in this mode any spare output CANNOT be used for the 6 or 8 channel passthrough Surround mode

Select CONNECTION HELP for up to date wiring information

Examples using one Akurate Exaktbox-I
Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported. check www.Linn.co.uk
These speakers must be made externally Aktiv
Note: Speakers that cannot be made externally Aktiv e.g Av5110, UNIK, Diskreet etc cannot be used with the Exaktbox

• pair Keltik

• Single/pair Akudorik passive
• pair Akurate 212 Mk1 & Mk2
• single Akurate 225

• pair Majik 109
• Single/pair Majik 112
• pair Majik 140
• pair Majik Isobarik

• Komponent 104
• Singel/pair Komponent 106
• Komponent 110

• Custom2K 104
• Single/Pair Custom2K 106
• pair of Sekrit IW10

• pair Ninka speakers- bi-amped or Tri-amped
• pair Keilidh- Bi-Amped & Tri-Amped (t1-Tweeter 15, T2-Tweeter 038)
• single Ekwal - Bi-Amped & Tri-Amped
• pair Espek
• single AV5120 - Bi-Amped & Tri-Amped
• pair AV5140
• pair Kaber
• pair Katan
• pair of original Isobarik

Unused Channels CANNOT be used for another speaker or purpose.

The Akurate Exaktbox-I will only work with loudspeakers up to 4-way. This means that you CANNOT use this Akurate Exaktbox-I to drive 5-way, or higher, speakers such as the AkuBarik loudspeakers.

Third-party speakers

Examples using one Akurate Exaktbox-I
Note: It should be noted that information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what is supported. check www.Linn.co.uk

1. Pair B&W 802 Diamond - Tri-amped or Quad-amped
2. Pair B&W Nautilus
3. JBL K2 S9900
4. Pair KUDOS Super10
5. Pair KUDOS Super20
6. Pair KUDOS Titan 505
7. Pair KUDOS Titan 606
8. Pair KUDOS Titan 707
9. Pair KUDOS Titan 808
10. PMC Twenty 26
11. KEF Reference 3
12. KEF Reference 5

ExaktBox Surround Channel selection

Speakers can be driven from any combination of: Direct analogue output from the DSM Exakt Speaker Exaktbox configured with crossovers for one or two speakers Exaktbox configured for surround playback Speaker type set for 6 x Channel Passthrough for 5.1ch or 8 x Channel Passthrough or 7.1ch Linn Selekt DSM cartridge(s) Examples of speaker setups can be found HERE You cannot assign mulitple Subwoofer types in the same Exaktbox. that is, You can ONLY be assign one or more LFE (Surround playback only) or one or more MONO Subwoofer (Stereo Playback only) or one or more LEFT Subwoofer (Stereo Playback only) or one or more RIGHT Subwoofer (Stereo Playback only) E.g. But NOT a LFE AND MONO on the same Exaktbox

above is an Exaktbox configured for "6 channel passthrough" In "6 or 8 channel passthrough" Exaktbox filter selection then this Exaktbox CANNOT be used for "digital crossover" speakers as well.

Trouble shooting

Check Exakt trouble shooting

For further assistance, try our customer support pages