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
- A GOOD solution in this scenario.
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- Linn Surround module for Surround sound decoding.
- Three Power Amplifier cartridges, each cartridge with its own DAC module
- Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.
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- A GOOD solution in this scenario.
- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module 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
- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- A BEST solution in this scenario
- Linn DSM with Katalyst , (Klimax DSM or Akurate DSM with the Linn Surround module 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
- A BEST solution in this scenario
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Example 2: Solutions total revamp of the system with Exakt Loudspeakers
- A GOOD solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module 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
- A GOOD solution in this scenario
- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module 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.)
- A BETTER solution in this scenario
- This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more Exakt loudspeakers
- A BEST solution in this scenario
- Linn System HUB, (Klimax System Hub or Akurate System hub with the Linn Surround module 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
- A BEST solution in this scenario
THESE ARE ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES OF AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST...... More examples can be found HERE