Akurate DSM (Katalyst)

Getting Started

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Product info

• Product Name: Akurate DSM/3

• Software version: Akurate DSM Mk3

• Date of Introduction: March 2018

• Type: Integrated digital music player and preamplifier

• Features
  • Katalyst DAC Architecture
  • DSD Support
  • DS Design
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • Exakt system
  • Phono/Turntable input stage

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Quickstart Guide

Using the Linn DS/DSM/HUB with IR handset, PC, MAC, Android tablet, iPad/iPhone...

Remote Control manual

Manage Systems manual

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Surround Sound with Exakt systems

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Third Party Software Copyright

FAQ's

Check FAQ-Linn DS/DSM
& FAQ-Akurate DSM

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. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming).
3. ETHERNET - To connect to a network.
4. EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices
5. ANALOGUE INPUTS (XLR, line level) - To connect sources with balanced (XLR) outputs.
6. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA, phono/line level) - To connect a turntable or line level source with unbalanced (RCA) outputs.¹ (Default MC phono)
7. PHONO GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
8. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (XLR,variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.
9. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
10. DIGITAL INPUTS (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
11. DIGITAL OUTPUT (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
12. DIGITAL INPUTS (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
13. DIGITAL OUTPUT (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
14. HDMI INPUTS - To connect sources with 1.4 & 2.0³ HDMI outputs.
15. HDMI OUTPUT - To connect to a display device with 1.4 & 2.0³ HDMI inputs.
16. EARTH GROUND - To connect to an earthing terminal if no mains earth is available or to join to the earths of other products in the system to improve performance in areas of poor/noisy electrical earth conditions.

¹ Input 3 is a configurable input, which is factory set as a moving coil phono input for connection to turntables. This can be changed by a Linn dealer to a moving magnet phono input or a line-level input.
² Analogue inputs (including front panel AUX IN), can be pass through an Analogue volume control to the Analogue out when Delay mode set to DIRECT on these inputs.
³ Supports HDCP 2.2 up to and including 60Hz UHD. We recommend using HDMI Certified cables

Front Panel Connections

1. MUTE BUTTON - Mutes/unmutes the audio
2. VOLUME ADJUST BUTTONS - Changes the volume up/down
3. SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS - Changes to the previous/next source
4. SLEEP BUTTON - Brings the unit in/out of sleep mode
5. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
6. HEADPHONE OUTPUT - To connect to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm input
7. AUX SOURCE INPUT - To connect to a stereo audio source with a 3.5mm output ²
8. POWER SWITCH- Switches the power on/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

For further assistance, try our customer support pages

Exakt options

Exakt usage with the Akurate DSM/3 can be found in Akurate_Exakt_System

Trouble shooting

Check Exakt trouble shooting