Series 3 Setup
Linn Setup Guide:
How to set up the Linn Series 3 loudspeaker
Product info
- Product Name: Series 3 Loudspeaker
- 301 - All-In-One Wireless speaker & digital Music player
- 302 (partner) - Exakt speaker
- Date of Introduction: October 2019
- Type: Integrated digital music player, pre-amplifier and power amplifier
- Versions: None
- Features
- Digital streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Airplay
- Connect TV via HDMI ARC
- Exakt Technology
- On-board Amplification
- Connect a partner speaker via Exakt Link to create a stereo system
Initial Setup
If you have just received this Linn product then you will be eager to listen to the Music. This section will show you how to unpack it, wire it up, position it and get Music playing...
The Series-3 301 speaker can be used alone for Mono playback or with the Series-3 302 speaker wired, using a CAT-5 Exakt-Link cable, for Stereo playback.
Unpacking
Remove the Series-3 (301) from the packing and check you have all of the accessories.
Now place the product you want it to be.
- Make sure that you have the minimal requirements for Bluetooth only operation:
- A mains power socket
- To use the Series-3 to it full potential you can add any/all of these connections:
- For internet streams such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and local media server streaming:
- Wifi or an ethernet/LAN connection to your broadband Router for streaming services
- For Mono/Stereo TV audio playback:
- HDMI ARC connection from your Television for your TV audio
- For Stereo playback
- Use with Series-3 302 speaker with Exakt-link CAT-5 cable for stereo operation
- For internet streams such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and local media server streaming:
Wiring
Series3-301 back panel
- ETHERNET socket1 if you are not using Wifi, this will connect the Series3-301 to the internet
- EXAKT-LINK socket2 for connecting a Series3-302 for stereo playback
- HDMI ARC3 from your TV ARC socket to get TV audio
- FALLBACK this is for service use only and not required in standard operation.
- MAINS IN: 100/120/230V mains input
- ON/OFF power switch4
Connecting to Ethernet
This can be done by Wifi or an Ethernet cable.
- To use a wired connection, plug your Ethernet cable from you Broadband router into Series3-301 socket #1, shown above.
Connecting TV
- Connect your TV to the HDMI ARC socket #3 above
Series3-302 parnter backpanel
- ETHERNET socket1 if you are not using Wifi, this will connect the Series3-301 to the internet
- EXAKT-LINK socket2 for connecting a Series3-302 for stereo playback
- HDMI ARC3 from your TV ARC socket to get TV audio
- FALLBACK this is for service use only and not required in standard operation.
- MAINS IN: 100/120/230V mains input
- ON/OFF power switch4
Positioning
- Review the advised Positioning guide to ensure safe and cool operation of the Kiko
Top plate setup
Download App
The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
Note: from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- The name of this control App/software is KAZOO..
- Kazoo control App/software is available for
| Windows Kazoo download- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- Kazoo control App/software is available for
MAC OSX Kazoo download- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
Android Kazoo for Android Phone/Tablet download- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
Setup and changes
There are two ways to configure, (if required), your Linn DS/DSM player/Speakers etc:
Before you do anything you will need to have a Linn Account. This is a simple process and can only be performed using the Kazoo App or Linn App.
Details on how to create your Linn Account and how to use Manage systems can be found in the Manage Systems page.
This Konfig App can be downloaded from KONFIG App
This will allow changing the Room name, Linn DS/DSM name, input name and other settings. This can be changes by yourself and/or your Linn Retailer.
Details of most of the options are listed in the Konfig Manual, this covers many options
Konfig has been deprecated and replaced by Manage Systems.
- Note: Manage Systems has taken over from Konfig and we would prefer you to use Manage Systems to setup an configure your Linn products.
Space Optimisation
 for ALL Linn DS/DSM products |
 Linn Account Space Optimisation from Davaar64 ⇒ |
 Linn Konfig Space Optimisation & Space Optimisation+ |
Linn Space Optimisation is currently configurable using either the Konfig app or the Linn Account Manage systems.
Click the above picture/icon for more information of that version of Space Optimisation.
More details of what Space Optimisation can be found can be found at www.Linn.co.uk
What are the differences between the Konfig Space Optimisation and Linn Account (Kloud Konfig) Space Optimisation?
- The new version of Space Optimisation uses highly sophisticated acoustic modelling to model the interactions between your speakers and the room; this acoustic modelling is based on the finite-difference time-domain method. A simple two-dimensional analogy to this method of acoustic modelling is of a fishing net laid over a pond; each knot in the net defines a discrete measurement location, so that when a stone is thrown into the pond, we can track the resulting ripple by measuring its height at each knot.
- The spatial discretisation employed by this method of acoustic modelling allows the new version of Space Optimisation to correctly consider the effects of:
- non-rectangular rooms;
- the placement of features like doors and windows;
- And the location and rotation of your speakers.
- Furthermore, the time-domain formulation of this method of acoustic modelling means that the new version of Space Optimisation can now reduce both the energy and decay time of any artificial distortions caused by the interactions between your speakers and the room, resulting in both a flat frequency response and a uniform decay time. :Finally, the new version of Space Optimisation has been designed to give a better balance of low- and mid-frequency energy.
What is the difference between Space Optimisation & Space Optimisation+?
- This is applicable to both Linn Konfig and Manage System/Kloud Konfig
- Space Optimisation is for NON-Exakt systems. This uses the direct analogue outputs of the Linn DS/DSM
Is the Linn Account Manage systems only available for the new Linn DSM's
- Both Applications can be used for ALL Linn Products.
- The only limitation is that the Linn DS/DSM must have Davaar64 to run Linn Account Manage systems]
Why don't you use a Microphone in Space Optimisation?
- The aim of Space Optimisation is to remove the effects of your room, to uncover the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers; after all, this is what you fell in love with when buying your speakers. To achieve this, Space Optimisation needs to understand both the interactions between your speakers and the room and the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers; the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers are then subtracted from the interactions between your speakers and the room, leaving only the effects of your room.
- An acoustic measurement of the interactions between your speakers and room can have many sources of error which may affect the accuracy and repeat-ability of the measurement, including the choice of measurement stimulus, such as MLS or a log chirp; external noise, such as traffic noise and vibration; quality and calibration of the microphone, which can introduce distortion; and the microphone location, which can be sensitive to within a few centimetres. The use of acoustic modelling removes these sources of error: the model can apply an ideal impulse as stimulus; the modelling domain is free from noise; the model can use an ideal microphone; and the listening location is well-defined. It can thus be seen that acoustic modelling has a clear advantage over acoustic measurement in understanding the interactions between your speaker and the room.
- The unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers depend on many factors, including the shape and size of the drive units and ports; the constructive and destructive interference between the drive units, ports and any cabinet-edge diffraction sources; and the angle between the listening location and your speakers. Therefore, a simple on-axis anechoic measurement of your speakers is insufficient information; what is actually required is an anechoic measurement with your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. While some manufacturers do publish anechoic measurements of their speakers, both on- and off-axis, it is extremely unlikely that they will have performed an anechoic measurement of your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. The acoustic modelling of such a scenario is, however, straightforward; the model can simply turn your room into an anechoic chamber to obtain the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers in the same configuration as you have them in your home. It can thus be seen that acoustic modelling once again has a clear advantage over acoustic measurement in understanding the unique acoustic characteristics of your speakers.
- From the above, it is clear that acoustic modelling is the best approach to Space Optimisation.
Can I use "Linn Account Space Optimisation" with my Exakt system?
- From November 2019 you can now use Linn Account Space Optimisation with Stereo and Surround Exakt systems.
Controling your Linn 301 speaker using a PC/MAC or Tablet
Control of the Linn DS/DSM using a PC/MAC/Tablets & Phones
Initial installation
- Linn App
The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
- The name of this control App/software is Linn App
or
- Kazoo (Aug 2023 - Ceased all development)
The Linn DS/DSM can be done from many control points at the same time.
Note: from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- The name of this control App/software is KAZOO..
- Kazoo control App/software is available for
| Windows Kazoo download- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- Kazoo control App/software is available for
MAC OSX Kazoo download- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- Android Kazoo for Android Phone/Tablet download
- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
Using the Linn DS/DSM control software
- For full operation of Kustom DSM you will need to use Linn App and/or Kazoo 4.13.64 >
As you can see from the above section there are multiple software/Apps for different control devices. Although Kazoo has the same style of control in each device, there are minor differences depending on what your control device is. This is why we have different Manuals.
These manuals should only be used as a basic guide for what the buttons can do. We would recommend just using the App/Software and only using the guide if you are having difficulty or want to see what more features are available.
These guides may show some features that are not available, or not have not be configured to work in your system. If you required more information then please contact your Retailer or Linn Support Site
- iPad / iPhone / Android Linn App
- Windows Kazoo
- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- Windows7
- Windows 8 / 10 / 11
- MAC/MACBook Kazoo
- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- up to Yosemite (OSX 10.10)]
- El Capitan (10.11 >)
- Kazoo User Guide for iMac El Capitan (10.11 >) onwards.. (including OSX Catalina 10.15)
- iPad/iPhone Kazoo
- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
- Android Kazoo
- from April 2023 : Tidal have removed support for the Linn Kazoo application on ALL platforms. We recommend trying the new Linn app (available on iOS and Android)
