FAQ-Linn DS/DSM

General Linn DS/DSM FAQ's

How do I Update, or recover, the software on a Linn DS/DSM This procedure is not difficult. The first step is finding out which software/firmware you are using to minimise the steps required. From Software version Davaar 104, Konfig has retired from providing software update AFTER this software/Davaar version. Up to > Davaar 98, then use Konfig to update the Linn DS/DSM to the latest software… From Davaar99+ then you will need to use the Linn App or IR handset (See point1 below) KONFIG will ONLY update to Davaar 104. If you have updated the Linn DS/DSM using Linn App this will be the latest Davaar version. Ignore this Konfig update. When you open Konfig this will only show the update as Davaar 104. This may be an earlier version of Davaar than currently installed on your Linn DS/DSM, (probably by Linn App). We recommend that you double check the current Davaar version installed on your Linn DS/DSM before updating using Konfig To check what version of Software you are running on your Linn DSM, you can either: 1. Use the IR Handset On the REM 022 use the SHUFFLE key, Press and HOLD this key for 2 seconds On the REM 020 use the # key, Press and HOLD for 2 seconds, On older products: early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko: * If this action states, "Your Software is up-to-date" or "Software update available...." then you are running Davaar99 or higher. * If there is an update available, you will be able to authorise the Linn DS/DSM by pressing the the joystick UP then joystick RIGHT buttons. * If this states anything else, then you are on Davaar 97 or lower On newer products: New Majik, Any Selekt DSM & new Klimax DSM: This will show "Device" on the front panel display. Hit the RIGHT cursor button and this will show you the product information including the software version. (Check point 2, below, on how to decode this version.) If there is an update available, you will be able to perform this update by following the instructions on the Linn DS/DSM screen. 2: Use Konfig and select your Linn DS/DSM. The Software version is structured as a Software family(4=Davaar) : Major Release version, (this is the key number to use) : Minor version of software (Ignore this just now) 4:99.491 relates to 4=Davaar, 99=Major software version, 491=Minor version. Therefore, is Davaar-99 Note: Konfig can still be used for these actions, it must still be used as a stepping stone to the latest Linn DS/DSM software. 3. Open Manage Systems and the Firmware is listed on the product configuration page (top right). The Firmware version is decoded in the same manner as the Konfig setup. Up to Davaar 97 To update, using Konfig and your current Linn DS/DSM firm is Davaar 97 or lower 1.Start Konfig (after ensuring you have latest version) a) Go into KONFIG Settings and check that Konfig is set to the same network as your Linn DS/DSM. 2. Click on the UPDATES tab. If there is a software update for your Linn DS/DSM it will be listed after clicking UPDATES. If there is no firmware update available for the Linn DS/DSM then it will not be listed under this tab. Note: on the Selekt DSM & new Majik DSM they will need to be power cycled and wait appox 30minutes before checking the Konfig UPDATES tab 3.Select the UPDATE button against the Linn DS/DSM you want to update. a) A message will appear on the Konfig screen stating the major changes that this software update may incur. (This will be dependant on your present version of software loaded into the Linn DS/DSM) b) If you want to continue with this update then scroll down to the bottom of the message and select UPDATE. c) For your Privacy we ask if you agree to collecting Anonymous data on usage of the Linn DS. This will aid any fault reporting and also any activity to help Linn enhance the software and product operation. d) Select I AGREE or more options to change what information Linn Products Ltd can receive. 4. Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating the selected Linn DS/DSM player. 5.Once complete you will see an Update Completed Successfully message and your DS player will be re-started 6. Update complete If you encounter any problems, please contact your Linn Specialist or Contact Linn. From Davaar 99 onwards To UPDATE, using Linn App, and your current Linn DS/DSM is Davaar 99 or higher Linn Ds/DSM software updates using Linn App 1.Click on the icon and if there are any updates for your Linn DS/DSM you will see: 2.Press the > and this will open the product list. As an update is available, STOP ANY MUSIC PLAYING ON YOUR LINN DS/DSM BEFORE pressing the UPDATE button Tap the Update All to initiate the update of all Linn DS/DSM products shown in the list. Please be patient as this can typically take between 5–40 minutes to update depending on the complexity of the update. : To RECOVER, using Linn App, and your current Linn DS/DSM is Davaar 99 or higher This is only valid for Linn DS/DSM that have already been loaded with Davaar 99, or higher, firmware (from approx April 2023). Otherwise, use the Konfig procedure. If, for any reason, the update process has failed, (for example, you have left this UPDATE running for 2 hours and the Linn DS appears to be stuck), we would suggest doing the following: 1. Power OFF the Linn DS/DSM 2. Power ON the Linn DS/DSM and press the FALLBACK recessed button on the back of the Linn DS/DSM. (This sometime has the FB label beside a recessed button near the Linn DS/DSM Ethernet socket.) This should bring a lightening flash symbol on the Linn DS/DSM display. 3 Open Linn App, click on the icon, this will proceed to the Recovery page 4:Press the > icon and this will open the product list of products awaiting a RECOVERY. if there is no "System Recovery" option, then either the Linn App is on the wrong network or the Linn DS/DSM is NOT running Davaar99 or higher firmware. Use Konfig software to recover this Linn DS/DSM. 5: Press the RECOVER button to start the recovery process of this Linn DS/DSM The button should now state "Recovering" and this may take several minutes to complete. 6. After a few minutes, go back to the HOME page, (ignore the recovering button message as this may not have refreshed itself) Your Linn DS/DSM has been recovered and reset back to factory default setting. I.e. It will be called "Main Room" Note: Kustom DSM's will not show as a room(s), but are available to be added to your Linn Account in the next step... 7. Within the Linn App, go into the Settings a) Click on the Linn Account. b) click on the Add/Remove products. c) Scroll down the list of products and search for "Main Room" or Kustom DSM. Double check that the serial number listed matches your Linn DS/DSM serial number and hit the + to add it to your Linn account. 8. Proceed to Manage_Systems to rename and set up your Linn DS/DSM To update, using an IR handset, and your current Linn DS/DSM is Davaar 99 or higher Use the IR Handset On older products, early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko, On the REM 022 use the SHUFFLE key, Press and HOLD this key for 2 seconds On the REM 020 use the # key, Press and HOLD for 2 seconds, With older products, early Majik, Akurate, early Klimax and Kiko, If there is a software update it will tell you to press the IR handset UP arrow followed by the RIGHT arrow. The update will now start. On newer products: New Majik, Any Selekt DSM & new Klimax DSM: On the IR Handset, or Dial, press the UP joystick key. This will open the setup menu On the IR Handser, or Dial, press the DOWN joystick key a few times and press the RIGHT joystick key. If there are any software updates on this page it will then give you instructions on how to update the product. Music formats What audio formats do the DS players support? DS products support FLAC Up to 192k 24bit WAV AIFF AIFC MP3 AAC WMA (lossy) OGG VORBIS OGG FLAC ALAC (Apple Lossless) upto 192K 24bit (If these ALAC files were generated by an early version of dBpowerAmp the Linn DS will not recognise these. Transcode these files to ALAC using the latest version of dBPowerAmp to fix this.) DSD - limited to some products in a certain configuration. Check DSD Support for more informaiton Linn recommends FLAC. Formats NOT supported MQA: Check HERE for more information DRM protected files cannot be played on the DS products Why does Linn recommend FLAC? FLAC is a free open format. It is non-proprietary, which means your music collection is safeguarded for the future, can be played through any open digital music player, and is not tied to a particular manufacturer or product. The specification is published for all to see. In contrast, SACD has failed to achieve significant success because it requires proprietary music content and disc players with proprietary hardware inside. FLAC allows even better than CD quality encoding and decoding. Linn Records provides studio master quality downloads in FLAC, at the same quality as SACD. FLAC supports metadata, or tags, so that useful information about a piece of music can be stored with the music; for example, album, artist, genre, cover art, sleeve notes, etc. User interfaces can make good use of these tags. Two examples of applications that support tag editing are: Mp3tag (Windows) and Tag (Mac) Because it is open and free, there are an extensive set of players, tools, transcoders (to convert between other formats and FLAC), tag editors, and other programs for FLAC. Can the Linn DS/DSM play DSD music? Products that will play stereo DSD audio: Linn DS/DSM players with Katalyst DACs, running firmware from Davaar 60, can play stereo DSD audio files. All ORGANIK DACs within the Linn DSM can play DSD audio files. Klimax DSM (2020 variant) ANYSelekt DSM variant with Organik, Katalyst or Standard DACs > Only supported on SLOT #1 of the Selekt DSM. Selekt DSM slots 2 & 3 will not play DSD audio. Some important points on DSD playback on the Linn DS/DSM: DSD audio is ONLY available on the analogue outputs DSD audio is NOT supported on: Exakt-link to Exakt speakers or Exaktbox. That is, DSD files will NOT play on Exakt speakers or Exaktboxes. Digital outputs. (TOSLINK, SPDIF) Songcast to other Linn DS/DSM players Supports DSD64 (2.8224MHz) and DSD128 (5.6448MHz) sample rates. DSD256 is only supported on Klimax DSM (2020 variant) and Selekt Edition. These in the following formats: DSF - Sony format that supports ID3 tags DFF - old Philips mastering format (aka DSDIFF) DSD is NOT supported on external inputs such as HDMI, Toslink or USB No digital signal processing is possible. This means: No balance control is possible to DSD audio file playback. No Space Optimisation is applied to DSD audio file playback Maximum volume is restricted to 80 (unity gain) on DSD audio file playback. However if you have raised to volume to a higher level e.g. 90, this higher volume is applied to any tracks that are NOT DSD audio files. Linn DS/DSM volume control MUST be enabled If the DSM volume control is disabled you will hear "click"s on the loudspeaker when Play/Pause buttons are pressed or a change in bit-rate on change in tracks Linn Kazoo Server supports the index and serving of DSD files. Non-indexed DFF files that have no metadata can be browsed by file name using the Kazoo Server Removable drives option. Asset UPnP server and Minimserver support DSD index and serving to the Linn DS/DSM. Can I change the audio quality of the Tunein Radio NO, the Linn DS/DSM.HUB only plays the Radio stream provided by Tunein. I can no longer get Linn radio stream, Linn Jazz, Linn Classical, Linn Radio, station From June 2022 TuneIn have removed these Linn Radio streams from their supported list. These stations are now available using the radio. click <HERE> for more information on how to change your LInn DS/DSM radio to Does the Linn DS/DSM players play BBC Radio via TuneIn? Yes, the Linn DS/DSM/HUB will continue to use TuneIn to access and play the BBC radio stations. From the 30th September 2019 BBC radio made changes to what can access their Radio stations via TuneIn. This is mainly for devices that can support using the BBC Sounds App. The Linn DS products do not support the Sounds App can will continue to have BBC Radio playback rights using Tunein. Check the BBC Sounds >HELP< section for more information. How do I add BBC Radio stations to my Presets? Select the TuneIn button in Kazoo /Linn App and find the BBC, or any other Radio station you wish to add in selection tree Press the three dots on the right hand side of the station and enable/disable the Favourite, (TuneIn > Favourite in Linn App). Complete I cannot get any foreign Radio stations, I can only get UK stations Due to a legal case between TuneIn and Sony Music, Warner Music. on licences. UK radio stations have licences for UK wecasting. However, non-UK based radio stations were not licensed to webcast music within the UK, This is a TuneIn issue we are waiting for them to resolve. The alternative is to configure the Linn DS/DSM with airable internet radio Does the Linn DS/DSM players play MQA? No, check this link "MQA is bad for Music" for more information Can the DS player play multi-channel files? No, the Klimax DS, Akurate DS, Majik DS, Majik DSI, Sneaky Music DS, Sekrit DS, Sneaky DSM, Sekrit DSM and Sekrit DSi are stereo audio only. Klimax DSM, Selekt DSM, Akurate DSM & Majik DSM can play multi-channel audio from their HDMI inputs if they are using Davaar55 or later software. Upgrading software How do I upload new software into the Linn DS/DSM First of all you need a PC or MAC and install the KONFIG app. After you have installed KONFIG go to the ADVANCED tab. If your Linn DS/DSM requires an update it will be listed here. If an update is available for that Linn DS/DSM then press the UPDATE' button More detailed instructions are listed HERE Physical Input/Outputs How do I add Music to play on Linn DS If your Music is on a CD then this must be RIPPED from the CD first. This can be using a PC or MAC with CD-ROM drive or from a Network attached Storage device/NAS with inbuilt ripper. If you are using a PC or MAC you can use software listed HERE The "Ripped" Music can be held on the PC/MAC of on a Network attached Storage device/NAS. The NAS is the better option as this is a low power device that can be left on all of the time. The PC/MAC/NAS requires UPnP Media Server software to share the Music for the Linn DS/DSM to play. Will downloaded music play on the DS players? Yes, so long as it is not protected by Digital Rights Managemant (DRM) restrictions and is in one of the supported formats, or transcoded to such a format. Can I Airplay from my Android device? The newer products with Bluetooth allow Android devices to play on a Bluetooth device, that is, the Linn DSM. ▼ Bluetooth   Klimax DSM /3 (2020 Variant)   Majik DSM /4 (2020 Variant)   Selekt DSM /0   Selekt DSM /0 Classic Hub   Selekt DSM /1 Classic Hub   Selekt DSM /1 Edition Hub   Series 3 Otherwise without ROOTING, the android device there is no way to stream to the Linn DS (Airplay AOA Service). All other apps take the media file and stream it via UPnP. Streaming local files can be done use Skifta and “Double Twist Player” Media Applications After Updating to Davaar55 I can only get audio from my Exakt outputs and not the Analogue Out Check Konfig > Device > "Dual Analogue/Exakt Stereo Output" has been enabled. If you have declared your Exakt speakers as 'Front Left'/'Front Right' and the analogue outputs to be 'Front Left'/'Front Right' (Stereo). ensure that this option in Konfig is enabled. The audio in the Exakt outputs will be out of sync by approx 45mS compared to the analogue outputs. Are the Digital outputs (Toslink/SPDIF) volume controlled? This depends on the Digital Output mode. On some products, the SPDIF Input can be changed to an output and configured for Post EQ The Digital outputs will always produce the front Left & Right of the audio source that is playing on the Analogue or Exakt outputs. Can I add digital loudspeakers to the Linn DS/DSM? This depends on the Digital Output mode. On some products, the SPDIF Input can be changed to an output and configured for Post EQ General Q's Can I stop the kids from playing with the front panel buttons? Yes on of the Majik & Akurate DS/DSM/HUB. If you go into Konfig > Display settings you can define "Front Panel buttons" to be OFF. This will stop the front panel buttons from doing anything. You can still control the Linn DS/DSM by IR handset and the Kazoo App. (Just remember if you have disabled the front panel buttons and think that the Linn DS/DSM is broken!) How do I achieve gapless playback for live albums? To guarantee gapless playback, you will need to rip your music tracks into a lossless format (i.e. FLAC). You must also ensure that you are using ripping software that does not add gaps between tracks when ripping (i.e. DBPoweramp). Most ripping software will offer the option to turn this feature off. Also make that that you have selected the PLAYLIST input and NOT the UPnPAV input Linn PINS What is a PIN, check HERE for more detailed information. PIN FAQs: We currently support pinning from Kazoo Server (V4.9.8 onwards) , Tidal, Qobuz, TuneIn, CalmRadio, DS radio presets, and Linn DSM external inputs This is only applicable with Linn DS/DSM players with Davaar 64 or higher firmware This currently does NOT support Pins to external pre-amplifier inputs, such as Akurate Kontrol, Kisto etc. PINs use discrete IR codes and are not used with any other Linn Product control. PINS for Radio stations are wrongly created with Kazoo V4.13.21, this has been fixed with next version 4.13.22. If you have created a Radio station PIN and it doesn't work, check you have a later version of Kazoo and re-assign this PIN to the correct radio station. Deezer on the Linn DS/DSM This can now be used on Linn products using firmware Davaar82 (July 2021) or later firmware. To create and add Deezer tracks to a Linn DS/DSM playlist you require the Linn App This function is NOT available on the Kazoo or Kinsky Apps The Deezer is broadcast from the Internet straight to the Linn DS/DSM and you use the Linn App to select and play the Music on the Linn DS/DSM. Check for Deezer FAQ's with Linn DS/DSM Linn Songcast Songcast is the method of transport for streaming STEREO audio data between a Songcast sender, (Linn DS/DSM, Songcast App), and Songcast receivers, (other Linn DS/DSM players listening to that sender DS - multiroom operation.) The Songcast stream contains the raw unprocessed music stream, the metadata information for the Music playing and timing information. The raw music data is the same data as received by the sending Linn DS. This maintains the same music stream is processed by ALL Linn DS players, (sender and receivers). As this Songcast music stream is untouched this leaves the receiving Linn DS/DSM to do its own volume control. Volume, Space Optimisation and Exakt processing, if used, are all performed as a final process to minimise any digital processing. The timing information is used to ensure that the Linn DS/DSM players are in sync with the music sender. There is a ! on the front panel of my Linn DS/DSM There is a speaker setup issue on the Linn DS/DSM Surround Sound Rules The front panel of the DS is showing a flashing dot or lightening flash and I cannot see the Linn DS with Kazoo or Konfig This is the Linn DS either in "startup" mode or in "Waiting for Software" mode. "Startup": The flashing dot is the startup mode trying to connect to you ethernet network. This mode will typically occur when you first apply power to the Linn DS/DSM. This will typically take 30seconds and go into standard use mode. "Waiting for Software": The lightening flash is the Linn DS/DSM waiting or getting a software update. If you have any problems getting the Linn DS on an Ethernet network, (dot continuously flashing), try the following options:- Option1 Power off the EVERYTHING connected to the Ethernet system, (PC, Printers, DS, Routers/DHCP servers). Leave everything powered off for at least 10seconds. Switch everything back on. Retry the system You will find that some of the devices in the system get confused and cause system confusion. The power cycling will do a reset of the system and recover most issues. Option2 Use fresh Ethernet cables, (replace existing cables). If the Linn Ds is more than 3M (10ft) from the DHCP/Server. Move the Linn DS right beside the Router/DHCP server and patch using a short Ethernet cable (1M), the Linn DS to the DHCP server/Router Retry the system Option3 Build a totally separate system with only a DHCP/Server and Linn DS. Retry the system Some networks only have a limited number of DHCP address’s. if you have already connected some PC’s to this system, your Router/DHCP server can remember these devices, (even though no longer connected) and will not allocated these previously assigned IP addresses to newly connected products. So the case of unplugging one device to free up an IP address for the DS to use will NOT work with most Routers/DHCP servers if there are no free DHCP IP addresses available. This will give a better idea as to what is causing the problem. (98% of the time, this is due to a local network issue). If you always get the flashing dot then the lightening flash symbol then the Linn DS/DSM needs to be programmed. Check the Konfig Manual > Updates section or contact your Linn Retailer to get assistance. Linn DS/DSM Network requirements ALL Linn DS/DSM products support 100Base-T excluding the Klimax DSM/3 that supports 1GBase-T connections and used on standard Networks Supported networks Private - standard non-public IPs (192.168 / 10/0, 172.xxx) NATd to internet if required Domestic - single household setup (no VLANs etc) Ethernet - IEEE802.3 compliant (No jumbo frames.) Services, ports, protocols The Services, ports and protocols are used by the Linn app and players in the network Services UPnP & SSDP (Linn DS/DSM discovery and control) Port 1900 (UDP) Port 2869 (TCP), Ports 49152-65535 (both TCP & UDP) LPEC (Linn Products Event Control) Port 23 (TCP) mDNS (Bonjour) IPV4 224.0.0.251 port 5353 (UDP) DHCP Ports 67, 68 (UDP) ODP (OpenHome Device Protocol) TCP on an ephemeral port Managed Switches Make sure they are programmed to work in Layer-2 mode Routers/DHCP Servers Recommend a weekly scheduled reboot of these devices. Jumbo packet/frames networking This is not an official standard and is not supported by the Linn DS/DSM. Multicast or Unicast If you are using more than six Linn DS/DSM products on the same network and want to share/Songcast the music to other rooms, then make sure the LAN can support multicasting. If you have issues with your Routers, check: QoS is turned OFF (some Routers do not implement this consistently and this may block Linn DS discovery). "IGMP Snooping" is turned OFF On BTHomeHubs turn "Extended UPnP security" - OFF On DLINK, within "Advanced", Multicast Streams - ENABLE "Privacy Separator" is turned OFF "WMM" is turned OFF "Spanning Tree" is turned OFF "Flow Control" is turned OFF Block multicast / broadcast MAC address is turned OFF Speak to a networking specialist who understands the necessary equipment and setup to ensure proper handling of multicast traffic and enable multicast Songcasting IGMP/IGMP Snooping If your devices support this service, then make sure this is DISABLED. (This should only be enabled and setup by a “suitably qualified network expert”) Linn DS/DSI/DSM major changes > Major changes Linn DS/DSI/DSM major changes Product/Change EXAKT KATALYST ORGANIK HDMI 1.4 HDMI 2.0 HDMI ARC Kiko - - - ✓ - - Sneaky Music DS - - - - - - Sneaky DSM - - - ✓ - - Sekrit DS - - - - - - Sekrit DS-I - - - - - - Sekrit DSM - - - ✓ - - Majik DS-I - - - ✓ - - Majik DS /2 - - - - - Majik DSM /2 /3 - - /1 /2 /3 /4 Selekt DSM Optional Optional Optional - Optional ✓ Akurate DS /2 /3 - - - - Akurate DSM /1 /2 /3 /3 - ✓ /2 /3 Akurate Exakt DSM ✓ - - ✓ /1 Akurate System Hub ✓ - - ✓ Klimax DS /2 /3 - - - - Klimax DSM /1 /2 /3 ✓ /2 /3 Klimax Exakt DSM ✓ - - ✓ /1 Klimax System Hub ✓ - - ✓ Key: ✓ ; All versions - ; Not implemented in any versions /1; Only /1 /2; Only /2 /3; Only /3 /4; Only /4

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Klimax DS/DSM Inputs/Outputs Can I use both the RCA and XLR outputs at the same time? This all depandent on the varaint of Klimax DS/DSM All Klimax DS & Klimax DSM 2011/2014/2016/2018 variants: We advice that you only use the XLR)output OR the RCA(connector #9) output. Never use both outputs as the RCA will degrade the XLR output audio.(When the output is set to RCA in Konfig/Manage Systems this will ground part of the signal from the XLR-COLD connection. Klimax DSM 2020 variant: Yes, you can use both RCA and XLR outputs at the same time. You also have the option in this variant to disable XLR or RCA sockets using the Konfig/Manage Systems. How can I connect my headphones to the Klimax DSM? On the Klimax DSM 2020 variant only: from firmware release Davaar 81 (Apr 2021) You can switch on/off the backpanel XLR and RCA analogue outputs. This can allow you to connect your headphone amplifier to one set of sockets and your loudspeaker power amplfier to the other set of output sockets. This can be actioned by pressing and holding the IR handset * button to toggle the XLR/RCA setup Is there a TAPE OUT on the Klimax DSM? No, all Klimax analogue outputs are share the same common Volume control. Can I plug a USB stick into the USB socket of the Klimax DSM Type: USB-B Asynchronous socket USB Audio Class 2 endpoint with supported sample rates from 44.1k to 384k on Klimax DSM The Linn DSM is a USB stream player. It does not recognise a USB hard drive/USB stick as a Music STREAMING source. Connect this USB socket into a Windows7/8/10/11 PC, MAC or USB socket of an iPad/iPhone and be a Sound card for these devices.1. • DSD audio will typically be transcoded to PCM, by the PC/MAC, before transporting down the USB cable to the Linn DSM Note: 1: The Linn DSM will playback the audio dictated by the PC/MAC sound driver. On Mac you can go into the Sound Settings, after you select the USB Output, and adjust what audio format is played. On a Windows PC you will need to get an audio driver that supports higher bit-rates. (For example: Adding a PCI card or module into your PC to get these higher bit-rates) How can I play my Computer Music on the Klimax DSM? You can connect the Linn Klimax USB socket, (USB Type-B) to connect to your PC/MAC USB socket. You can then set your sound card to output to the Klimax DSM. On the Klimax DSM, select the "USB" input. On the PC/MAC, click on the Volume icon on the notification bar and select Linn DSM. The audio from your PC/MAC is now directed to the Klimax DSM as a USB Audio Class 2 endpoint You have two volume controls for this input: one on the PC/MAC and the other on the Linn Klimax DSM. We would advise leaving the PC/MAC volume at 100% and only adjusting the Klimax DSM volume. This will stop any surprises when you change the Klimax DSM to another input such as Radio and suddenly get an extremely loud radio station. Is there a DIGITAL/SPDIF output? You can configure SPDIF1 socket to be an DIGITAL SPDIF output using the Konfig / Manage Systems software. Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Klimax DSM/3? Yes, you can connect loudspeakers that support 192K SPDIF connections to the Linn Klimax DSM/3. This output supports Space Optimisation of this system. In Manage Systems, setting the: 1. Outputs > SPDIF Mode into Output & 2. Outputs > Digital Output mode into 192K Post EQ will add Space Optimisation to this output. This allows digital speakers, with their own volume controls, to be connected to this SPDIF socket Klimax display questions Putting my hand towards the Klimax DSM is not waking up the display, why not? The Klimax DSM has a proximity sensor, (that can be disable in Konfig/Manage Systems > Display). This will only work if you move your hand to the front panel display. (The Selekt DSM has a similar sensor that will also wake the display if you move your hand to the dial. But due to the machined casing on the Klimax DSM this proximity sensor is only operational on the front panel display.) I get a flashing volume bars on the volume dial, what does this mean? This is stating that the Klimax DSM is in MUTE. My Klimax DSM has a RED Linn symbol on the dial, what does this mean? If you do not have a live network/LAN connection on the Klimax DSM the Linn symbol on the dial will go red. If your network cable is plugged in and your network/LAN is alive then check that you have the network/LAN cable plugged into the LAN socket, After a live network/LAN connection is made the LINN symbol on the dial will turn white after 5-10 seconds. I get a flashing Linn icon on the volume dial, what does this mean? This means that the Klimax DSM is in : Searching for Exakt speakers after being woken from Standby (typically only flashes for a couple of seconds after waking from Standby) or FALLBACK mode : Fallback is a state that means that the product is waiting for a software update. To stop this flashing either: Power cycle (Switch Mains Off for 10seconds and then switch mains On) and leave the Klimax DSM to startup for approximately 1min. or Use the Konfig / Manage Systems software to upload software in to the Linn Klimax DSM Display is showing this icon beside the Volume indicator. What does this mean? Firmware update is available. The update is not compulsary, just an indication that an update is available. A Software update is performed by the Manage Systems - Software Updates, IR handset or Linn App. Instructions on how to do this update are listed HERE Is it normal that the Klimax DSM display cannot always stay on? Can I adjust the display timeout? We aimed for a display that was unobtrusive when idle. The display automatically activates, drawing the user's attention, when there is a change in DSM state to communicate. E.g. changes to volume, source or track would all cause the display to activate. It is also possible to manually activate the display at any other time by pressing the 'i' (information) button on the handset or by moving towards the Klimax DSM front panel display , activating its proximity sensor. What does the shimmering dial mean? This is to show that the Klimax DSM is starting up after a mains power on. It will typically do this for 30-45 seconds, but if the Linn Klimax DSM is performing a software update this may take a little longer. IP Network How do I find the IP address of my Klimax DSM? When the front panel display is asleep, looking on the top of the Klimax DSM: Press the UPPER part of the dial. The front panel display will now show System options. Press the LOWER part of the dial to highlight "PROPERTIES" Press the RIGHT part of the dial to select this option. This Klimax display will now show the Klimax Properties and IP Address. The above action can also be performed using the Linn IR handset joystick controls. Reseting the Klimax DSM How do I do a FACTORY reset on the Klimax DSM? You will need to have the Konfig or Manage Systems to do the Factory Reset, plus internet access for the Klimax DSM This will do a reset all setting to default setting. This action may take a short time, typically 60seconds, to perform this action. Konfig Make sure that your Klimax DSM is powered on and your LAN network has Ethernet access In Konfig go into the Advanced and find your Klimax DSM Press the RESTORE and leave it to do the update. After approx 60seconds your Klimax DSM will have been set back to Factory setting. All Done or Manage_Systems Make sure that your Klimax DSM is powered on and your LAN network has Ethernet access Go into Manage systems and select your Klimax DSM Click on the General tab and scroll to the bottom of the page and you will find the "RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS". Click this text to promote a Factory reset of your Klimax DSM How do I RECOVER on the Klimax DSM? You will need to have the Konfig or Manage Systems running to do the full RECOVER, plus internet access for the Klimax DSM This will do a fresh reload of Software and reset all setting to default setting. This action may take some time to perform as it need to download new software packages and install them. Typically this maycan take one hour to perform.(The is dependant on your Internet speed and how many software versions need to be installed). Konfig Make sure that your Klimax DSM is powered on and your LAN network has Ethernet access In Konfig, go into the Advanced and find your Klimax DSM If you cannot see you Klimax DSM double check the power connections and network connection. if you still don't have the Selket DSM listed in Konfig press the FALLBACK ( #2 in the image below) and repeat checking Konfig>Advanced tab Press the RECOVER and leave it to do the update. After approx 60minutes go to the Klimax and using the Dial what Software Version is installed. All Done or Manage Systems This is only valid for Linn DS/DSM that have already been loaded with Davaar 99, or higher, firmware (from approx April 2023). Otherwise, use the Konfig procedure. If, for any reason, the update process has failed, (for example, you have left this UPDATE running for 2 hours and the Linn DS appears to be stuck), we would suggest doing the following: 1. Power OFF the Linn DS/DSM 2. Power ON the Linn DS/DSM and press the FALLBACK recessed button on the back of the Linn DS/DSM. (This sometime has the FB label beside a recessed button near the Linn DS/DSM Ethernet socket.) This should bring a lightening flash symbol on the Linn DS/DSM display. 3 Open Linn App, click on the icon, this will proceed to the Recovery page 4:Press the > icon and this will open the product list of products awaiting a RECOVERY. if there is no "System Recovery" option, then either the Linn App is on the wrong network or the Linn DS/DSM is NOT running Davaar99 or higher firmware. Use Konfig software to recover this Linn DS/DSM. 5: Press the RECOVER button to start the recovery process of this Linn DS/DSM The button should now state "Recovering" and this may take several minutes to complete. 6. After a few minutes, go back to the HOME page, (ignore the recovering button message as this may not have refreshed itself) Your Linn DS/DSM has been recovered and reset back to factory default setting. I.e. It will be called "Main Room" Note: Kustom DSM's will not show as a room(s), but are available to be added to your Linn Account in the next step... 7. Within the Linn App, go into the Settings a) Click on the Linn Account. b) click on the Add/Remove products. c) Scroll down the list of products and search for "Main Room" or Kustom DSM. Double check that the serial number listed matches your Linn DS/DSM serial number and hit the + to add it to your Linn account. 8. Proceed to Manage_Systems to rename and set up your Linn DS/DSM

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Akurate DS/DSM Front display information Key points "No Network/LAN" indicates that the Linn DS/DSM/HUB does not have a live computer network connection. This can simply be that the cable is loose or that your computer network/LAN is off/not connected. ! indicates that the Linn DS/DSM/HUB is expecting to see all of the pre-configured Exakt devices, (Exakt speakers, Exakrbox.., Urika-II) connected but it cannot see them. This is typically because the Exakt devices are physically disconnected from the Exakt-link network, they physically have no power going to them or the Linn DS/DSM/HUB has prevously been configured for these products but have not been removed from its setup. Inputs/Outputs I have a Akurate DS/DSM and Akurate ExaktBox10 what can I upgrade to Katalyst? If you are not using the Analogue outputs on Akurate DS/DSM then you only need the upgrade for the Exakt products (Akurate ExaktBox6/10, Akudorik, AkuBariks, Dorik stands). Note: if you are using an Exakt system, updating the Akurate DS/DSM with Katalyst will make no difference to the audio quality from the ExaktBoxes or Exakt speakers.

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Majik DS/DSM Majik DS External Pre-amplifier The Majik DS, Akurate DS, Klimax DS, Sneaky Music DS and Sekrit DS can be connected to an external Linn Pre-Amplifier via RS232. This will allow control of the Linn Pre-Amplfier input selection and volume control via the control software. (Kinsky, Kazoo etc). Check Systems for more information. MAJIK DSM > 2019 Inputs/Outputs I want to connect an external amplifier to Line outs to my AV processor.. The Majik DSM has a "PRE OUT"/"POW IN"' socket and a "LINE OUT": The "LINE OUT" socket is live WITHOUT a volume control and can be used as a Source only to your AV Processor. The "PRE OUT"/"POW IN" socket in its default setup, "Preout/Variable", (Konfig setup). You can also add your own Power Amplifier to these sockets. (if you have Exaktbox or Exakt speakers this socket is disabled and requires to be enabled with Konfig "DUAL Analogue/Exakt Stereo" - Enabled. MAJIK DSM 2020 > Input/Outputs is the output level of the Majik DSM/4 different from other Linn DS/DSM's? The Line RCA output on the Majik DSM/4 is the same has the same output gain as other Linn DS/DSM products. However the Power amplifier is approx. 8dB, (8 volume step), quieter than the Chakra amplifiers and ealier Majik DSM's; Can I add a sub-woofer directly to the Power amplifier outputs on the Majik DSM/4? No,The Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is a Class-D amplifier and the negative terminal on the power amplifier is NOT connected to earth. On most sub-woofer "High Level" inputs this is connected to earth and connecting their ground to Majik DSM/4 negative power amplifier connection may cause damage to both products. Check with the sub-woofer manufacturer on how to connect their sub-woofers to Class-D amplifiers. Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/4? As the Majik DSM/4 uses Class-D power amplfiers then the Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is dependant on the inductive/capative load then the usual loading of Electrostatic loudspeakers may cause poor sounding instability. Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions. Can I connect Linn 360 PWAB speakers to my Majik DSM/4? The Majik DSM/4 is not suitable for driving Linn 360 PWAB speakers Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Majik DSM/4? Yes, you can connect loudspeakers that support 192K SPDIF connections to the Linn Majik DSM. This output will also support Space Optimisation, but NOT volume control on this connection. In Manage Systems, setting the: 1. Outputs > SPDIF Mode into Output & 2. Outputs > Digital Output mode into 192K Post EQ will add Space Optimisation to this output. This allows digital speakers, with their own volume controls, to be connected to this SPDIF socket General operation How to get my Alexa to Play on the Majik DSM You need to set up the Majik DSM as Bluetooth speakers for the Majik DSM. Check Setup on how to configure this. This will then allow you to select your Music to play back on the Majik DSM, as well as the volume of the Music. Can I plug my Exakt speakers or Linn Exaktbox into this Majik DSM No, this 2020 variant of the Majik DSM has no Exakt capabilities Why does the Majik DSM/4 should quieter than other Majik DSM's with the same volume level? The new Majik DSM/4 has a lower gain than other Linn Power Amplifiers, e.g. Majik C2100, 20dB against 28dB. This means that you have to raise the new Majik DSM by 8 volume steps to have the same output levels. Can I plug my USB drive/stick into the USB socket to play Music Type: USB-B Asynchronous socket USB Audio Class 2 endpoint with supported sample rates from 44.1k to 192k The Linn DSM is a USB stream player. It does not recognise a USB hard drive/USB stick as a Music STREAMING source. Connect this USB socket into a Windows7/8/10/11 PC, MAC or USB socket of an iPad/iPhone and be a Sound card for these devices.1. • DSD audio will typically be transcoded to PCM, by the PC/MAC, before transporting down the USB cable to the Linn DSM Note: 1: The Linn DSM will playback the audio dictated by the PC/MAC sound driver. On Mac you can go into the Sound Settings, after you select the USB Output, and adjust what audio format is played. On a Windows PC you will need to get an audio driver that supports higher bit-rates. (For example: Adding a PCI card or module into your PC to get these higher bit-rates) Can configure the Majik DSM to have a Moving Coil (MC) input? Or use a MC upgrade board to provide MC No, the internal circuitry is only configurable for Moving Magnet (MM) and Line Level. (The earlier Majik DSM's had the option of an upgrade board to allow this, But this is upgrade board cannot be fitted to the Majik DSM/4.) Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/4? As the Majik DSM/4 uses Class-D power amplifiers then the Majik DSM/4 power amplifier is dependent on the inductive/capacitive load then the usual loading of Electrostatic loudspeakers may cause poor sounding instability. Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions using Class-D amplifiers

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Linn Selekt General operation Does each Line or Power Amplifier cartridge require it own DAC Module? Can I share the one DAC module between over cartridges? Every Line/Power Amplifer cartridges in Mono or Stereo configuration MUST have its own DAC module When the cartridge plugs into the Selekt hub, ALL of the connections are digital connections. Each cartridge will take this digital data, provided by the Selekt Hub, and convert in to analogue data, using the DAC module. The output of the DAC module is then passed to the power amplifier or line-out circuitry. If there isn't a DAC module installed within the cartridge then nothing if fed to the power amplifier or line-out circuity. Can i mix Standard, Katalyst & Organik DAC in the same Selekt DSM? There are a number of Rules when using different DAC's and cartridges with the Selekt DSM: When using two of these Mono cartridges you CANNOT fit/use another cartridge within this Selekt DSM. DAC's are sold seperately and ONE DAC module MUST be fitted to the the cartridge to get audio from this cartridge. Different DAC's modules can be used with each Selekt Cartridge. Either Standard (Level-1) Stereo DAC is the standard DAC. or Katalyst (Level-2) Stereo DAC use the higher specification Katalyst DAC Architecture or Organik (Level-3) Stereo or Mono DAC use the higher specification Organik DAC Architecture Only one type of DAC module can be installed in each cartridge. That is, You CANNOT have a Standard and a Katalyst DAC module installed in the same Line-level, Power-amplifier or Hybrid 1.1 catridge at the same time. These Standard and Katalyst DAC modules are interchangeable in different cartridges in the same Selekt DSM. However Organik DAC modules CANNOT be used with Standard and Katalyst DAC modules in different cartridges, in the same Selekt DSM The Organik MONO DACs can ONLY be used in the Mono Line Out Cartridge You CANNOT mix Organik Stereo cartridges with Organik Mono Line Out Cartridges Warning: Changing Selekt Cartidge(s) or Module(s). Applies to: All Selekt DSM variants To reduce the risk of damage to your Selekt DSM: The Selekt DSM MUST be disconnected from Mains power supply by BEFORE any cartridge(s) or module(s) are removed/Inserted. How do I find out if my Selekt module(s) have a ORGANIK or KATALYST DAC? Note: The Selekt DSM Edition will show what DAC is installed Open the Manage Systems app: Select your Linn Selekt DSM, Click in the "General" tab Click on the "Network Player Selekt DSM... >" Scroll down to almost the bottom of the page and this will list the cartridges and DACS in each Selekt slot. This will show the board information with DAC type and the module type in that slot. As well as the software versions & compilers used within this module: Do I need to have a UTOPIK power supply to use with Organik_DAC No you can use ANY Selekt DSM power supply. (But it will sound better with the UTOPIK ) I have put two or three cartridges in my Selekt DSM and it doesn't work Check what DAC modules are fitted to the cartridges. Organik DAC modules CANNOT be mixed with Standard and Katalyst DAC modules in the same Selekt DSM Update the Selekt DSM to Davaar 69 or higher. This firmware supports multiple cartridge operation The initial releases the Selekt DSM firmware are only designed to work with one cartridge in slot-1,(closest to the corner). If you add more cartridges (from another Selekt DSM..), or move the cartridge to a different slot then the Selekt will probably not work. If there is NO HDMI switch board installed then it would appear that only one module is fitted and only allow you to define one pair of speakers. This is because the Selekt will be assign ALL cartridges are Left & Right channels and allowing you to Bi-Amp and Tri-Amp these speakers using all of the module attached. (Do the same check as above, to find out what cartridges are installed) BEFORE an new Selekt cartridges are installed please ensure that the Selekt DSM is brought up to the latest version of firmware BEFORE fitting these cartridges. Can I swap cartridges or modules with Selekt DSM in Sleep state NO Warning: Changing Selekt Cartidge(s) or Module(s). Applies to: All Selekt DSM variants To reduce the risk of damage to your Selekt DSM: The Selekt DSM MUST be disconnected from Mains power supply by BEFORE any cartridge(s) or module(s) are removed/Inserted. How do I trim the Surround channel levels? You need to set up the Space Optimistation for you room first. After this is applied you can then trim each channel with the inbuilt noise generator. Check Volume Equalisation Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Selekt DSM? Yes, you can connect loudspeakers that support 192K SPDIF connections to the Linn Selekt DSM. This output will also support Space Optimisation, but NOT volume control on this connection. In Manage Systems, setting the: 1. Outputs > SPDIF Mode into Output & 2. Outputs > Digital Output mode into 192K Post EQ will add Space Optimisation to this output. This allows digital speakers, with their own volume controls, to be connected to this SPDIF socket Top Of Page Index Music formats Can the Selekt DSM play DSD music? On initial release with Davaar firmware 65 DSD playback is unsupported. However later versions of Davaar firmware (Davaar 66 onwards, Nov 2018) do support DSD playback. Works with STEREO Cartridges (Line-level/Power Amplifier, Katalyst/non-Katalyst/Organik) will support DSD playback with Davaar 66+ firmware. DSD playback will only output on Cartridge #1 USB playback is limited to PCM due to PC/MAC operating system transport. Inputs/Outputs Does the HDMI-ARC socket on the Selekt DSM support e-ARC? No, the socket on the back panel of the any Selekt DSM is just ARC. If you want an e-ARC connection you will need to add the Selekt HDMI switching module. From Oct 2022 they were upgraded to support e-Arc How can I connect my headphones to the Selekt DSM? Selekt DSM Edition Headphone socket on side of the Selekt Selekt DSM & Selekt DSM Classic From firware release Davaar 75 (Jan 2020) SPDIF1 can be converted to an SPDIF output that will support up to 192KHz. This will allow you to connect digital headphones to the Selekt DSM. (You may need to change the Selekt Digital output to a fixed sample rate of 88.2k/96k to get Studio Master audio to play on your headphones) Note This output is a fixed volume control output, that is, Volume Up/Down had no effect on this output. This will allow you to turn down the speakers, (on Exakt, line or power amplifers modules), and control the volume using your headphone amplifier volume control . Can I have both a Line level and Power amplifier module in the Linn Selekt? Yes, when the various modules are released you will be able to mix Line Level and Power Amplifier modules if the correct power supply is installed in the Selekt DSM. Check that your Selekt DSM has the large power supply fitted, otherwise it will not identify that ANY modules have been fitted. (The small power supply is designed for use with the Line-level modules only. Large power supplies are available as a hardware upgrade) We would not advise using the Selekt Line-level and Selekt Power Amplifier cartridges for the same audio channels. This is due to the Selekt power amplifier has a lower gain than other Linn amplifiers: e.g. If you are using the Selekt DSM to Bi-Amp (or Tri-Amp) a pair of speakers and: a Selekt Power Amplifier cartridge to feed one speaker input a Selekt Line level cartridge with external power amplifier to feed another speaker input This means the Selekt PA fed speaker will be quieter than the external power amplifier fed speaker. The Manage Systems webpage will assume that with different cartridge types you will be using this in a Surround sound system. This will offer the Exakt software configuration upgrade to allow you to configure these cartridge for Surround channels. Note: You may also need a new power supply to deal with the new power requirements. is the output level of the Selekt DSM different from other Linn DS/DSM's? The Line RCA output on the Selekt DSM is the same has the same output gain as other Linn DS/DSM products. However the Power amplifier is approx. 8dB, (8 volume step), quieter than the Chakra amplifiers and ealier Majik DSM's; Can I add a sub-woofer directly to the Power amplifier outputs on the Selekt DSM? No,The Selekt DSM power amplifier is a Class-D amplifier and the negative terminal on the power amplifier is NOT connected to earth. On most sub-woofer "High Level" inputs this is connected to earth and connecting their ground to Selekt DSM negative power amplifier connection may cause damage to both products. Check with the sub-woofer manufacturer on how to connect their sub-woofers to Class-D amplifiers. Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Selekt DSM? As the Selekt DSM uses Class-D power amplfiers then the Selekt DSM power amplifier is dependant on the inductive/capative load then the usual loading of Electrostatic loudspeakers may cause poor sounding instability. Check with your speaker manufacturer for any solutions. Can I fit another module and have a seperate volume control or a unity gain output? No, all Selekt modules and Exakt speakers/Exaktbox within the one product share a common volume control. That is, you CANNOT have different volume controls with ANY single Linn DS/DSM product. However, you can configure the Selekt DSM change this to an SPDIF output. This will allow the Selekt DSM to output the current audio playback at line-level, i.e. no volume controlled output. Some customers have purchased a low-cost SPDIF to take this digital signal and convert into analogue and feed to their Tape deck....... Can I fit another Integrated Amplifier module and Bridge these to increase the Selekt Output power? No, the Selekt Integrated Amplifiers are already bridged Class-D amplifiers Is there a TAPE OUT on the Selekt DSM? No, all Selekt outputs are share the same common Volume control. However, if the Tape deck has an SPDIF input, you can configure the Selekt DSM change this to an SPDIF output. This will allow the Selekt DSM to output the current audio playback at line-level, i.e. no volume controlled output. Some customers have purchased a low-cost SPDIF to take this digital signal and convert into analogue and feed to their Tape deck. I have fitted a HDMI cartridge with Surround module, Can I add a second zone on the Selekt DSM? With or without the HDMI cartridge the Selekt DSM shares the same volume control to all fitted cartirdges and Exakt products connected to it. Feeding the left and right audio to another room will have a common same volume control with the main Selekt DSM room. (If do wire this up to share to another zone, when you have a surround source playing only the left/right audio is shared with the other zone. The other Surround channels will NOT be shared with this other zone) You 'CANNOT Songcast this surround audio to another Linn DS. Songcast only supports Stereo audio and will not share any sources that are playing in Surround mode. How should I set the phono stage input level? As a general rule of thumb, the phono stage input level should not be less than 4x the specified cartridge output level. For example, a cartridge with a specified output level of 0.25mV would require a Phono (MC) input setting of 1.2mVrms If this setting is too low then it can result in audible distortion If I play a turntable (MM or MC) why do I see "192kHz 24bit PCM" on display ? All audio that is passed through the Selekt DSM is digitised to allow for Space Optimisation, Songcast to another Linn DS/DSM, Exakt transmission to speakers, etc. The 192kHz, 24bit is the sample rate and bit rate used to convert this into the digital domain. Note: 192K/24bit is the highest quality audio that the Linn DS/DSM supports. Can I plug a USB stick into the USB socket of the Selekt DSM The USB socket on the Linn DSM is ONLY for USB streaming sources: Type: USB-B Asynchronous socket USB Audio Class 2 endpoint with supported sample rates from 44.1k to 192k The Linn DSM is a USB stream player. It does not recognise a USB hard drive/USB stick as a Music STREAMING source. Connect this USB socket into a Windows7/8/10/11 PC, MAC or USB socket of an iPad/iPhone and be a Sound card for these devices.1. • DSD audio will typically be transcoded to PCM, by the PC/MAC, before transporting down the USB cable to the Linn DSM Note: 1: The Linn DSM will playback the audio dictated by the PC/MAC sound driver. On Mac you can go into the Sound Settings, after you select the USB Output, and adjust what audio format is played. On a Windows PC you will need to get an audio driver that supports higher bit-rates. (For example: Adding a PCI card or module into your PC to get these higher bit-rates) How can I get audio from my Macbook/iPad Airplay video to play on the Linn DSM? THe simplest way to get audio from your Airplay movies is to use teh HDMI-ARC connection from your television. All you do is: Select the HDMI-ARC input on the Linn DSM source list. On you PC/MAC select your TV to Airplay your movies and play. The audio from your Airplay video will automatically be diverted to playback on your Linn DSM. If the audio is out of sync then you can use the cursor buttons on the IR handset to trim the lipsync. How can I play my Computer Music on the Selekt DSM? You can connect the Linn Selekt USB socket, (USB Type-B) to connect to your PC/MAC USB socket. You can then set your sound card to output to the Selekt DSM. On the Selekt DSM, select the "USB" input. On the PC/MAC, click on the Volume icon on the notification bar and select Linn DSM. The audio from your PC/MAC is now directed to the Selekt DSM as a USB Audio Class 2 endpoint You have two volume controls for this input: one on the PC/MAC and the other on the Linn Selekt DSM. We would advise leaving the PC/MAC volume at 100% and only adjusting the Selekt DSM volume. This will stop any surprises when you change the Selekt DSM to another input such as Radio and suddenly get an extremely loud radio station. Is there a DIGITAL/SPDIF output? From firmware release Davaar 75 (Jan 2020), the coxial digital output, SPDIF1 ,can be converted to a coxial digital SPDIF output that will support up to 192KHz. This is fixed line level with no Space Optimisation. My Selekt power amplifier is not working? If you have the Volume control disabled in Konfig or Manage systems, then this will disable the power amplifier on the Selekt DSM. Selekt display questions My Selekt DSM has a RED Linn symbol on the dial, what does this mean? If you do not have a live network/LAN connection on the Selekt DSM the Linn symbol on the dial will go red. If your network cable is plugged in and your network/LAN is alive then check that you have the network/LAN cable plugged into the LAN socket (#3 on the back panel diagram) and NOT the Exakt socket (#10 back panel diagram). After a live network/LAN connection is made the LINN symbol on the dial will turn white after 5-10 seconds. I get a flashing Linn icon on the volume dial, what does this mean? This means that the Selekt DSM is in : Searching for Exakt speakers after being woken from Sleep (typically only flashes for a couple of seconds after waking from Sleep) or FALLBACK mode : Fallback is a state that means that the product is waiting for a software update. To stop this flashing either: Power cycle (Switch Mains Off for 10seconds and then switch mains On) and leave the Selekt DSM to startup for approximately 1min. or Use the Linn App to upload software in to the Linn Selekt DSM. Check >HERE< for more information. What does the shimmering dial mean? This is to show that the Selekt DSM is starting up after a mains power on. It will typically do this in 30–45 seconds, but if the Linn Selekt DSM is performing a software update, this may take a little longer. What does a dim/bright dial mean? This is to show when the Selekt DSM is in Mute mode. Display is showing this icon beside the Volume indicator. What does this mean? Firmware update is available. The update is not compulsary, just an indication that an update is available. A Software update is performed by the Manage Systems - Software Updates, IR handset or Linn App. Instructions on how to do this update are listed HERE Is it normal that the Selekt DSM display cannot always stay on? Can I adjust the display timeout? We aimed for a display that was unobtrusive when idle. The display automatically activates, drawing the user's attention, when there is a change in DSM state to communicate. E.g. changes to volume, source or track would all cause the display to activate. It is also possible to manually activate the display at any other time by pressing the 'i' (information) button on the handset or by moving towards the Linn DSM, activating its proximity sensor. What does the message "Incompatible hardware" mean? You will probably have just fitted an HDMI module to the Linn Selekt DSM. Early Selekt DSMs had power supplies designed to work with specific cartridges only, but as the product has evolved, adding additonal modules may require higher rated power supplies to drive the additional hardware. With the above message, the Selekt DSM has identified that the fitted power supply is not suitable to supply all of the hardware currently fitted to the Selekt DSM and needs to be updated. The power supply is an easily replaced module that can be updated by Linn Retailers. Note: MCAS 058/059 can be upgraded to SK CPSU1 or SK CPSU2 Please refer to your Linn Retailer to fit the correct power supply. With the release of Organik DAC you now have some other configuration issue.Namely the DAC's used and Cartridges used: Only one type of DAC module can be installed in each cartridge. That is, You CANNOT have a Standard and a Katalyst DAC module installed in the same Line-level, Power-amplifier or Hybrid 1.1 catridge at the same time. These Standard and Katalyst DAC modules are interchangeable in different cartridges in the same Selekt DSM. However Organik DAC modules CANNOT be used with Standard and Katalyst DAC modules in different cartridges, in the same Selekt DSM The Organik MONO DACs can ONLY be used in the Mono Line Out Cartridge You CANNOT mix Organik Stereo cartridges with Organik Mono Line Out Cartridges IP Network How do I find the IP address of my Selekt DSM? When the front panel display is asleep, looking on the top of the Selekt DSM: Press the UPPER part of the dial. The front panel display will now show System options. Press the LOWER part of the dial to highlight "PROPERTIES" Press the RIGHT part of the dial to select this option. This Selekt display will now show the Selekt Properties and IP Address. The above action can also be performed using the Linn IR handset joystick controls. Reseting the Selekt DSM How do I do a FACTORY reset on the Selekt DSM? This will do a reset all setting to default setting. This action may take a short time, typically 5 Minutes, to perform this action. 1. Open the Manage Systems webpage and select you Selekt DSM. 2: Open the General tab and scroll to the bottom of the page. 3: Press the RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS and leave it to do the update. 4: This action will have removed the Selekt DSM from your Linn Account and you will have to re-attach to your Linn account using the Linn_app. 5. All done. How do I RECOVER on the Selekt DSM? You will need to have the Linn App running to do the full RECOVER, plus internet access for the Selekt DSM This will do a fresh reload of Software and reset all setting to default setting. This action may take some time to perform as it need to download new software packages and install them. Typically this maycan take one hour to perform.(The is dependant on your Internet speed and how many software versions need to be installed). This is only valid for Linn DS/DSM that have already been loaded with Davaar 99, or higher, firmware (from approx April 2023). Otherwise, use the Konfig procedure. If, for any reason, the update process has failed, (for example, you have left this UPDATE running for 2 hours and the Linn DS appears to be stuck), we would suggest doing the following: 1. Power OFF the Linn DS/DSM 2. Power ON the Linn DS/DSM and press the FALLBACK recessed button on the back of the Linn DS/DSM. (This sometime has the FB label beside a recessed button near the Linn DS/DSM Ethernet socket.) This should bring a lightening flash symbol on the Linn DS/DSM display. 3 Open Linn App, click on the icon, this will proceed to the Recovery page 4:Press the > icon and this will open the product list of products awaiting a RECOVERY. if there is no "System Recovery" option, then either the Linn App is on the wrong network or the Linn DS/DSM is NOT running Davaar99 or higher firmware. Use Konfig software to recover this Linn DS/DSM. 5: Press the RECOVER button to start the recovery process of this Linn DS/DSM The button should now state "Recovering" and this may take several minutes to complete. 6. After a few minutes, go back to the HOME page, (ignore the recovering button message as this may not have refreshed itself) Your Linn DS/DSM has been recovered and reset back to factory default setting. I.e. It will be called "Main Room" Note: Kustom DSM's will not show as a room(s), but are available to be added to your Linn Account in the next step... 7. Within the Linn App, go into the Settings a) Click on the Linn Account. b) click on the Add/Remove products. c) Scroll down the list of products and search for "Main Room" or Kustom DSM. Double check that the serial number listed matches your Linn DS/DSM serial number and hit the + to add it to your Linn account. 8. Proceed to Manage_Systems to rename and set up your Linn DS/DSM Selekt DSM does not produce any sound from the cartridge(s) Check Selekt configuration If this is a fresh installation or you have added/changed an Selekt cartridge configuration the check: DAC Modules:You have NOT using fitted BOTH Organik DACs AND Katalyst or Standard DAC's. The Selekt cartridges can ONLY be: ALL Organik DACs or A mixture of Katalyst or Standard DAC's A mixture of Organik DACs AND Katalyst or Standard DAC's will produce NO sound and give a front panel warning of Configuration error.          * Cartridge(s) must be fitted on the order;         Slot#1 the first cartridge,         Slot#2 for the second cartridge, if required and         Slot#3 for the third cartridge, if required. If you have the correct orientation of DAC's and cartridge position (see above), try the Restore Procedure... Restore Procedure Using Manage Systems 1. Check that your Selekt DSM is powered on and connected to a network with internet access. 2. In Manage Systems, select your DSM and go into the   GENERAL   tab. a) Click on "Selekt DSM" text to go into the configuration box, b) Scroll down to the bottom of the Network player page and click on the " RESTORE SPEAKER FACTORY DEFAULTS text c) After a few moments, a pop-up box will appear, click on the RESTORE An status box will appear at the bottom of the screen giving you the status of the upgrade. 3. When it's finished: a) Power cycle the Selekt DSM b) Set up the speaker info and see if normal operation has returned. c) If not, please contact Linn Helpline. Using Konfig App (This is now archived and only to be used when advised by Linn) MAKE SURE YOU ARE RUNNING THE LATEST VERISON OF KONFIG (V4.37.165 or later) 1. Make sure that your Selekt DSM is powered on and connected to a network with internet access. 2. In Konfig, select your DSM and go into the   Exakt   or Speakers tab. a) In the Speakers configuration box, click on the FALLBACK button. This will put the Selekt backplane into fallback mode. b) After a few moments, a RESTORE button should appear in the Speakers configuration box. Press this RESTORE button. i) If the RESTORE button does not appear after 60 seconds then quit Konfig. ii) Re-open Konfig and go back the   Exakt   or Speakers tab. The RESTORE button should now be visible. Press this RESTORE button. c) Let it go through the programming steps (there's a progress indicator at the bottom of screen). 3. When it's finished: a) Power cycle the Selekt (Do NOT use the Reboot option in Konfig). b) Set up the speaker info and see if normal operation has returned. c) If not, please contact Linn Helpline.

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Series 3 Does the Series 3 have an IR handset? No, this control is performed by the top plate and via iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows10 and MAC Apps. If you have the Series 3 connected to a TV then the TV Remote can control the Series 3 volume. For example check HERE Can I swap left and right hand channels on Series 3 pairs? To do this you will need to use either Konfig click Exakt and change the Channels. Hit APPLY when complete or Manage systems and click the > to adjust the settings for the Series 3-301 and the Series 3-302 Only adjust these settings when you want to change the channel assignment on you Series3 301 & 302 loudspeakers. Otherwise we recommend just using the configurationusing the Series3 top button presses How do I do a "hard reset"/"Restore to Factory defaults" on the Series 3? This can only be performed using the Konfig Go into the Konfig ADVANCED tab and RESTORE the Series 3 product Does the Series3 allow Wireless Stereo?= No, the Series3-301 & Series3-302 must be connected using a CAT-5 Exakt-Link cable to get Stereo playback. Can I use two Series3-301s for Stereo operation? No, the Series3-301 is a Linn DSM within a loudspeaker. The Series3-302 is an Exakt loudspeaker. The Exakt-link on a Series3-301 is designed to either get audio from an LP12 Urika-II and/or drive Exakt loudspeakers. Can I use a Series3-301 with an LP12 turntable? Yes, but this will only work with an Exakt-link. This requires the LP12 to be installed with a Urika-II and Radikal Check HERE for more information. Can I use the Series3 speakers in a Surround system? The Series3-302 is an Exakt loudspeaker. This will connect, via a CAT-5 Exakt-link cable, to a Linn DSM. ARC - Audio Return Channel information ARC setting on your Television vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. So please double check your TV setup manual. Common issues for the lack of ARC audio: 1. The standard Linn DSM can only playback stereo audio. If the TV is set to output Dolby Digital or other Surround format then the Linn DSM will not play this audio and stay silent. > Make sure the audio output is set to "STEREO"' > If you are using an built-in service to the TV, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime etc, that you control from the TV handset then try a standard aerial TV channel or an external Satellite receiver and find out if you get any audio back from these TV sources. 2. The TV audio setup may be conflicting with itself. > If possible do an "AV RESET" or equivalent on your TV, then setup for Audio format - Stereo and CEC-enabled (CEC can go by different names AnyNet+, Veiralink, SimpLink, Sony Bravia Sync,RIHD, Kuro Link..... etc. Check what your TV call it) > In the worst case the simplest solution is to do a FACTORY DEFAULT/RESET on the TV. There may be a conflicting hidden setting that is causing all these issues, a Factory default will clear this and allow a fresh connection. 3. You are connected to the wrong socket on your TV. > Check the Linn DSM HDMI output is connected to the TV socket that states "ARC" 4. Sony TV's and SKY-Q: It has been reported that this configuration can cause lack of ARC audio. When it does work,sometimes there is a crack/bang noise from the speaker when the system is put to Sleep/Standby. > The solution is to disable HDMI control on the SKY-Q box and power cycle all of the products. (This is primarily an issue between Sky-Q and Sony Tv's communications) 5 Playstation5 (PS5): This can confuse the TV and what it is controlling the volume of, (the Linn DSM or PS5). > The solution is In the PS5 setting go into HDMI > Enable HDMI Device Link > Off . Common issues for the lack of ARC audio periodically muting: 1. Due to the introduction of eARC, some TV have this implements in different ways. The solution is: > if your Linn DSM has the "eARC Mode" option in then turn this OFF > If your TV has the option to disable the eARC functionality, then also turn this OFF BLUETOOTH Bluetooth Specification Reception of Bluetooth Audio: Series 3, Selekt DSM, Majik DSM (2020 variant) & Klimax DSM (2020 variant) implements Bluetooth v4.2 Audio is transferred using SBC encoding This is not natively compatible with Googlecast. This is a recent update and available on the Series3-301, Selekt DSM (running Davaar 75+ firmware) and Klimax DSM/3 (2020 Variant), Majik DSM (2020 variant) products

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Linn Sneaky Music DS/Sekrit DS Inputs/Outputs The power amplifier does not work when I disable the volume control When you disable the volume control then the Music DS will be giving out full volume. This may/will damage speakers so this internal amplifier is disabled. The Line Level outputs will give a full Line level output with volume control disabled.

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Linn Sneaky DSM/Sekrit DSM HARDWARE HDMI The Sekrit DSM/Sneaky DSM are only available with HDMI 1.4 connections. This product does NOT support ARC (Audio Return Channel) Difference between Sneaky DSM & Sekrit DSM Sekrit DSM has A chassis (case) that can be mounted in a 19” (RAKK-SNKMDS) with power switch & Fallback on the front of the case Indicator leds to give the operational/connection status of the Sekrit DSM Can be used with BASIK-3 or BASIK-3-IR RCU The option to screw an IR emitter over DSM IR receiver. This is intended for IR repeater control interface whilst the Sekrit DSM is hidden. Full range Power Amplifier with the (Configured in Konfig) a. Single ended option of 4x33W. For driving two pairs of in-wall/in-ceiling speakers with common volume control. b. Bridged mode of 2x50W. For driving one pair of speakers. (This requires wiring the Nuetrik plug for bridged mode) Sneaky DSM has A chassis (case) for table top positioning with side power switch. Fallback button on rear connector panel Front panel power indicator that flashes when IR command is being received or in boot mode awaiting a DHCP address. Full range Power Amplifier with the (Configured in Konfig) a. Single ended option of 2x33W. For driving one pair of speakers in single amp mode. b. Single ended option of 4x33W. For driving one pair of speakers in Bi-AMP mode.

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Linn Kiko HDMI The Kiko is only available with HDMI 1.4 connections. This product does NOT support ARC (Audio Return Channel), CEC or 4K General operation The Kiko is ONLY designed to work with supplied speakers. Do not try and change these speaker to another brand. These speakers do not have a passive crossover, that is an onboard filter to separate the Bass drive unit audio from the treble drive unit audio from the incoming audio. With the Kiko this is performed digitally before feeding out to the speakers. Each speaker drive unit is fed independently from the Kiko to match the supplied speakers crossover points. These cannot be changed.

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Linn Renew DS General operation This product is pre-configued, when ordered and supplied by Linn Products, to ONLY to be used with the pre-assigned Linn product. If the wrong circuit board has been with the Renew DS then this will produce issues assigning to your Linn Account as it is giving the incorrct serial number for this product. This product is NOT designed to work with the Organik upgrades of Klimax DS/DSM's

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