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* ''Product Name:'' Akurate DSM/3  (Variant 2018)
 
* ''Product Name:'' Akurate DSM/3  (Variant 2018)
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::Other variants of this product can be found at<u> [[Akurate_DSM_Variants|Akurate DSM varinats]]</u><br>
  
 
* ''Software version:'' Akurate DSM Mk3
 
* ''Software version:'' Akurate DSM Mk3
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* ''Features''  
 
* ''Features''  
** [https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/katalyst Katalyst DAC Architecture]  
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** [https://www.linn.co.uk/technology/katalyst Katalyst DAC Architecture - AK4497]  
 
** [[DSD Support]]
 
** [[DSD Support]]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Why_Linn_DS_is_the_best_way_to_play_CDs DS Design]
 
** [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Why_Linn_DS_is_the_best_way_to_play_CDs DS Design]
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** [[Akurate_Exakt_System|Exakt system]]
 
** [[Akurate_Exakt_System|Exakt system]]
 
** [[Phono_Stage_Card|Phono/Turntable input stage]]
 
** [[Phono_Stage_Card|Phono/Turntable input stage]]
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** [[Surround_Sound#Introduction|Surround Sound]]
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** [[HDMI-2]]
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{{Upgrades:SURROUND_ONLY}}
  
 
== '''Support''' ==
 
== '''Support''' ==
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== '''Latest software''' ==
 
== '''Latest software''' ==
  
[http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software Latest software releases]
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{{General:Latest_Product_SW}}
 
 
[http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac Open source software]
 
  
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
 
== '''Manuals''' ==
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== '''Network Setup''' ==
 
== '''Network Setup''' ==
  
[[DS Budget System| DS Budget System Setup]]
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{{General:DS_Network_system}}
 
 
[[DS Entry Level System| DS Entry Level System Setup]]
 
 
 
[[DS High End System| DS High End System Setup]]
 
  
 
== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
 
== '''Back Panel Connections''' ==
  
[[Image:Akurate DSM 1 rear.jpg|center|700px]]
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{{Backpanel:Akurate DSM/3}}
 
 
# '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
 
# '''FALLBACK''' - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming).
 
# '''ETHERNET''' - To connect to a network.
 
# '''EXAKT LINK'''- To connect to Exakt compatible devices
 
# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (XLR, line level) - To connect sources with balanced (XLR) outputs.
 
# '''ANALOGUE INPUTS''' (RCA, phono/line level) - To connect a turntable or line level source with unbalanced (RCA) outputs.<sup>1</sup>  (Default MC phono)
 
# '''PHONO GROUND''' - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (XLR,variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.
 
# '''ANALOGUE OUTPUTS''' (RCA, variable level) - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
 
# '''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Spdif) - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
 
# '''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Spdif) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif digital input.
 
# '''DIGITAL INPUTS''' (Toslink) - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
 
# '''DIGITAL OUTPUT''' (Toslink) - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has a Toslink (optical) digital input.
 
# '''HDMI INPUTS''' - To connect sources with 1.4 & 2.0<sup>3</sup> HDMI outputs.
 
# '''HDMI OUTPUT''' - To connect to a display device with 1.4 & 2.0<sup>3</sup> HDMI inputs.
 
# '''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.
 
 
 
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'''<sup>1</sup>''' 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.<br>
 
'''<sup>2</sup>''' 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.<br>
 
'''<sup>3</sup>''' Supports HDCP 2.2 up to and including 60Hz UHD. We recommend using [https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/premiumcable/Premium_HDMI_Cable_Certification_Program.aspx HDMI Certified ]cables<br>
 
 
 
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== '''Front Panel Connections''' ==
 
== '''Front Panel Connections''' ==
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# '''SLEEP BUTTON''' - Brings the unit in/out of sleep mode
 
# '''SLEEP BUTTON''' - Brings the unit in/out of sleep mode
 
# '''FRONT PANEL DISPLAY'''
 
# '''FRONT PANEL DISPLAY'''
# '''HEADPHONE OUTPUT''' - To connect to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm input
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# '''HEADPHONE OUTPUT''' - To connect to stereo headphones with a 3.5mm input (Output Impedance <2Ω)
 
# '''AUX SOURCE INPUT''' - To connect to a stereo audio source with a 3.5mm output <sup>2</sup>
 
# '''AUX SOURCE INPUT''' - To connect to a stereo audio source with a 3.5mm output <sup>2</sup>
 
# '''POWER SWITCH'''- Switches the power on/off
 
# '''POWER SWITCH'''- Switches the power on/off
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* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
 
* [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
 
For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages
 
  
 
== '''Exakt options''' ==
 
== '''Exakt options''' ==
 
Exakt usage with the Akurate DSM/3 can be found in [[Akurate_Exakt_System]]
 
Exakt usage with the Akurate DSM/3 can be found in [[Akurate_Exakt_System]]
  
==Trouble shooting==
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Check [[ExaKt_Trouble_shooting | Exakt trouble shooting]]
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== '''FAQ's''' ==
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For more common information check
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:* [[FAQ-Linn DS/DSM|'''<u>FAQ-Linn DS/DSM</u>''']]
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:* [[ExaKt_Trouble_shooting | '''<u>Exakt trouble shooting</u>''']]
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{{FAQ:Akurate DSM FAQ}}
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For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages
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[[Category:Linn_DSM]][[Category:Exakt]][[Category:Katalyst]]

Revision as of 08:27, 4 December 2020

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Getting Started

www.linn.co.uk/go/akurate

Product info

  • Product Name: Akurate DSM/3 (Variant 2018)
Other variants of this product can be found at Akurate DSM varinats
  • Software version: Akurate DSM Mk3
  • Date of Introduction: March 2018
  • Type: Integrated digital music player and preamplifier


Hardware Upgrades


Note: It should be noted that this upgrade information may at times be out of date and should not be used as a current list of what upgrades are available

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Details of latest Product release 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


Network Setup

Back Panel Connections

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  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 (100Base-T)
  4. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc)
  5. ANALOGUE INPUTS (XLR, line level) - To connect an analogue source with balanced (XLR) outputs.
  6. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA, line level / phono) - To connect a line level or turntable analogue source with unbalanced (RCA) outputs.1
  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 HDMI outputs 2
  15. HDMI OUTPUT - To connect to a display device with HDMI inputs 2 and HDMI-ARC
  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 2 is line level only. Input 3/PH 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 HDMI Premium certification.pngLinn recommend using Premium High Speed Certifiied HDMI cables for an optimal experience. (supporting HDCP 2.2 up to and including 60Hz UHD.)




Front Panel Connections

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  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 (Output Impedance <2Ω)
  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.

Exakt options

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


FAQ's

For more common information check


Front display information

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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.

For further assistance, try our customer support pages