Akurate DS (Exakt Variant)

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Product info

  • Product Name: Akurate DS/2
  • Date of Introduction: April 2015
  • Type: Digital music player

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Open source software

Manuals

Quickstart Guide

Konfig manual

Kinsky Desktop manual

Remote Control manual

Kinsky Jukebox manual

Space Optimisation+

Space Optimisation (Advanced)

Safety Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Third Party Software Copyright

Network Setup

DS Budget System Setup

DS Entry Level System Setup

DS High End System Setup

Back Panel Connections

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  1. MAINS INPUT - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
  2. 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.
  3. ETHERNET - To connect to a network.
  4. FALLBACK - To put the device into Fallback mode (used when reprogramming)
  5. RS232 PORTS - To connect to Linn devices that don't have ethernet.
  6. DIGITAL OUTPUT - To connect to an external DAC or computer that has an Spdif input.
  7. BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with balanced (XLR) analogue inputs.
  8. UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS - To connect to a preamplifier (or power amplifier when internal volume control is enabled) with unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
  9. EXAKT LINK- For connection of Exakt products (Exakt speakers/ExaktBox).

Front Panel Connections

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  1. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - Changes to the next source
  2. SKIP TRACK BUTTONS - Skips to the previous/next track
  3. STOP BUTTON - Stops playing the current track
  4. PLAY BUTTON - Starts playing the current track
  5. STANDBY BUTTON - Brings the product in/out of standby
  6. POWER SWITCH - Switches the power on/off
  7. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

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/1 can be found in Akurate_Exakt_System

To enable Exakt options on the Exakt DS ensure that the internal volume control is turn ON in Konfig.

Trouble shooting

Check Exakt trouble shooting


For further assistance, try our customer support pages or the Linn Forum.