Kisto to Linn DSM/HUB upgrade

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Linn Kisto AV amplifier upgrade options

The Kisto AV is a very complex Surround Sound pre-amplifier designed to work with the Linn Unidisk player. The Unidisk, with the Kisto allows playback of SACD, CD and DVD discs. The communication link between these products allowed the Kisto to quickly change its configuration to match the disc format. The Kisto's original purpose was to be used in a home theatre and assist control of the area with switch closures, control of the Projector etc.as well as dealing with the many video standard available are that time. Thus automate to match the media style you are playing.

However, most, if not all of the video formats supported by the Kisto have now been replaced with HDMI and streaming services.The automation requirement has changed for other controls systems such as Control4, ALexa etc so no longer required.

As a solution for the Kisto, (and Unidisk), there are a an exhaustive number of replacement options. Some Examples and suggestions are shown below:


Example 1: Solutions with the option of using, (or not using), the existing Loudpspeakers and Power Amplfiers

Selekt 5.1 using own modules-PNG.png      Linn Selekt DSM
A GOOD solution in this scenario.
  • Existing, or new passive loudspeakers.
Selekt 5.1 using own modules-PNG.png
HUB-EBOX-I-Speaker5-1-PNG.png     Linn System Hub and Akurate Exaktbox-I
A BETTER solution in this scenario
This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
HUB-EBOX-I-Speaker5-1-PNG.png
LSM 5-1 Surround Exaktbox Front Analogue-Amplifiers-PNG.png      Linn DSM with Katalyst, Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers
A BEST solution in this scenario
This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
LSM 5-1 Surround Exaktbox Front Analogue-Amplifiers-PNG.png

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Example 2: Solutions total revamp of the system with Exakt Loudspeakers

HUB 5-1 Surround Exaktbox Front Exakt.png      Linn HUB, front Exakt Loudspeakers and Exaktbox in Surround Mode and Linn Power Amplifiers
A GOOD solution in this scenario
This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more power amplifiers and loudspeaker from the Exaktbox
HUB 5-1 Surround Exaktbox Front Exakt.png
HUB 5-1 All Exakt Speakers.png     Linn System Hub and ALL EXAKT loudspeakers
A BETTER solution in this scenario
This can be expanded to a 7.1 system by adding more Exakt loudspeakers
HUB 5-1 All Exakt Speakers.png
HUB 5-1 ALL EXAKTBOX.png      Linn System HUB, with Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers for ALL Loudspeakers
A BEST solution in this scenario
This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
HUB 5-1 ALL EXAKTBOX.png

THESE ARE ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES OF AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST...... More examples can be found HERE