The MAJIK DSM makes installation simple. This is a one - box solution that only requires loudspeakers and/or headphones to give you enjoyment of Music.
Considerations before installation, make sure that you have
A mains power socket
Stable mains supply
100-120V RMS 50~60Hz,
220-240V RMS 50~60Hz
An Ethernet/LAN connection to your broadband Router. (You may need to connect it to a wired network connection to allow initial setup and configuration. And then you can disconnect this LAN cable and use the Wi-Fi capabilities of your network to control and stream music to the MAJIK DSM)
The HDMI ARC/eARC connection from your TV is not too long and is the correct specification of cables.
The product has adequate ventilation for operation.
The Majik DSM uses a Linn Class D amplifier. This has a gain of 20dB compared to the 28.6dB gain of most other Linn amplifiers (approx 8 volume steps difference).
Note:
Power Amplifier outputs: These are CLASS-D amplifier outputs and speakers should ONLY be connected/disconnected when the product in is Sleep state or powered OFF.
Some Electrostatic speakers may require a modification to work with Linn Class-D amplifier. Please refer to the speaker manufacturers website for information.
The Linn Class-D power amplfiers have a slightly lower gain than other Linn power amplifiers, (original Majik/Akurate..). If you are going to Bi-Amp a pair of speakers then we would recommend lowering the gain on the attached Power Amplfiers
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 (100Base-T)
USB-C socket - To connect to a PC/MAC for Class 2.0 PCM Asynchronous USB Audio playback 6
HDMI eARC (HDMI)9 - To connect to a TV (This Majik DSM supports stereo Audio Return Channel (ARC))
EXAKT LINK8- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II)
DIGITAL INPUT (Toslink)5 - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (Spdif)5 - To connect sources with SPDIF (RCA) digital outputs. This can be configured as an SPDIF output with no volume control
PHONO GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
ANALOGUE INPUT (RCA MC )3 - To connect to source with RCA analogue output.
ANALOGUE INPUT (RCA MM )3 - To connect to source with RCA analogue output.
ANALOGUE INPUT (Line Level )1 & 2 - To connect to source with RCA analogue output.
SUB OUT OUTPUTS (RCAline level) - For Stereo Bass Reinforcement
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (RCA, variable level)4 - Volume controlled output to connect to an optional external power amplifier.
This will ONLY work in Power Out or Line Output configurations. This cannot be used in Exakt-linked loudspeakers.
These outputs are to give Stereo music enhancement on the Linn DSM using the Speaker Outputs for L+R feed and using generic filters for the Sub Output. (Due to timing issues, it does NOT work properly with Exakt connected speakers. You will need to use the Exaktbox-Sub for this operation.)
Enabled SUBOUT L+R set by crossover frequency 60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz .
Disabled SUBOUT L+R crossover frequency 1kHz, the LHC/RHC audio is flat.
Subwoofer Crossover Frequency
If Subwoofer filter is enabled:
60 Crossover frequency 60Hz
80 Crossover frequency 80Hz
120 Crossover frequency 120Hz
Subwoofer Crossover Type
Bass redirect Audio above the Subwoofer Crossover Frequency frequency is sent to the F+R channels. (Audio below this frequency is redirected to the SUBOUT outputs.)
Bass Reinforcement Audio to the F+R channels is as a flat response.
Subwoofer Channels
Mono L+R subwoofer combined into one output.
Stereo separate LHC and RHC subwoofer outputs
Notes
Does NOT work with DSD playback
The output level is solely controlled by the Linn DSM volume control. Any Sub trim should be performed at the subwoofer.
Setup and changes
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi setup
Bluetooth Specification
Reception of Bluetooth Audio:
Series 3, Selekt DSM, Majik DSM (2020 variant) & Klimax DSM (2020 variant) implements Bluetooth v4.2
6. The Selekt DSM Wi-Fi Setup page should now be displayed
7. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to
8. Enter the passkey for the Wi-Fi network
9. Click on 'Set Network'
Note: If you cannot get any page from "https://setup.linn.co.uk", this may be due to added security on your phone/tablet. Check that the:
VPN is disabled on your phone or tablet
Go to Settings > WiFi > Select the Unsecured Network. Then tap the “i” next to that Wi-Fi network you’re trying to log in to and toggle OFF both “Auto-Join” and “Auto-Login.”
Disable Location Services for Wi-Fi System Services for iPhone/iPad
Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services iOS system services for location and privacy settings
Tap on System Services near the bottom of this page
Locate "Wi-Fi Networking" or "Networking & Wireless" and toggle it OFF
This is extra network security and recommend that it is turned back ON after setting up the Linn DSM.
This will now allow your Alexa/Google Home to play music on the Majik DSM
Configuration
Configuring your Linn DS/DSM player/Speakers etc:
Web-browser App called Manage systems that can also be used on your Tablet:
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.
Space Optimisation
Linn Space Optimisation is a digital room-correction and acoustic modelling technology built into all Linn network music players and systems. It removes the unwanted distorting effects of your listening environment to reveal cleaner music.
How It Works
Acoustic Modelling: Instead of using a calibration microphone, it uses mathematical and physical modelling to analyse how your speakers and room interact.
Room Parameters: Scan your room using LinnDAR or enter your room dimensions, construction materials, ceiling shapes, and features like windows, doors, and furnishings into a web tool.
Speaker Matching: Select your specific speaker model from a large database (supporting hundreds of models from both Linn and third-party brands).
Low-Frequency Control: It targets frequencies below 80 Hz where room boundaries and dimensions cause energy peaks, muddy bass, and prolonged decay, cutting down that distortion.
Practical vs. Ideal Placement: It allows you to place your speakers in practical positions for your living space while making them sound as though they are sitting in their acoustically ideal locations.
1. CONTROL DIAL - Main control dial and switch interface
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GO INTO SLEEP:
Press the dial CENTRE and continue to press the CENTRE (approx 2seconds) until the volume indicator dial starts to decrease.
BRING OUT OF SLEEP:
Press any of the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT or CENTRE of the dial.
SOURCE SELECT
Press the dial DOWN to list the inputs available menu
Scroll UP/DOWN the selection.
Press RIGHT to select source or LEFT to cancel selection menu
PLAY/STOP/PAUSE- MUTE/UNMUTE
A quick press of the dial CENTRE will toggle between PLAY and STOP/PAUSE
(Radio-PLAY/STOP, Playlist-PLAY-PAUSE).
(Other sources-Mute/Unmute).
TRACK/PRESET PREV/NEXT
A quick press of the dial LEFT/RIGHT jump to Playlist tracks or Radio stations.
Volume
Rotate dial clockwise to increase volume, anti-clockwise to reduce volume. The dial indicators will tell you the present volume.
LINN DSM INFORMATION
Software version
With the Linn DSM out of Sleep mode
Press dial UP to enter Service menu
Scroll UP/DOWN to highlight "Software Update"
Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Service menu
Linn DSM "Properties" (Room name, device name, IP address etc)
Press dial UP to enter Service menu
Scroll DOWN to highlight "Properties"
Press RIGHT to select Properties
Scroll DOWN to highlight "Device"
Press RIGHT to select Device
Linn DSM "Settings" (Balance, Lipsync, Surround volumes etc)
Press dial UP to enter Service menu
Scroll DOWN to highlight "Settings"
Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Settings menu
Note: Cancel any previous menus by pressing LEFT key.
My Majik 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 Majik 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 (#6 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 Majik 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 10 seconds and then switch mains On) and leave the Majik DSM to startup for approximately 1 minute.
or
Use the Linn App to upload software in to the Linn Majik DSM. Check >HERE< for more information.
What does the shimmering dial mean?
This is to show that the Majik DSM is starting up after a mains power on.
It will typically do this in 30–45 seconds, but if the Linn Majik 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 Majik DSM is in Mute mode.
2. Headphone socket
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1/4in - 6.3mm Stereo headphone socket.
Note: If the Volume control is DISABLED, using Manage Systems, this headphone socket is also DISABLED
3. Volume level & Mute indicators
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To show the current volume value and mute condition.
4. Software update available
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This is your Majik DSM telling you that a software update is available.
The update is not compulsory, just an indication that an update is available.
A Software update is performed by:
the dial settings to do a Software update,
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 "SOFTWARE UPDATE"
Press the RIGHT part of the dial to select this option.
If a Software update is available you will see the agree to update message and pres the RIGHT part of the dial to select this option.
Controlling your Linn DS/DSM using an infrared handset
To control your Linn DS/DSM, you can you the infra-red handset supplied with the product as well as the Linn App, Kazoo. This can be downloaded & installed
The infra-red handset supplied has;-
* Volume control, Mute
* Input control with PIN selection
* Radio station selection using the handset joystick,
* Playlist navigation using the handset joystick,
* Transport control (Play, Stop, Pause, Skip & Search) &
* Music information.
The Technical Specifications of the IR handset can be found HERE
Download App
Control of the Linn DS/DSM using a PC/MAC/Tablets & Phones
Initial installation
Linn App
Linn DS/DSM is best controlled using the Linn mobile app
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 been configured to work in your system. If you're required additional information, then please contact your Retailer or Linn Support Site
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 Google cast.
Bluetooth Specification
Reception of Bluetooth Audio:
Series 3, Selekt DSM, Majik DSM (2020 variant) & Klimax DSM (2020 variant) implements Bluetooth v4.2
Spotify Connectcan now be used on Linn products using firmware Davaar59 (Aug 2017) or later firmware. (That is, if your Linn DS/DSM has had a software update after Aug 2017 then you can use Spotify connect)
This allows you to select and play your Spotify music on your Linn DS/DSM players and use the internal volume control on the Linn DS/DSM.
To connect your Spotify account to the Linn DS/DSM :
On your control device, iPad/Android/PC/MAC etc, connect to the same computer network as your Linn DS/DSM
Start your Spotify app, (if it is already open then close the App, wait a few seconds, and open the App)
Now check the Spotify Speakers icon to find your Linn DS. (In some cases you may have to power cycle your Linn DS/DSM before this is seen)
Select your Linn product, and you can now play to the Linn DS/DSM from the Spotify account and control the Linn DS/DSM volume.
This is web controlled and if your Linn DS/DSM has already been paired with your Spotify account you will be able to control even if you are not on the same ethernet network.(So be careful that if you accidentally select the Linn DS/DSM as a Spotify speaker and put the volume up high, and you are not at home)
September 2025:We do intend to support Spotify Lossless: This requires non-trivial firmware changes, also involving third-parties, so we don't have fixed timescales for the work completing.
Future Notes:
Spotify does NOT support lossless for all Linn hardware variants; Linn DS/DSM variants, which were launched before the Selekt DSM (in 2018), cannot be updated to Spotify lossless due to hardware limitations. However, they will still support Spotify Connect.
(Click HERE for a list of the product groups before and after 2018 variants.)
If you have a Linn DS/DSM that supports Spotify Lossless, this will still Songcast/share the Spotify lossless to ANY other Linn DS/DSM
Currently, a solution for Spotify lossless on the Linn DSM's, or Amazon Music for older products, you can use a WiiM media streamer .
This can also be used for other unsupported services such as CHROMECAST, Tidal Connect..., but check if your WiiM variant supports your service firstWiiM Support .
This setup will play at the quality of your Linn DSM – playback uses the Linn DSM’s audio clock, meaning that jitter from the source device’s clock will be removed.
Note: This will ONLY work with Linn DSM, not a Linn DS.
Plug a TOSLINK optical cable from the WiiM media streamer SPDIF OUT digital output directly into a Linn DSM TOSLINK digital input, and use the superior audio DAC of the Linn DSM. This will give you the full Spotify lossless, and any other WiiM supported streaming services into the Linn DSM.
Set up of the WiiM for use with the Linn DSM is easy
1. On the WiiM control app, go into Devices, select your WiiM and the select the gear cog on the bottom right, this will bring you into the WiiM setup page.
2. In the Sound submenu:
a).Audio Settings:
i) We would advise turning "Fixed Volume Output:"ON. This will give the Linn DSM full volume control options
ii) Optical Output Resolution: (Spotify Lossless is ONLY 44.1kHz but the higher sample rate will do other Streaming services)
set to "Sample rate:" 192kHz & Bit depth: 24bit for newer products
Linn Streaming: This allows you to share the audio to/from ALL Linn DS/DSM products. But will not allow you to share audio to non Linn Products.
DSD Decoding: This will also allow you to decide, if the Linn DS/DSM has a DAC that supports DSD playback, which products to decode the DSD. Either Roon decoding or Linn DS/DSM direct playback.
All Linn DS/DSM ARE ROON CERTIFIED devices
The Linn DS/DSM requires Davaar63 (May 2018) or later firmware to work with Roon V1.5 and above.(That is, if your Linn DS/DS/HUB has had a software update after May 2018 then you can use Roon)
This allows full hi-res audio, (384k/24bit) playback controlled by the Roon system
Songcast is used to share audio between Linn Products when using Roon. It does not use RAAT (Roon Advanced Audio Transport) for sharing Music, so cannot be set up as a Roon-Ready sharer.
Roon Tested Setup
On Linn DS proxy setups, Linn DS with Linn Kontrol preamplifier connected with RS232, the Roon volume control will not control the Linn Kontrol volume.
A Roon Core is required in your network system to allow Roon to control your Linn DS/DSM.
ENABLE the Linn DS/DSM player in the Roon - Settings - Audio - NETWORKED section.
In the Settings > Setup make sure that the "Subnet of Linn Streaming" is the same as the network that the Linn DS is on. Otherwise, they will not show in the Audio
Control
Primary control is through Roon.
Transport IR is disabled on the Linn DS/DSM when the Roon input is selected from Linn DS firmware release Davaar80 (Nov 2020)
Issues
Roon uses the Linn DS/DSM as a media player, the control interface IS Roon.
• I cannot see any Linn DS in the Audio list...
If you cannot see any Linn DS product in the Audio list then check that with the setup the correct Linn Streaming subnet (network address range).
E.g. if your Linn DS has IP address 192.168.1.34 then its subnet is 192.168.1.0
In the Settings > Setup make sure that the "Subnet of Linn Streaming" is the same as the network that the Linn DS is on. Otherwise, they will not show in the Audio tab. You can find the IP address by pressing the * button on the IR handset
• I am only getting Airplay quality audio from the Linn DS using Roon
In Roon: Settings - Audio setup page, you will have devices listed with "via Linn Streaming" and devices listed with "via Airplay".
Pressing this "ENABLE" button on "via Linn Streaming" will bring this Linn DS player alive.
When you press ENABLE, this will then allow you to rename this Linn DDS; otherwise it will be its default name. E.g. below the "Linn Akurate DSM" - "via Linn Streaming" has been enabled, and I have renamed it "Merlin Lounge".
The Linn DS/DSM products have to be declared as "Roon Tested", networked devices in the Roon Core settings. (The "AIRPLAY" option for the Linn DS/DSM must be disabled within the Roon Core).
Click on the Roon Ready - Enable and give a name to the Linn DS/DSM. (In the example below, this has been named Merlin Lounge)
• I press STOP and the Roon starts playing again...
Transport (play / pause / stop) and Volume can be controlled using Kazoo or Ir handset. Although later versions of Roon will counteract these commands. Only use the Roon controller software to control what is playing.
Linn DS Firmware Davaar80 onwards will disable transport controls whilst on the Roon input of the Linn DS/DSM
• If I select an external source whilst playing Roon, I need to re-select the source to get it playing.
This can be due to a confusion, as the Roon will send a stop command to the Linn DSM as you exit the Roon source. However, as the Linn DSM will probably have changed to this new source, then this new source is stopped by Roon. On external sources, this can only be recovered by selecting another source and going back to the originally selected source.
The solution is to Stop or Pause the Roon source BEFORE you change to a different input on the Selekt DSM.
This can also be reduced by going into Konfig or Manage systems and disabling the "AutoPlay" option.
Deezer
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caption 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 in the Kazoo or Kinsky apps.
Deezer streams from the internet directly to the Linn DS/DSM.
From firmware Davaar 110, Jan 2025, Deezer has been updated to the latest driver.
See the Deezer FAQ's for Linn DS/DSM for more information and assistance.
AIRPLAY
Airplay
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AirPlay is a Apple protocol that allows wireless streaming media.
The Linn DS/DSM/HUB can take the audio stream via the "Netlink" input.
caption To select and play CD & Hi-Res (192k / 24 bit) quality stereo music from your Free, Prime & Unlimited Amazon Music accounts. (The availability and playback controls vary depending on your account type)
Amazon Music service enabled on Linn App. See below for details open how to enable this service. (Linn DSM MUST have at least Davaar 118 installed first).
Products using the older PPC (Power_PC) hardware, from firmware Davaar 117, we have reached the capacity, of flash memory size, and incompatible modules for this Power PC hardware and therefore cannot support this service.
(Note: This does not stop you from SONGCASTING from a ARM-Linux_hardware Linn DS/DSM and ANY other Linn DS/DSM. That is, you can SongcastAmazon Music playing on a Linn Selekt DSM to say a Sneaky DS.)
Click HERE for Linn products that support Amazon Music
Presto Music service enabled on Linn App. See below for details open how to enable this service. (Linn DSM MUST have at least Davaar 118 installed first).
Products using the older PPC (Power_PC) hardware, from firmware Davaar 117, we have reached the capacity, of flash memory size, and incompatible modules for this Power PC hardware and therefore cannot support this service.
(Note: This does not stop you from SONGCASTING from a ARM-Linux_hardware Linn DS/DSM and ANY other Linn DS/DSM. That is, you can Songcast pestomusic playing on a Linn Selekt DSM to say a Sneaky DS.)
Click HERE for Linn products that support prestomusic
AirPlay2 is an Apple protocol that allows wireless streaming media.
It is only available in Linn DS products with CORE4, or higher, processors.
The Linn DSM/HUB can take the audio stream via the "NetAux" input.
Airplay2 allows you to Group multiple Airplay2 devices (including Linn DS HomePod, Apple TV) to play in sync using iOS, Siri, HomeKit, iTunes desktop (Windows & MacOS)....
From Linn DS/DSM firmware Davaar 108 this will no longer allow you to Songcast an Airplay stream to other Linn DS/DSM products. . (Airplay2 supports mixing and matching with other Airplay2 devices and not required to Songcast).
Note: MAC's running Tahoe, MacOS 26, has issues with Airplay volume levels being low. This is an Apple issue and not a Linn DS issue.
Products supporting Airplay2 from Davaar 110 (February 2025)
> Only supported in SLOT #1 of the Selekt DSM using aStereo DAC:: Selekt DSM slots 2 & 3 will not play DSD audio.(Exakt crossover and Space Optimisation only work with PCM.audio.)
Or
> Only supported in SLOTS #1 & #2 with Dual Mono ORGANIK DAC's: : Selekt DSM SLOT 3 will not play DSD audio.(Exakt crossover and Space Optimisation only work with PCM audio.)
Majik DSM (2025 variant)
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.
Slot 3 of any Linn Selekt DSM with Mono ORGANIK DACs
Supports DSD64 (2.8224MHz) and DSD128 (5.6448MHz) sample rates.
DSD256 playback is only supported on
Klimax DSM (2020 variant),
Majik DSM (2025 variant) and
All Selekt variants.
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:
On some DAC's there is 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.
DAC Technology
The DAC on Majik DSM/5 is the same DAC as Selekt standard DAC, this has precision clocking and up sampling
is the output level of the Majik DSM/5 different from other Linn DS/DSM's?
The Line RCA output on the Majik DSM/5 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 earlier Majik DSM's;
Can I add a subwoofer directly to the Power amplifier outputs on the Majik DSM/5?
No,The Majik DSM/5 power amplifier is a Class-D amplifier and the negative terminal on the power amplifier is NOT connected to earth.
Note The Majik DSM/5 already has Line level Sub outputs to allow a direct line-level analogue feeds for Sub-Woofers
On most subwoofer "High Level" inputs this is connected to earth, and connecting their ground to Majik DSM/5 negative power amplifier connection may cause damage to both products. Check with the subwoofer manufacturer on how to connect their subwoofers to Class-D amplifiers.
Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/5?
As the Majik DSM/5 uses Class-D power amplifiers then the Majik DSM/5 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.
Can I connect Digital Speakers to the Majik DSM/5?
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
How should I set the phono stage input level?
This is set up under Manage Systems > Sources and click on either MM, MC or Phono input.
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 1.2mV rms
If this setting is too low, then it can result in audible distortion
General operation
How do I use the top dial on the Majik DSM?
GO INTO SLEEP:
Press the dial CENTRE and continue to press the CENTRE (approx 2seconds) until the volume indicator dial starts to decrease.
BRING OUT OF SLEEP:
Press any of the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT or CENTRE of the dial.
SOURCE SELECT
Press the dial DOWN to list the inputs available menu
Scroll UP/DOWN the selection.
Press RIGHT to select source or LEFT to cancel selection menu
PLAY/STOP/PAUSE- MUTE/UNMUTE
A quick press of the dial CENTRE will toggle between PLAY and STOP/PAUSE
(Radio-PLAY/STOP, Playlist-PLAY-PAUSE).
(Other sources-Mute/Unmute).
TRACK/PRESET PREV/NEXT
A quick press of the dial LEFT/RIGHT jump to Playlist tracks or Radio stations.
Volume
Rotate dial clockwise to increase volume, anti-clockwise to reduce volume. The dial indicators will tell you the present volume.
LINN DSM INFORMATION
Software version
With the Linn DSM out of Sleep mode
Press dial UP to enter Service menu
Scroll UP/DOWN to highlight "Software Update"
Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Service menu
Linn DSM "Properties" (Room name, device name, IP address etc)
Press dial UP to enter Service menu
Scroll DOWN to highlight "Properties"
Press RIGHT to select Properties
Scroll DOWN to highlight "Device"
Press RIGHT to select Device
Linn DSM "Settings" (Balance, Lipsync, Surround volumes etc)
Press dial UP to enter Service menu
Scroll DOWN to highlight "Settings"
Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Settings menu
Note: Cancel any previous menus by pressing LEFT key.
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.
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
Yes, you can connect either an Exaktbox or Exakt loudspeakers
Why does the Majik DSM/4 or /5 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
No:
The Linn DSM is a USB stream player. It does NOT recognise a USB hard drive/USB stick as a Music STREAMING source.
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-C socket of an iPad/iPhone2 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)
2: Click HERE for a guide to the setup and using this USB-C connection with iPhone/iPad
Can I connect Electrostatic loudspeakers, such as Martin Logan, to the Majik DSM/5?
As the Majik DSM/5 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
Can I keep the headphones plugged into and control when they are enabled?
Yes you can with the "Star key Held Action" configured in Manage Systems - REMOTE CONTROL tab. When this is set to "Headphone mode" , and you have configured the OUTPUTS - Headphone Mode - ON or OFF. Pressing, AND HOLDING, the IR handset * button will allow you to toggle between the heapdhones and speakers using the IR handset.
How do I control the BALANCE on the Majik DSM
This is another function of the "Star key Held Action". That is, Press, and HOLD the IR handset * button, (beside the 0 button), for a couple of seconds you can perform a pre-programmed operation.
In Manage SystemsREMOTE CONTROL tab, you can programme this action to either
• None: Do nothing
• Heaphone Mode: Toggle the Headphone output if set to ON or OFF in the Outputs tab.
• BALANCE: Adjust the Balance, using the joystick UP/DOWN buttons.
• LIP SYNC: Adjust the Lip-Sync, using the joystick UP/DOWN buttons or
• DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: Adjust the display Brightness , using the joystick UP/DOWN buttons.
Note: Only ONE of these actions can be programmed to the Star button, so use wisely.
My Majik 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 Majik 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 (#6 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 Majik 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 10 seconds and then switch mains On) and leave the Majik DSM to startup for approximately 1 minute.
or
Use the Linn App to upload software in to the Linn Majik DSM. Check >HERE< for more information.
What does the shimmering dial mean?
This is to show that the Majik DSM is starting up after a mains power on.
It will typically do this in 30–45 seconds, but if the Linn Majik 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 Majik DSM is in Mute mode.
The Wi-Fi module used with the Linn DS/DSM/HUB supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PSK/CCMP 1-CH
This supports both 2.4G & 5G communications.
Wifi History
2.4G
This was the first Wifi defined in 1997, 802.11b, generally used with 11, or 13 channels depending on your country. Each channel could each supply a data rate of 11MBit/s .
This data rate was then expanded to 54MBit/s in 2003, with the 802.11g. However, this still used 2.4G and instead of using 1channel to communicate it now uses 3-channels to communicate.This reduced your number of usable channels as other device communicating on a channel next door would now encroach into your channel(s).
This means that 2.4G band can have a lot of noise and interference. Coupled with fact that this same frequency is used by DECT phones, microwave ovens, Baby monitors, Taxi Radio, Bluetooth.... These can inject a lot if noise and interfere with Wifi streaming link to the Linn DS/DSM/HUB as it may force the LInn product off the Wifi network and it will have to retry the connection, this takes time and may cause your Linn product to keeping muting the Music
5G
A newer standard, 802.11n, allows usage of both 2.4G and 5G to give an even bigger data rate of up to 600Mbit/s.
As standards improve the 802.11ac that the Linn DSM/Series3 supports is a data rato of up to 1,300MBit/s.
5GHz is a much cleaner radio space with a lot less interence compare with 2.4G. The only negative is a slightly reduced range.
Some Wireless-Access-Points, WAPs and Router allow you to setup a seperate SSID, (Service Set IDintifier. this is name for a Wi-Fi network.)
Advice on use
We recommend that you configure your Wifi network to have seperate SSID for 2.4G and a different SSID for 5G wifi. Then configure the Linn DSM/Series-3 to only use the 5G network.
This will then allow the music stream to work on a cleaner transport/Wifi and stop any device from interfering with the music that you are listening to.
There are Apps available to show you what is on your Wifi and your network
Disable Wifi
To totally disable the Wifi, go into the Konfig:About tab and disable the Wi-Fi option.
NOTE: In the Konfig:WIFI tab, setting to NONE will only disconnect it from any Wifi network. The DSM will still broadcast its presence on the Wifi network.
Wired LAN connections
If you have connected a LAN cable to your Linn DS/DSM/HUB/SERIES3 then this take priority over the Wifi connection. This means that the Wifi connection is still on but ignored when a there is a live connection on the products LAN socket.
When the LAN connection is removed then the connection returns to Wifi.
Top Of Page Index
For information on: troubleshooting, Surround options, "Ripping" Cd's , Exakt system then this next section will provide the information that you need:
* Majik DSM/5 power amplifier output is ALWAYS full range.
EXAKT
1off
inputs
1off Ethernet
1off Wi-Fi
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PSK/CCMP 1-CH
1off Bluetooth
Bluetooth v4.2
Audio is transferred using SBC encoding
This is not natively compatible with Google cast.
1off HDMI eARC
2off RCA Line level,
Input sensitivity Selectable: 1 / 2 / 4 Vrms
Input impedance - 50 kΩ
1off MM Phono,
max voltage (1kHz): 67mV rms. (Gain +40dB),
Input impedance 47kΩ, 100pf
1off MC Phono,
max voltage(1kHz): 5.5mV rms (Gain +54dB),
Input impedance 100Ω 470pf
1off Toslink
Support sample rates 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
1off SPDIF (This is disabled if this socket is configured as an Output)
Support sample rates 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Nominal input voltage 0.5 V peak
1off USB Type-C Audio Class 2
Support sample rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Sources
LAN Internet radio Airplay2 Tidal Qobuz Calm Radio Spotify Connect NetAux Roon
ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS Shares common volume control
Line Output:
1off RCA:
Output Level:
2V rms @volume 80
Output Impedance:
300Ω
Dynamic Range
110dB
Power Amplifier Output:
Bridged Class-D amplifier with post-filter feedback
2prs of 4mm/Banana/binding post terminals.
Max output power:
100W/channel into 4Ω load,
50W / channel into 8Ω load
Dynamic Range
106dB
Gain:
20dB
Headphone Output:
1off 6.35mm (1/4in) TRS connector:
Max Output Level:
61mW rms into 16Ω
83mW rms into 32Ω
Output Impedance:
57Ω
Dynamic Range
115dB
DIGITAL OUTPUT
SPDIF Output
1off SPDIF (Shared with SPDIF output. The connector has to be configured as either an Input or an Output. (Fixed volume Stereo digital output or Digital speaker support)
Support sample rates 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Linn recommend using Premium High Speed Certified HDMI cables for an optimal experience.
Bluetooth Specification
If you do not have a live network/LAN connection on the Majik DSM the Linn symbol on the dial will go red.
After a live network/LAN connection is made, the LINN symbol on the dial will turn white after 5-10 seconds.
/ Stop 
/ Pause 
/ Buffering 
symbols to show the current transport state.
image appears, this indicates no network. After the network is re-established, this will go back to its last transport or blank state.
Click HERE for a guide to the setup and using this USB connection with iPhone/iPad
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