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
* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
Linn Exaktbox-I In Surround mode for the loudspeaker drive.
* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
Linn Exaktbox to provide the Surround channel playback.
* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
* Note: Older System HUB's, Exakt DSM and DSM's may have the HDMI1 board. These require to be updated with an HDMI-2 board before the Linn Surround Module can be used.
Linn Exaktboxes to provide the Surround channel playback for ALL loudspeakers
Power Amplifiers, for the loudspeakers.
Eternally Aktiv loudspeakers.
This can be expanded to a 7.1 system
THESE ARE ONLY A FEW EXAMPLES OF AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST......
More examples can be found HERE
Linn Selekt DSM
Linn System Hub and Akurate Exaktbox-I
Linn DSM with Katalyst, Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers
Linn HUB, front Exakt Loudspeakers and Exaktbox in Surround Mode and Linn Power Amplifiers
Linn System Hub and ALL EXAKT loudspeakers
Linn System HUB, with Exaktbox and Power Amplifiers for ALL Loudspeakers