Selekt DSM

Product info

• Product Name: Selekt DSM

• Date of Introduction: September 2018

• Type: Integrated digital music player and preamplifier

• Versions:
  

• • Selekt DSM with Line-level analogue outputs module (Product Linn Part# SK ALBB)
  • Selekt DSM with internal power ampliifer module (Product Linn Part# SK APBB)
  • Selekt DSM with KATALYST Line-level analogue outputs (Product Linn Part# SK ARBB)
  • Selekt DSM with KATALYST internal power ampliifer module (Product Linn Part# SK AGBB)

The version currently fitted can be checked HERE

• Features
  • Katalyst DAC Architecture
  • DS Design
  • Dynamik Power Supply
  • DSD Playback
  • Phono/Turntable input stage
  • EXAKT
  • Surround Sound
  • HDMI-2

Hardware Upgrades

Selekt 2-channel line-out cartridge

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SELEKT DSM CARTRIDGE - 2Ch LINE OUT

Description:

This is a cartridge with 2off line-level audio channels.

Each channel has a XLR and a RCA output. BOTH can be used simultaneously. That is, both XLR and RCA socket are always live and do not effect each others performance.

DAC - Stereo Digital to Analogue Convertor module options
This will allow you to select the audio performance of this cartridge.

Option 1:

Standard (Level-1)

Option 2:

Katalyst (Level-2)

Option 3:

Organik (Level-3)

Line Output:

	RCA:
		Output Level:	2V rms @volume 80
		Output Impedance:	300Ω

	XLR
		Output Level:	4V rms @volume 80
		Output Impedance:	600Ω

Note:

• DAC's are sold seperately and ONE DAC module MUST be fitted to the the cartridge to get audio from this cartridge.
• Different DAC's modules can be used with each Selekt Cartridge.

Either

• Standard (Level-1) Stereo DAC is the standard DAC.

or

• Katalyst (Level-2) Stereo DAC use the higher specification Katalyst DAC Architecture

or

• Organik (Level-3) Stereo or Mono DAC use the higher specification Organik DAC Architecture

• Only one type of DAC module can be installed in each cartridge.

That is, You CANNOT have a Standard and a Katalyst DAC module installed in the same Line-level, Power-amplifier or Hybrid 1.1 catridge at the same time.

• These Standard and Katalyst DAC modules are interchangeable in different cartridges in the same Selekt DSM.

However Organik DAC modules CANNOT be used with Standard and Katalyst DAC modules in different cartridges, in the same Selekt DSM

• The Organik MONO DACs can ONLY be used in the Mono Line Out Cartridge
• You CANNOT mix Organik Stereo cartidges with Organik Mono Line Out Cartridges

• Warning: Changing Selekt Cartidge(s) or Module(s).

Applies to: All Selekt DSM variants

To reduce the risk of damage to your Selekt DSM:

• The Selekt DSM MUST be disconnected from Mains power supply by BEFORE any cartridge(s) or module(s) are removed/Inserted.

Selekt 2-channel power amplifier cartridge

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SELEKT DSM CARTRIDGE - POWER OUT

Description:

This is a module with 2off Class-D Power Amplifier channels

Each channel uses 4mm/Banana/binding post terminals

DAC - Stereo Digital to Analogue Convertor module options
This will allow you to select the audio performance of this cartridge.

Option 1:

Standard (Level-1)

Option 2:

Katalyst (Level-2)

Option 3:

Organik (Level-3)

Power Amplifier Output:

Bridged Class-D amplifier with post-filter feedback using 4mm/Banana/binding post terminals.

	Max output power:
		100W/channel into 4Ω load,
		50W / channel into 8Ω load
	THD+N:	0.001%
	Dynamic Range	110dB
	Gain:	20dB

Note:

• An upgrade to the Selekt Power supply may be requried to use any new modules.
• 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 Selekt 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 either ALL Selekt Power amplifier cartridges or ALL Selekt Line level cartridges with external amplifiers.
• DAC's are sold seperately and ONE DAC module MUST be fitted to the the cartridge to get audio from this cartridge.
• Different DAC's modules can be used with each Selekt Cartridge.

Either

• Standard (Level-1) Stereo DAC is the standard DAC.

or

• Katalyst (Level-2) Stereo DAC use the higher specification Katalyst DAC Architecture

or

• Organik (Level-3) Stereo or Mono DAC use the higher specification Organik DAC Architecture

• Only one type of DAC module can be installed in each cartridge.

That is, You CANNOT have a Standard and a Katalyst DAC module installed in the same Line-level, Power-amplifier or Hybrid 1.1 catridge at the same time.

• These Standard and Katalyst DAC modules are interchangeable in different cartridges in the same Selekt DSM.

However Organik DAC modules CANNOT be used with Standard and Katalyst DAC modules in different cartridges, in the same Selekt DSM

• The Organik MONO DACs can ONLY be used in the Mono Line Out Cartridge
• You CANNOT mix Organik Stereo cartidges with Organik Mono Line Out Cartridges

• Warning: Changing Selekt Cartidge(s) or Module(s).

Applies to: All Selekt DSM variants

To reduce the risk of damage to your Selekt DSM:

• The Selekt DSM MUST be disconnected from Mains power supply by BEFORE any cartridge(s) or module(s) are removed/Inserted.

Selekt combined power amplifier and line-out cartridge

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SELEKT DSM CARTRIDGE - 1.1 ( Hybrid power amp / subwoofer line)

Description:

This is a module with:

• single line-level audio channel with 2off RCA sockets sharing the same single feed. (e.g. Subwoofer)

and

• single Class-D Power Amplifier channel with 4mm/Banana/Binding post terminals. (e.g.Centre channel speaker)

This is designed to work with Selekt Power Amplifer cartridges.

DAC - Stereo Digital to Analogue Convertor module options
This will allow you to select the audio performance of this cartridge.

Option 1:

Standard (Level-1)

Option 2:

Katalyst (Level-2)

Option 3:

Organik (Level-3)

Line Output:

	RCA:
		Output Level:	2V rms @volume 80
		Output Impedance:	300Ω

Power Amplifier Output:

Bridged Class-D amplifier with post-filter feedback using 4mm/Banana/binding post terminals.

	Max output power:
		100W/channel into 4Ω load,
		50W / channel into 8Ω load
	THD+N:	0.001%
	Dynamic Range	110dB
	Gain:	20dB

Note:

• An upgrade to the Selekt Power supply may be requried to use any new modules.
• 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 Selekt 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 either ALL Selekt Power amplifier cartridges or ALL Selekt Line level cartridges with external amplifiers.
• DAC's are sold seperately and ONE DAC module MUST be fitted to the the cartridge to get audio from this cartridge.
• Different DAC's modules can be used with each Selekt Cartridge.

Either

• Standard (Level-1) Stereo DAC is the standard DAC.

or

• Katalyst (Level-2) Stereo DAC use the higher specification Katalyst DAC Architecture

or

• Organik (Level-3) Stereo or Mono DAC use the higher specification Organik DAC Architecture

• Only one type of DAC module can be installed in each cartridge.

That is, You CANNOT have a Standard and a Katalyst DAC module installed in the same Line-level, Power-amplifier or Hybrid 1.1 catridge at the same time.

• These Standard and Katalyst DAC modules are interchangeable in different cartridges in the same Selekt DSM.

However Organik DAC modules CANNOT be used with Standard and Katalyst DAC modules in different cartridges, in the same Selekt DSM

• The Organik MONO DACs can ONLY be used in the Mono Line Out Cartridge
• You CANNOT mix Organik Stereo cartidges with Organik Mono Line Out Cartridges

• Warning: Changing Selekt Cartidge(s) or Module(s).

Applies to: All Selekt DSM variants

To reduce the risk of damage to your Selekt DSM:

• The Selekt DSM MUST be disconnected from Mains power supply by BEFORE any cartridge(s) or module(s) are removed/Inserted.

Standard DAC module to fit the above cartridges

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SELEKT STANDARD DAC MODULE

Description:

This is a Digital to Analogue Converter module that fits in Linn Selekt Audio cartridges with a high audio performance level.

Note: Standard DAC modules CANNOT be mixed with Organik DAC modules in the same Selekt DSM

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Katalyst DAC module to fit the above cartridges

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SELEKT KATALYST DAC MODULE

Description:

This is a Digital to Analogue Converter module that fits in Linn Selekt cartridge and uses the Katalyst DAC for greater precision audio.

Note: Katalyst DAC modules CANNOT be mixed with Organik DAC modules in the same Selekt DSM

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Selekt HDMI Switching module
With option of Linn Surround Module

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SELEKT HDMI SWITCHING MODULE

Description:
This is an HDMI-2 switching board with HDMI-ARC connection.
Fitting this module will disable the HDMI-ARC socket that is already inbuilt to the Selekt DSM.
Note: This board was updated in October 2022 and now supports e-ARC.

Linn HDMI 2.0 specification
The HDMI 2.0 specification of products that support this HDMI connection are:

Supports 4k resolution @ 60Hz frame rate, 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2, HDR, ARC, CEC, data rate 18Gbps

SELEKT HDMI Switching Hardware Upgrades

Linn Surround Module

This is a hardware upgrade for some Linn DS/DSM products to allow Surround options on external Linn DS/DSM inputs

Click HERE to view the Specifications of the Linn Surround Module

Note:

• After this module has been installed please make sure that you are using the HDMI OUT on the Selekt-HDMI-Switch module and not the socket marked HDMI-ARC.
  
• This may require a new power supply to be installed in your Selekt DSM. This will be checked at the time of ordering the Selekt HDMI switching module by your Linn Retailer

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

Support

Linn Support Site

Latest software

Latest software releases

Latest Firmware releases

Manuals

Controlling the product User Guide

Product setup:Manage Systems user manual

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

Front Panel

1. PIN BUTTONS - Personalised media selection Pins 1-6

Creation on PINS can be found in the Kazoo Manuals for

Windows 8/10,

MAC OSX 10.11+ ,

iPad/iPhone IOS 8+ and

Android 4.1+

2. CONTROL DIAL - Main control dial and switch interface

• 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

1. Press the dial DOWN to list the inputs available menu
2. Scroll UP/DOWN the selection.
3. 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.

• SURROUND TRIM

1. With the Selekt DSM out of Sleep mode
2. Press dial UP to enter Settings menu
3. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Settings menu
4. Scroll UP/DOWN to highlight "Surround"
5. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Surround menu
6. Select a the channel and trim with UP/DOWN

SELEKT INFORMATION

• Software version

1. With the Selekt DSM out of Sleep mode
2. Press dial UP to enter Service menu
3. Scroll UP/DOWN to highlight "Software Update"
4. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Service menu

• Selekt "Properties" (Room name, device name, IP address etc)

1. Press dial UP to enter Service menu
2. Scroll DOWN to highlight "Properties"
3. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Properties menu

• Selekt "Settings" (|Balance, Lipsync, Surround volumes etc)

1. Press dial UP to enter Service menu
2. Scroll DOWN to highlight "Settings"
3. Press RIGHT to select or LEFT to cancel Settings menu

Note: Cancel any previous menus by pressing LEFT key.

My Selekt 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 Selekt 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 (#10 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 Selekt DSM is in :

• Searching for Exakt speakers after being woken from Standby (typically only flashes for a couple of seconds after waking from Standby)

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 10seconds and then switch mains On) and leave the Selekt DSM to startup for approximately 1min.

or

• Use the Linn App to upload software in to the Linn Selekt DSM. Check >HERE< for more information.

What does the shimmering dial mean?

This is to show that the Selekt DSM is starting up after a mains power on. It will typically do this in 30–45 seconds, but if the Linn Selekt 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 Selekt DSM is in Mute mode.

Back Panel Connections

Selekt DSM

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. HDMI ARC (HDMI)⁵ - To connect to a TV Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection
5. USB⁶ - To connect to a PC/MAC for Class 2.0 PCM USB Audio playback
6. DIGITAL INPUTS (Toslink)⁵ - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
7. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCAline level)^{1 & 2} - To connect sources with RCA analogue outputs.
8. DIGITAL INPUTS (Spdif)⁵ - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
9. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA MM/MC)^{2 & 3} - To connect a turntable with unbalanced (RCA) outputs.
10. EXAKT LINK - To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc)
11. PHONO GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
12. ANALOGUE OUTPUTS (XLR & RCA,variable level)⁴ - To connect to a power amplifier.
13. POWER SWITCH - Mains power switch

Notes:
¹ Analogue inputs: Input range adjustable 1V-4V rms, impedance 10kΩ
² with ADC of 192kHz/24bit
³ RCA MM/MC:

MM input impedance 47k, 100pf

MM max voltage (1kHz): 67mV rms.

MC input impedance 100Ω 470p

MC max voltage (1kHz): 5.5mV rms

⁴ Analogue Output:

RCA - 2V rms, 300Ω

XLR - 4V rms, 600Ω

⁵ Digital inputs: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
⁶ USB Supported Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

Selekt DSM with integrated amplifier

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. HDMI ARC (HDMI)⁵ - To connect to a TV Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection
5. USB ⁹ - To connect to a PC/MAC for Class 2.0 PCM USB Audio playback
6. DIGITAL INPUTS (Toslink)⁵ - To connect sources with Toslink (optical) digital outputs.
7. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCAline level)^{1 & 2} - To connect sources with RCA analogue outputs.
8. DIGITAL INPUTS (Spdif)⁵ - To connect sources with Spdif (RCA) digital outputs.
9. ANALOGUE INPUTS (RCA MM/MC)^{2 & 3} - To connect a turntable with unbalanced (RCA) outputs.
10. EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II)
11. PHONO GROUND - To connect to a turntable grounding terminal.
12. POWER AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS^{6 ,7 & 8} - To connect directly to a pair of loudspeakers.
13. POWER SWITCH - Mains power switch

Notes:
¹ Analogue inputs: Input range adjustable 1V-4V rms, 10kΩ impedance
² with ADC of 192kHz/24bit
³ RCA MM/MC:

MM input impedance 47k, 100pf

MM max voltage (1kHz): 67mV rms.

MC input impedance 100Ω 470p

MC max voltage (1kHz): 5.5mV rms

⁵ Digital inputs: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
⁶ 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.
⁷ Power Amplifier outputs: Max 100W/4Ω, 50W/8Ω per channel
⁸ Some Electrostatic speakers may require a modification to work with Linn Selekt Class-D amplifier. Please refer to the speaker manufacturers website for information.
⁹ USB Supported Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

Selekt DSM with 5.1ch Surround integrated amplifier and an HDMI module & Linn Surround module

This is an example of use in a Surround system. All loudspeaker are driven by the Selekt power amplifier cartridges. The Sub-woofer(s) are fed from the RCA output.The Linn Surround Module is fitted to the HDMI Switching module.

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Selekt DSM with 5.1ch Surround with mixed cartridges and an HDMI module

• This shows you that up to three cartridges can be fitted to a Selekt DSM.
  
• These cartridges types can be mixed within the same Selekt DSM.
  

1. COMBINED OUTPUT Cartridge (RCA & 4mm)^{1,2,4,5 & 6} - To connect to a Centre loudspeaker and two RCA socket to connect to Subwoofer(s)
2. ANALOGUE OUTPUT Cartridge (XLR & RCA)^1,2,3 - To connect to a power amplifier.
3. POWER AMPLIFIER OUTPUT Cartridge ^{1,2,4 & 6} - To connect directly to a pair of loudspeakers.
4. HDMI SWITCHING MODULE⁷-Add HDMI switching to the Selekt DSM.
5. EXAKT LINK- To connect to Exakt compatible devices (Exaktbox, Exakt Speakers, Urika II etc). This means that you not limited to only use these cartidges to output to speakers. You can also use Exakt speakers and/or Exakboxes.

Notes:
¹ Each cartridge can be run with Standard or Katalyst DAC Module. (These are fitted internally to the cartridge.)
² Each cartridge shares the same volume control. That is, change the Selekt DSM volume and all cartridges outputs change to this volume.
³ Analogue Output:

RCA - 2V rms, 300Ω

XLR - 4V rms, 600Ω

⁴ 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.
⁵ Power Amplifier outputs: Max 100W/4Ω, 50W/8Ω per channel
⁶ Some Electrostatic speakers may require a modification to work with Linn Selekt Class-D amplifier. Please refer to the speaker manufacturers website for information.
⁷ Adding the HDMI Switching module will DISABLE the onboard HDMI-ARC socket. HDMI-ARC will now work from the HDMI Switch module HDMI OUT socket

Installation

Please read the following carefully before installing the unit in your system – your unit may need to be reconfigured by your Linn retailer.

• Unpacking Information

• Positioning Information

For further assistance, try our customer support pages .

Stable mains supply

100-120V rms 50~60Hz,

220-240V rms 50~60Hz

Broadband internet access - for product updates

Exakt options

Exakt usage with the Selekt DSM can be found in Akurate_Exakt_System

FAQ's