As an added feature the akurate dsm supports airplay and works just as well accepting streams from an iphone as it does from high resolution sources. Glasgow road, waterfoot, eaglesham, glasgow g76 0eq. Linn majik dsm with majik 109 speakers rococo systems. Its recently started offering titles from the universal music catalogue, including classic. Loaded with upgrades including a separate dedicated power supply, machined armboard, krystal cartridge and linn akito tonearm, this deck delivers a stunningly musical performance that will get more from your favourite vinyl records. Its inhouse linn records label, for example, offers a range of highresolution recordings for download at resolutions up to 192khz24bit, and as well as its own excellent studio master offerings is now acting as a hub for downloads from other labels. After adjusting for output levels, when i compared identical music files i found the majik dsm could. Sometimes theres nothing better than speaking facetoface. Effectively a streaming dac preamplifier, the multitalented akurate dsm and digital music over a typical ethernet network play, but it additionally adds digital conversion and control functionality.
That makes it both hub for other sources and a digital music source. Get started with a new product or finetune your system for the best possible performance. The mere name when mentioned amongst audiophiles usually brings about two reactions. Linn klimax dsm extracts the best performance from every music source combining the groundbreaking digital streaming performance of klimax ds with inputs for your other sources, klimax dsm offers unrivaled performance and flexibility. Fixed problem that was causing high jitter on all sources for kiko dsm, sneaky dsm, and sekrit dsm. At each jump in level and price the improvement in clarity is immediate and obvious. Linn cannot give any warranties, representations or undertakings that non linn software is or will be year 2000 compliant or that linns software will be year 2000 compliant if used in conjunction with non linn products, systems or software. Except to the extent implied by law and which by law cannot be excluded, linn shall not be liable to any party for any costs, claims, losses including indirect and consequential losses or liabilities arising from the failure of linn s software to be year. It seems unlikely that a majik dsm could end up controlling a multiamped exakt system, but its nice that the option exists.
Linn akurate dsm, as well as links to help set up your network, rip discs and download music, and control your linn ds player using a range of devices. Linn products always seem expensive for what you get. Sep 14, 2015 it seems unlikely that a majik dsm could end up controlling a multiamped exakt system, but its nice that the option exists. May 17, 2015 having owned my fair share of linn dss, and the majik dsms predecessor the dsi, i think that you have a good start to a system with the dsm, but if you buy it, the first thing you want to do as a next upgrade is to get a power amp to go with it and disable the internal amp. Get in touch and well do everything we can to help. Now featuring our katalyst dac architecture, digital sources are reproduced with gr. The sound when i used the majik dsm as a source component connected to the parasound p7 via analog outputs i was immediately impressed by its overall sound quality. Make music, movies, games, tv and radio sound incredible and connect all your sources together with majik dsm enjoy all the benefits of linn ds from a music system that packs a powerful punch thanks to dynamik and chakra technology.
I have also included a link from the linn website which includes more details. Page 1 linn sekrit i n w a l l l o u d s p e a k e r o w n e r s m a n u a l page 2 year 2000 compliant in such circumstances. Even the most savvy stereophile reader might wonder what a network music player is. Reignite your passion for music with a turntable that offers elegant design and exceptional performance.
Gapless playback of high resolution sample rates through 24192 is nearly perfect. Linns akurate dsm came to my attention today when i dropped past the auckland offices of lnz, the linn distributors in new zealand. Its easily the least intrusive room correction system i have encountered, and it clearly benefits the music and your enjoyment thereof. Any cd player is there anyone who has actually compared a linn akurate ds with 2496 andor 24192 wav or flac files to a cd player and preferred the cd player. The majik dsm is serious because it incorporates connections for exakt link, linns most extreme variant on active operation yet, whereby the signal remains digital right up to the speaker.
It additionally upsamples incoming bit depth 32bit before downsampling 24bit. Linn was an early convert to music streaming and its experience shines through in welldeveloped streaming apps, and the fuss free way everything just works. Linn majik dsm integrated amplifiernetwork music player. Quickstart guide controlling the product user guide product setup.
The majik dsm can be used as a onepiece standalone music center to pair with any speakers, or it can be combined with other linn products to create. When i realized that i could open kazoo while using wifi in my upstairs office, turn the unit on, adjust the volume, stream tidal, and use airplay to play music from my. Having owned my fair share of linn dss, and the majik dsms predecessor the dsi, i think that you have a good start to a system with the dsm, but if you buy it, the first thing you want to do as a next upgrade is to get a power amp to go with it and disable the internal amp. The purchaser, installer, retailer or distributor will be solely responsible. The linn is packaged in the companys current compact casework, finished in silver or black and slightly narrower than most hifi components at just over 38cm wide. Im very familiar with linns ds range of digital music players, which starts with the top of the heap klimax ds player and runs down to the little sneaky music ds with its builtin amplifier.
It combines the capabilities of the majik ds network device with an integrated preamp and a power amplifier. Get the ip address of the linn dsdsm from the front panel using either the. Jun 02, 2015 company continues policy of integration by discontinuing its remaining preamplifiers, concentrating efforts on dsm player range, and claims its part of a bigger picture linns announcement that its to halt production of all its standalone preamplifiers, and concentrate efforts on the preamp functions built into its dsm players, should. Warranty your akurate dsm has a 5 year parts and labour warranty as standard please visit. There are also two unusual ds models called sekrit ds and sekrit dsm. Linn sekrit inwall or inceiling loudspeaker owners manual.
Linn kazoo lets you select and play music on your linn ds dsm from your android device, pc or mac. Linn s sneaky dsm is a fantastic singlebox solution that caters for network steaming, together with analogue and digital input signals. New majik dsm with hdmi packs a powerful punch linn news. Linns akurate ds media streamer is one of two streaming solutions in the companys akurate range, which itself sits between the entrylevel sekrit, sneaky and majik ranges, and the flagship klimax models in all but the sneaky line, you get a choice of two models. Konfig manual kazoo user guide dsm remote control manual space optimisation safety information warranty terms. The performance of linn sekrit loudspeakers can be further enhanced by biwiring, biamping or upgrading to aktiv configuration. The sonos 90 players need an external amp and do benefit from a dac but then youd be looking at a 3 box system which i suspect is not what youre after if the onebox linnnaim appealed in the first place.
Jun, 20 the akurate dsm with its linn signature ethernet interface not only works very good but also sounds very good. Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating. The sekrit iw10 is designed to be installed flush to the wall and. Akurate dsm connecting quickstart the left and right analogue. The sekrit iw10 inwall loudspeaker provides a new level of linn performance from a hidden loudspeaker. All the musicality of akurate ds combined with inputs for any external source make akurate dsm a powerful addition to any music system. Except to the extent implied by law and which by law cannot be excluded, linn shall not be liable to any party for any costs, claims, losses including indirect and consequential losses or liabilities arising from the failure of linns software to be year. The akurate dsm has an incredible knack of creating an uncannily live sounding performance from a stream and noughts. The end of linn preamps means well, the end of linn preamps.
The majik dsms headphone output had no problems propelling my hardesttodrive cans, the beyer dynamic dt990 600ohm version, up to my own personal max loudness level and beyond. Please select the product type, this will then show you the linn product names to select. Majik dsm can handle anything you throw at it, whether youre playing music from the cloud or using one of its 15 inputs to plug in your 4k tv. When you do crank up the grade of the source files being played, things get more indepth and focused, but not more gratifying the fun comes as standard, regardless of what the resolution. The end of linn preamps means well, the end of linn. Play music from lossless streaming services including tidal, qobuz and tunein radio. Various other maintenance and bug fixes, see the detailed release notes for more information. In addition, it comes designed using a robust class d amplifier with a promised 33w per channel. What linns klimax ds is is a highquality digitaltoanalog converter dac that receives digital data through an ethernet connection. Linn sneaky dsmsekrit dsm hardware hdmi the sekrit dsmsneaky dsm are only available with hdmi 1. Linns sneaky dsm is a fantastic singlebox solution that caters for network steaming, together with analogue and digital input signals. Combining linns unrivalled musicality with the convenience of a hidden solution, customers can now have the best of both worlds.
I had been using two highend dacsources in that system. Jan 10, 2011 the sonos zone player 120 with built in amp wont be a patch on the linn naim offerings. Company continues policy of integration by discontinuing its remaining preamplifiers, concentrating efforts on dsm player range, and claims its part of a bigger picture linns announcement that its to halt production of all its standalone preamplifiers, and concentrate efforts on the preamp functions built into its dsm players, should. Linns akurate dsm digital music player is also a preamp.
Linn also includes a free 60day trial of tidal with the majik dsm, and kazoo boasts a dedicated tidal miniapp to make full use of tidals cdquality streaming service. Music ds, sekrit ds, sneaky dsm, sekrit dsm and sekrit dsi are stereo audio only. Linn majik dsm network music player the absolute sound. There are various reasons for this, including the fact that they use switchedmode power supplies that make its products relatively light, and that linn builds them from the ground up in scotland. It would appear that the external amp would be receiving an output voltage from the sneaky that is too high, and the external amp would be amplifying additional audible hiss.
File compatibility is good and extends up to 24bit192khz. The involves dedicating a stereo poweramplifier with internal linn aktiv crossover cards to each sekrit loudspeaker to hear it at its best. Konfig manual kazoo user guide dsm remote control manual space optimisation safety information. Streams any digital source over a standard network. The beauty of the majik range is fantastic performance at an almost reasonable price. Sep 14, 2015 linn no longer makes an analogue preamp, but rather includes analogue and digital inputs in its ds and dsm network streamers. This is a truly remarkable preamplifier and digital player. Occasionally, those who hate the brand have a grudging respect for the longevity of the scottish hifi manufacturer in such a fickle audiophile marketplace. The issue for audience that hangs around here is price versus performance. Year 2000 compliance linn has used all reasonable endeavours to ensure that the software in the products manufactured by it is capable of normal operation before, during and after. Many brands have come and gone or been swallowed up by large conglomerates.
A powerful linn chakra 90 watt amplifier completes the package and with exakt links on board you can even upgrade to exakt in the future. The sekrit dsmsneaky dsm are only available with hdmi 1. Featuring both katalyst dac architecture and space optimisation technology, akurate dsm lets you hear all your music and movies like never before. Linn akurate 2200 power amplifier in as new note that the linn exakt dsm needs to be used either with a linn exaktbox or linn speakers with integrated exakt modules. Review and measurements of linn akurate dsm dacstreamer. Aug 15, 2015 linn also includes a free 60day trial of tidal with the majik dsm, and kazoo boasts a dedicated tidal miniapp to make full use of tidals cdquality streaming service. This fix will provide an improvement in audio quality for these products only added support for right to left text on the front panel display. Linn seems to indicate that this is a recognized issue, and purposely designed the sneaky dsm to not be compatible with external amps. The linn akurate dsm is a very well engineered piece of hardware. Linn kazoo lets you select and play music on your linn dsdsm from your android device, pc or mac.
But, a hidden significant factor is the scale of research and development that. Now with hdmi, the new majik dsm is a genuine roomfilling music system that improves everything you listen to at home. Sneaky dsm faqs hardware hdmi the sekrit dsmsneaky dsm are only available with hdmi 1. Quick start linn app user guide for apple ipadiphone. The sonos 90 players need an external amp and do benefit from a dac but then youd be looking at a 3 box system which i suspect is not what youre after if the onebox linn naim appealed in the first place. The akurate dsm with its linn signature ethernet interface not only works very good but also sounds very good. Akurate dsm connecting quickstart the left and right. No more than six control buttons are provided, along with a rather good display, meaning thatfrom the front at leastthe akurate dsm gives little away about the flexibility within. Using the linn dsdsmhub with ir handset, pc, mac, android tablet, ipad iphone. Since linn was kind enough to include a headphone output, i put it through its paces. There, i would have wanted to see it reach to the maximum level of performance possible. One of linns most flexible offerings is the linn majik dsm network music player.
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