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. Since linn was kind enough to include a headphone output, i put it through its paces. 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. 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. Warranty your akurate dsm has a 5 year parts and labour warranty as standard please visit. The issue for audience that hangs around here is price versus performance. Linn seems to indicate that this is a recognized issue, and purposely designed the sneaky dsm to not be compatible with external amps. Music ds, sekrit ds, sneaky dsm, sekrit dsm and sekrit dsi are stereo audio only. The sonos zone player 120 with built in amp wont be a patch on the linnnaim offerings.
Its easily the least intrusive room correction system i have encountered, and it clearly benefits the music and your enjoyment thereof. The akurate dsm with its linn signature ethernet interface not only works very good but also sounds very good. Occasionally, those who hate the brand have a grudging respect for the longevity of the scottish hifi manufacturer in such a fickle audiophile marketplace. Various other maintenance and bug fixes, see the detailed release notes for more information. The mere name when mentioned amongst audiophiles usually brings about two reactions. Linns sneaky dsm is a fantastic singlebox solution that caters for network steaming, together with analogue and digital input signals. Review and measurements of linn akurate dsm dacstreamer. Jan 10, 2011 the sonos zone player 120 with built in amp wont be a patch on the linn naim offerings. Reignite your passion for music with a turntable that offers elegant design and exceptional performance. The sekrit dsmsneaky dsm are only available with hdmi 1. Linns akurate dsm digital music player is also a preamp. 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 iw10 inwall loudspeaker provides a new level of linn performance from a hidden loudspeaker. 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.
Linn majik dsm integrated amplifiernetwork music player. Akurate dsm connecting quickstart the left and right. 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. Linn sneaky dsmsekrit dsm hardware hdmi the sekrit dsmsneaky dsm are only available with hdmi 1. Linn majik dsm with majik 109 speakers rococo systems. The end of linn preamps means well, the end of linn preamps. 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. 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. Now with hdmi, the new majik dsm is a genuine roomfilling music system that improves everything you listen to at home. Linn s sneaky dsm is a fantastic singlebox solution that caters for network steaming, together with analogue and digital input signals.
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. 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. The akurate dsm has an incredible knack of creating an uncannily live sounding performance from a stream and noughts. Streams any digital source over a standard network. Glasgow road, waterfoot, eaglesham, glasgow g76 0eq. The linn akurate dsm is a very well engineered piece of hardware. But, a hidden significant factor is the scale of research and development that. Linns akurate dsm came to my attention today when i dropped past the auckland offices of lnz, the linn distributors in new zealand. Its recently started offering titles from the universal music catalogue, including classic. 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. Quick start linn app user guide for apple ipadiphone.
The sekrit iw10 is designed to be installed flush to the wall and. Sep 14, 2015 linn no longer makes an analogue preamp, but rather includes analogue and digital inputs in its ds and dsm network streamers. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. Play music from lossless streaming services including tidal, qobuz and tunein radio. Sometimes theres nothing better than speaking facetoface. 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. 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. There, i would have wanted to see it reach to the maximum level of performance possible. I had been using two highend dacsources in that system. 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. In addition, it comes designed using a robust class d amplifier with a promised 33w per channel. Please select the product type, this will then show you the linn product names to select. 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. Combining linns unrivalled musicality with the convenience of a hidden solution, customers can now have the best of both worlds. One of linns most flexible offerings is the linn majik dsm network music player. 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.
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. The involves dedicating a stereo poweramplifier with internal linn aktiv crossover cards to each sekrit loudspeaker to hear it at its best. 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. 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. Get started with a new product or finetune your system for the best possible performance. It seems unlikely that a majik dsm could end up controlling a multiamped exakt system, but its nice that the option exists. 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. 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. The beauty of the majik range is fantastic performance at an almost reasonable price. After adjusting for output levels, when i compared identical music files i found the majik dsm could.
Linn majik dsm network music player the absolute sound. All the musicality of akurate ds combined with inputs for any external source make akurate dsm a powerful addition to any music system. Konfig manual kazoo user guide dsm remote control manual space optimisation safety information warranty terms. 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. Even the most savvy stereophile reader might wonder what a network music player is.
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. Featuring both katalyst dac architecture and space optimisation technology, akurate dsm lets you hear all your music and movies like never before. 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. Quickstart guide controlling the product user guide product setup. Now featuring our katalyst dac architecture, digital sources are reproduced with gr. Sneaky dsm faqs hardware hdmi the sekrit dsmsneaky dsm are only available with hdmi 1. Many brands have come and gone or been swallowed up by large conglomerates.
That makes it both hub for other sources and a digital music source. New majik dsm with hdmi packs a powerful punch linn news. 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. I have also included a link from the linn website which includes more details. There are also two unusual ds models called sekrit ds and sekrit dsm. Konfig manual kazoo user guide dsm remote control manual space optimisation safety information. Akurate dsm connecting quickstart the left and right analogue. Linn products always seem expensive for what you get. It additionally upsamples incoming bit depth 32bit before downsampling 24bit.
The performance of linn sekrit loudspeakers can be further enhanced by biwiring, biamping or upgrading to aktiv configuration. What linns klimax ds is is a highquality digitaltoanalog converter dac that receives digital data through an ethernet connection. Konfig will download the firmware update and proceed to updating. This is a truly remarkable preamplifier and digital player. 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 purchaser, installer, retailer or distributor will be solely responsible. Linn kazoo lets you select and play music on your linn dsdsm from your android device, pc or mac. 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. 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. Get the ip address of the linn dsdsm from the front panel using either the.
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. Using the linn dsdsmhub with ir handset, pc, mac, android tablet, ipad iphone. 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. 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 combines the capabilities of the majik ds network device with an integrated preamp and a power amplifier. 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. At each jump in level and price the improvement in clarity is immediate and obvious. File compatibility is good and extends up to 24bit192khz. Fixed problem that was causing high jitter on all sources for kiko dsm, sneaky dsm, and sekrit dsm. The end of linn preamps means well, the end of linn. 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. 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. Gapless playback of high resolution sample rates through 24192 is nearly perfect. 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.
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