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- Page 1 English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Nederlands AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
This appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country. Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket. -
Page 3: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Owner’s Manual CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by... - Page 4 Linn Products Limited.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Important notes on using the link strips Quad-amping and beyond Bass Boost AKTIV operation AKURATE 221 Unpacking Voltage selection Positioning Fabric grille Cleaning Connecting Operation Operating modes Parameters Technical Specifications Guarantee and Service Contents English AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction At Linn, we recognise that the way people access sound is changing. Entertainment systems are becoming ever more integrated and the line between music and movie systems is no longer clear. As the popularity of new and improved hi-resolution music formats increases, multi-channel systems are no longer for the movie enthusiast only. -
Page 7: Features
L L i i n n n n 3 3 - - K K D D r r i i v v e e r r A A r r r r a a y y (patent pending) Linn designed... -
Page 8: Akurate 242, 225 And 212
Remove dust and fingerprints from the cabinets with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid using domestic cleaning products as they may damage the veneer. The grilles should be removed from the cabinets and cleaned carefully with a soft brush. AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual English... -
Page 9: Positioning And Levelling
English Positioning and levelling To get the best from your Linn AKURATE speakers, it is important that they are positioned and levelled correctly. The acoustics of a room are dependent on many factors including size, shape and even furniture. The information below will assist in helping you find the best position in your room for your speakers and will tell you how to level them correctly. - Page 10 ( ( 3 3 ) ) . ( ( 3 3 ) ) Note: To protect wooden or tiled floors the spikes can be placed on Linn SKEETS which are available from your Linn retailer. AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual...
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Page 11: Connecting
A A K K U U R R A A T T E E 2 2 1 1 2 2 The AKURATE 212 speaker is supplied with several link strips. These strips can be connected to the terminals on the back of the speaker to provide a wide variety of amplifier-speaker connection configurations. The links connect two, three or four terminals together allowing for single-wiring, bi-wiring, tri-wiring or connection to up to four separate power amplifier channels. -
Page 12: Single-Wiring
Improved audio quality can be obtained by connecting separate power amplifiers to each pair of speaker terminals (bar the BASS BOOST terminals, see next page). However, for the best audio performance your AV/hi-fi system should be converted from running passively to running actively (see AKTIV AKURATE 212 operation section). -
Page 13: Bass Boost
In an active system, or in Linn terms - AKTIV system, the crossover circuitry is placed before the power amplifier instead. After passing through the crossover, the signal is amplified and sent to the drive units in the speaker, bypassing the speaker’s crossover and therefore not losing that bit of... -
Page 14: Akurate 221
The AKURATE 221 speaker can be placed anywhere you find convenient but please consider the following points: The AKURATE 221 speaker is best suited to be positioned on a floor, not a table, shelf etc. It is heavy and must be stably supported. -
Page 15: Connecting
AKURATE 221 English Connecting Connect the AKURATE 221 speaker to a mains supply using the mains lead provided. IMPORTANT: Do not turn on the mains supply until you have connected all other components. Connecting to a Linn System Controller or other... -
Page 16: Operation
The AKURATE 221 speaker is equipped with seven adjustable parameters (see next page) that enable you to alter its performance to suit your taste. Note: The parameters can only be adjusted when the AKURATE 221 speaker is not in standby mode. Adjusting the parameters T T o o s s e e l l e e c c t t t t h h e e p p a a r r a a m m e e t t e e r r y y o o u u w w i i s s h h t t o o a a d d j j u u s s t t : : Hold F F E E A A T T U U R R E E . - Page 17 * Only for use when the AKURATE 221 speaker is connected to a power amplifier (see Connecting section in this chapter). ** If you are using the AKURATE 221 speaker with a Linn System Controller or other AV processor, set to 4 (No filtering).
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
Adjustable in 1 dB steps 18 k Electronically in parallel with line input 500 W RMS, 1000 W peak 21 litres 324 mm (H) x 324 mm (W) x 324 mm (D) 17 kg Black Ash, Maple, Cherry, Rosenut AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual... -
Page 19: Guarantee And Service
In addition to any statutory rights you may have, Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.