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Linn Classik-K Product Description Manual

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FOR AUTHORISED LINN RETAILERS ONLY
Classik-K Product Description
Rev 4
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C l a s s i k - K
Main changes since Rev1:
Important Information section - Addition of note to clarify non-inclusion of speaker cable kit
Main changes since Rev2:
Important Information section - Added note to state that RS232 control of Classik-K is not possible
Main changes since Rev3:
Important Information section – Added note to state that if a Classik-K is used as a Driver in a Knekt or
Connect system, all rooms including the Main-room must listen to the same Main-room source.
Also, added that a Classik-K used as a Receiver in a Knekt system requires the addition of an RCU in
all cases. (This information was already included in the 'Multiroom' section, however it was thought
necessary to reiterate these important details as they were missed by some users)

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  • Page 1 Important Information section - Added note to state that RS232 control of Classik-K is not possible Main changes since Rev3: Important Information section – Added note to state that if a Classik-K is used as a Driver in a Knekt or Connect system, all rooms including the Main-room must listen to the same Main-room source.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power Amplifier ........................6 Protection and logic......................6 )..................... 7 ULTIROOM NEW FEATURE What are the main advantages of the Classik-K Multiroom functionality? ......7 Audio-distribution........................ 8 Multiroom Display ....................... 8 Multiroom Control ....................... 8 Multiroom Control of non-Linn products ................9 ‘Knekt’...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    A Classik-K used as a Receiver in a Knekt system requires the addition of an RCU in all cases. If a Classik-K is used as a Driver in a Knekt system, the use of an RCU (in the Main-room) is optional.

  • Page 4: Classik-K Back Panel

    Classik-K Product Description Classik-K Back Panel This diagram briefly describes the function of each connector. More detail on each aspect of the Classik-K’s function can be found in the relevant sections later in this document. MAIN INPUT ROOM OUTPUTS Accessories socket.

  • Page 5: Functional Description

    Functional Description Power Supply The Classik-K power supply is based on a powerful, yet quiet transformer. You may notice that the transformer and mains inlet are located in a slightly different position compared with earlier versions of Classik – the reason for this is very simply to allow for optimum use of space inside the product as the additional functionality requires more space.

  • Page 6: Tuner

    Audio Amplifier Preamplifier The Classik-K includes very subtle adjustments (lift and cut) for bass & treble on the preamplifier. This allows improvement of the response of the system when using small speakers or for installations in small rooms. When the volume setting is at maximum, i.e.

  • Page 7: Multiroom (New Feature)

    Multiroom (new feature) Two new Multiroom features have been added to the Classik-K – Connect and Knekt – these are fully explained later. A Linn Multiroom system’s main functions are to provide very high quality audio distribution, display information and control of products from remote locations.

  • Page 8: Audio-Distribution

    Connect to Knekt is painless. The Multiroom function is provided as an extra option in the already feature-packed Classik – the way we see it, the main types of Classik-K customer, as regards this function are as follows: Those who will be attracted by the Multiroom feature and will purchase with a view to taking full advantage of it (although perhaps not immediately).

  • Page 9: Multiroom Control Of Non-Linn Products

    Non-Linn products can usually be controlled in a Classik-K multiroom system, as long as they are IR remote-controllable: 1. Connect an IR repeater to one of the IR-Out sockets at the back of the Classik-K Important Note – Different (non-Linn) products use different IR frequency ranges.

  • Page 10: Knekt' V 'Connect

    Linn makes are CD Player, Tuner, Pre-amplifier and multiroom – all of which are included in the Classik-K so this will surface very rarely.

  • Page 11: Classik-K Multiroom System Configurations

    Sekrits (Dining room) & Sweetspots (Kitchen) (with could be driven by one Classik Katans) Classik-K Dining Room Kitchen Classik-K (Analogue audio) Tape Audio Deck Player Server Basement Room (with AV5110s) Classik-K Page 11 Copyright © 2001 Linn Products Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Lassik Only System )

    Using Linn CAT5 cables, interconnect the Main-room Classik-K (Driver) to up to four other Classik-K’s in Secondary-rooms. Just connect as shown and it is ready to go. See Owners Manual for cable part nos and instructions on how to control.

  • Page 13: Classik In Knekt System With Classik As Main-Room Driver

    Main-room or not (this is because the Classik requires configuration in order to understand RCU commands). ♦ Unlike standard Line-Drivers, the Classik-K Driver cannot be doubled up to add more rooms – 4 rooms plus Main-room is the absolute maximum with a Classik as Driver. ♦...

  • Page 14: Classik In Knekt System With Classik As Secondary-Room Receiver (Line Driver System)

    Another Line Driver can be added in the Main-room, which can bring the total number of rooms up to a maximum of 8, if RCU is used in the Main-room or 9, if no RCU in Main-room. ♦ RS232 control of Classik-K is not possible Page 14 Copyright © 2001 Linn Products Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Main-room source – e.g. 8 different rooms could listen to 8 different Main- room sources simultaneously. ♦ RS232 control of Classik-K is not possible Page 15 Copyright © 2001 Linn Products Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Glossary

    IR to send commands to the product. A Philips communication protocol. Knekt Knekt is a Linn Brand, covering a family of products – a flexible, customised audio distribution system. Main-room In a Knekt or Connect system, the Main-room is the room that contains the Driver or Intersekt and contains the source products that you wish to distribute to Secondary rooms.
  • Page 17 Radio Frequencies Secondary-room A room or area included in a Linn multiroom system that is not the Main-room i.e. one Main-room distributes audio to a number of Secondary rooms. Also sometimes referred to as a Local room or a Satellite room.

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