This apparatus 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.
Owner’s Manual C C E 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...
Printed in the United Kingdom. Trade marks used in this publication: Linn and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited. CHAKRA, AKTIV, and KLIMAX are trade marks of Linn Products Limited.
C C ontents Introduction The CHAKRA range Features Installation Unpacking Positioning Connecting Mains supply Audio connections Back panels (Phono) C2100 C3100 C4100 C5100 C6100 C2200 C3200 C4200 Back panels (Balanced) C2100B C3100B C4100B C5100B C6100B C2200B C3200B C4200B Operation General Signal sensing Protection Technical Specifications...
Linn's proprietary CHAKRA power amplification technology was first used in the KLIMAX CHAKRA 500 Twin. That same technology has now been employed in this range to offer outstanding performance.
Your Authorised Linn Retailer can carry out the AKTIV conversion of any CHAKRA amplifier channel with the insertion of a specially designed Linn AKTIV module. Protection...
I I nstallation Unpacking Each CHAKRA amplifier is supplied with the following accessories: Mains lead Signal leads - lead type will suit amplifier's input connection (balanced or phono) - one lead per amplifier channel (e.g. 4-channel amplifier will receive 4 leads) Warranty card This manual Positioning...
Amplified output for connection to loudspeakers. 2. GAIN adjustment For increasing or reducing the gain. IMPORTANT - only for use when a Linn AKTIV module is fitted to the channel. If no AKTIV module is fitted, always leave set to 3 (default gain setting).
A A udio connections Connect each channel as shown. Phono models Balanced models For the balanced audio connection, we recommend the use of the lead supplied or an interconnect lead with its connections configured to match with the CHAKRA input connections as shown.
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Installation English S S peaker terminals The binding-post terminals can be used as sockets for the connection of 4 mm banana plugs or can be used as binding posts for the connection of bare wires or spade- terminated cables by loosening the outer section of the binding post (do not attempt to completely remove this outer section), inserting the cable or terminal and re-tightening the binding post to clamp it in place.
Installation English B B ack panels (Phono) Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 4 are repeated for each channel. C 2100 C 3100 CHAKRA Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual...
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 4 are repeated for each channel. C 4100 C C 5100 C C 6100 CHAKRA Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual...
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 4 are repeated for each channel. C 2200 C C 3200 C C 4200 CHAKRA Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual...
Installation English B B ack panels (Balanced) Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 3 are repeated for each channel. For balanced models, due to space restrictions on the back panel, AUDIO OUT is not available on all channels / models. C 2100B C C 3100B CHAKRA Power Amplifiers...
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 3 are repeated for each channel. C 4100B C C 5100B C C 6100B CHAKRA Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual...
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 3 are repeated for each channel. C 2200B C C 3200B C C 4200B CHAKRA Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual...
Operation English O O peration General The blue LED on the front panel will be dim when power is first applied and will remain dimmed when the amplifier is in standby mode. Signal sensing When an input signal is detected, the CHAKRA amplifier is enabled and the LED brightens.
Technical Specification English T T echnical Specification Model C 2100 C 3100 Type Two channel power Three channel power amplifier amplifier Dimensions W 381 mm, D 355 mm, W 381 mm, D 355 mm, H 80 mm incl. feet H 80 mm incl. feet W 15", D 14", H 3"...
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.
/ or connected. AKTIV modules If your CHAKRA amplifier is fitted with Linn AKTIV modules, labels may be provided with the modules. If so, stick the label for each AKTIV module in the table below the relevant channel number to allow you to quickly and easily note the position of each module for future reference.
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