Linn KLIMAX DS Manuale utente
Linn DS players, Linn DSI intergrated DS players
Rev 4.01
DIGITAL STREAM PLAYERS
THE FUTURE OF MUSIC
Software information and technical help files
CD Playback
The function of a CD playback can be split into two basic elements
1.Reading the data from the disk
2.Converting the data to audio
Reading the data from the disk
The data on the disk is digital. Therefore the retrieval process can be perfect (considering that when you load software from a data CD it would not work if there were errors). In
a traditional CD player the data is read at the same time as the audio is being reproduced. There is no technical benefit in this time linkage. In the Klimax DS system the data is
read to computer memory (hard-drive), this process can be verified as error-free by the use of checksums. The transfer of data from the hard-drive to the Klimax DS is over
Ethernet using TCP-IP. This protocol ensures the integrity of the data delivered to the DACs. Extensive end-to-end testing has verified that the data at the Klimax DS is
precisely the same data as on the original CD.
Converting the data to audio
Having ensured that the data is correct, the element that governs the quality of the audio is the digital to analog converter (DAC). There are a number of factors that influence
the DAC performance:
•Jitter
•Up-sampling and Quality of the DAC chip
•Topology of circuit
Jitter
Klimax DS has a similar clock architecture to Linn‟s CD players. The audio clock is generated by an ultra low jitter oscillator located close to the DAC chips. This clock is used
for the DACs and also provides the master timing reference to all the digital path.
Up-sampling and Quality of the DAC chip
At Linn Products there is an on-going research project in which DAC chips are evaluated. For each candidate DAC chip a custom evaluation board is developed. These are
subject to a suite of objective tests that we have developed for DAC assessment. The final arbitration for all these trial systems is the listening test. On the basis of this research
the Wolfson WM8741 has been selected for the Klimax DS.
In the Klimax DS we are using a custom up-sampling system that has been developed as a part of Linn‟s DAC evaluation project. There are three advantages to this approach:
1.Choice of custom filter shape –again extensive listening tests were used.
2.We have far greater processing power available for up-sampling within an FPGA than is available from the built-in up-samplers in the DAC chips.
3.Electrical noise from the up-sampling process is located in the digital circuit (not in the sensitive analog part).
For more details on this subject you can read the Up-Sampling article.
Topology of circuit
The design and layout of the DAC circuit has a considerable impact on its performance. An area where the Klimax DS improves on previous Linn designs is the reduction of
ground currents. This area is often overlooked by engineers who assume zero impedance ground. In reality there is always some resistance and inductance in all ground
connections. It follows that any ground current (such as return current from digital signals) will inevitably cause a noise potential. This is particularly damaging if the noise source
is coherent with the audio signal –as is the case with the serial audio data signal.
Why the Klimax DS is the best way to play CDs
This document explains why you get a better listening experience listening to your CD music collection with your DS player.
Illustrate dBpoweramp CD ripper
dBpoweramp is the highest quality (in both sound/ripping as well as usability)
ripping program out there. This is now ready and dBpoweramp comes with
flac out of the box and as the default codec. dBpoweramp also has
exceptional metadata and album art support which it aggregates from a
number of commercial providers.
It is discounted at $25 USD for Linn DS users downloaded from
http://reg.dbpoweramp.com/linn.aspx
Premium metadata access is supplied at a yearly access license of $5 USD
per year.
Music IP Mixer
Music IP Mixer is a program for making playlists
Currently the Linn GUI does not save playlists, although this will probably
change shortly.
Music IP will analyze your music library and once this is done you choose a
song you like and hit the Mix button.
The free version will select up to 75 similar songs and the licensed version
will do hundreds. Once you have the playlist you save it into your music file
along with all you songs. I would recommend making a folder labeled
Playlists somewhere that Twonky will scan.
Download from www. www.musicip.com
Audioshell
Audioshell is an invisible program that allows you to edit the music metadata.
You find the song you wish to edit or view in your music library. Right click on it
and click Properties. Once Audioshell is installed you will see 2 extra tabs
“Audioshell Information and “Audioshell Tag Editor”
TwonkyVision Media server
TwonkyVision is a recommended pump media server program that puts
the music onto your network. This program scans your music library and
indexes it by artist, genre etc so you find it on your media controller.
TwonkyVision comes pre installed on the recommended Q-Nap NAS unit
and it can be easily installed on several other NAS drives including
Netgear. Some others NAS drives are not so friendly so beware.
TwonkyVision can also be installed on your computer drive, so if you don‟t
want to buy a separate NAS you do not have to.
TwonkyVision can be downloaded from www.twonkyvision.com and after a
30day trial will cost 30 Euros. It is free with the Q-Nap.
Linn Konfig
This is a small program used to configure the Linn DS system. It is
downloaded from www.linn.co.uk/ds_software and has a diagnosis
program to check your IP network as well as checking for software
updates etc. Once the system is installed this is only required for
diagnosis and updating.
KINSKY DESKTOP
The KINSKY DESKTOP is the DS control program which runs on your
Windows PC, LINUX PC, MAC or Tablet
This program is used for selecting the music, making a playlist and play,
pause, stop etc. It can also control the volume if used with a current model
Linn pre amp or if using the variable volume on the Sneaky or Majik DS.
Download from www.linn.co.uk/ds_software
There area number of other programs that can be used instead if the KINKSY
DESKTOPI such as Songbook (for Macs) and any pump controller program
such as the Nokia, Songbook for iTouch/iPhone controller program.
MediaMonkey is a free program that can be used for managing your music
library. If can convert I-Tunes files to FLAC, find cover art, fix metadata plus
may other useful tasks. Download from www.mediamonkey.com
Software programs used with the Linn DS (Windows)
MediaMonkey
Recommended Programmes Other useful Programmes
Asset UPnP Media Server
Asset UPnP is a recommended pump media server program that puts the
music onto your network. This program scans your music library and
indexes it by artist, genre etc so you find it on your media controller. Asset
comes pre installed on the RIPNAS NAS unit and it can be easily installed
on several other Window Home Server NAS drives
Asset UPnP can also be installed on your computer drive, so if you don‟t
want to buy a separate NAS you do not have to.
Asset UPnP can be downloaded from
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/asset-upnp-dlna.htm
Computer Requirements for a DS
•A high speed internet connection ( not dial up)is required setup of the Linn DS system and getting metadata while ripping. This is not required for playback.
•An Ethernet network with a switch capable of at least 100Mb/s
•A computer with at least 512Mb RAM
•A good CD drive for ripping your CDs
•A CAT5 data point near the Hi-fi system
Websites of interest.
Linn UK Website. For Linn DS software etc Go to http://www.linn.co.uk/ Support - Downloads - DS Software
Linn Docs site. For documents etc on DS http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Linn Forums site. This is a huge site with thousands of questions and answers from Linn users and Linn staff http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/
Linn Open Source Software site. For all sorts of info and software for DS http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/WikiStart
Websites offering hi-definition audio downloads
http://www.linnrecords.com
http://www.burningshed.com
http://www.boomkat.com
http://eagles.shop.musictoday.com
http://www.gimell.com
http://www.hdtracks.com
http://www.musicgiants.com
http://dl.nin.com/theslip/signup
http://www.passionato.com
The PC requirements for dBpoweramp operation are listed below. Please ensure your PC meets these requirements before proceeding to 1.2.
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Windows Vista (64 bit versions included). Linux supported through Wine. Fully Unicode compatible
Always on internet connection for metadata retrieval
Ensure your target PC is connected to the Internet.
Either run the downloaded file or insert the enclosed CD into a CD/DVD drive on the target PC and it will auto run and install all required software.
Follow the prompts and key in any required data.
Setup a folder called „Local Audio‟ will be created in C:\ and will be the default audio file storage location. After the CD rip/copy, these files can be copied to you r NAS or PC
directory that is used by the UPnP Media Server.
You will find dBpoweramp on the Linn UK Website.
Go to www.linn.co.uk then “Support” then “Downloads” then “DS Software” and at the bottom of the page you will find “dBpoweramp”
1. Run the dBpoweramp CD Ripper software
2. Insert the CD in to your PC
3. Press the RIP button in the top left Menu bar and leave the software to rip the CD
dBpoweramp (CD ripping software)
Kinsky Desktop (DAVAAR family)
Change left hand window
(Album. Artist and Cover art
and picture size)
Kompact view
This will change the library
listing to letter groups or no
groups
This will take you library
listing back one step
This is your library path. That is, the route to your
library listing in the left window. You this will allow
you to go back multiple levels to select different
Music listing easily within the Music library
Clear all
Music in the
Playlist
window
PLAYLIST WINDOW (This is
the Music that the DS will play)
Save your
Playlist
MUSIC LIBRARY WINDOW
(This is a list of the Music
available to play)
Play the tracks
in a random
order Repeat the
whole playlist
until disabled
Track information (this
can be
enabled/disabled
Volume
UP
key
Volume value
and MUTE
Volume
DOWN
key
Next Track &
Play track/Album
next
PLAY / PAUSE & play
dragged track/Album
now
Last Track &
add track/Album
to end of playlist
Source selection:
Playlist
Radio
Songcast (party mode)
or local preamplifier input
Room selection &
STANDBY option
Search
forward
Search
back
Track time
elapsed/remaining
KINSKY Desktop DAVAAR family (colours inverted for clarity) 1/3
2 Select the DS source name
6. Select a Music listing For
example.“Artist/Album”
8. Select the Album you wish to
listen to
1.Open Kinsky Desktop on your
Room name
4.Click on a Music source / library
3.Click on the library icon. This will
show you all of your Music sources
7. Select the Artist you wish to
listen to
........
5. Click on the “Music” folder
KINSKY Desktop CARA family (To control your DS from a PC) 2/3
9c. or Drag the Album to the SKIP-
symbol to add to the end of the existing
playlist
9a. Drag the Album to the Play
button, the Linn DS will play
this album 9b. or Drag the Album to the
SKIP+ symbol to play next
Then drag the track to PLAY ,
Skip+ or Skip- buttons as per
point 9a,b or c
To play a single track, click on
the Album
To select a single track ..
To control volume and mute control Volume
DOWN
key
Volume
UP
key
Volume number, in this case volume =50
press button for MUTE /UNMUTE key
Search
back
Search
forward
Next Track &
Play track/Album
next
Last Track &
add track/Album
to end of playlist
PLAY / PAUSE
& play dragged
track/Album now
Track time
Press button to toggle with
track time remaining
Konfig CARA/DAVAAR (for setting up your DS).
“ KONFIG” can be found in your Programs under “Linn”.
Click on the DS you want to
program
Click on the Tab you require.
Normally advanced Config to
set up volume controls etc
Reboot after changed
Help window.
This is basically the instruction
manual.
Media Monkey (download from www.mediamonkey.com)
To Fix Tags & Cover Art There is a help Tab on the top menu bar with full instructions.
1. Open Media Monkey.
2. On LH side find Music Library. It is likely to be in My Documents if using you computer as a server or if you are using a NAS you will find it
as Z or similar if the NAS has been mapped. If not it will be in “Network”
3. Double Click on the Artist
4. Right Click on the Album
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