LINN Akurate DS
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LINN Klimax DS
Klimax DS was Linn’s first DS player and is still the reference by which other separate network music players are judged.
LINN Klimax DSM
Klimax DSM integrates the outstanding streaming performance of Klimax DS with a digital and analogue pre-amp, ensuring you hear the best from any audio source connected.
LINN Akurate DSM
Rediscover your music collection with Akurate DSM, a network music player and pre-amp that will reignite your passion for music.
Description
Akurate Network Music Players
- Plays digital music over a standard Ethernet network
- Streams internet radio, podcasts and ‘listen again’ broadcasts
- Decodes FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless (ALAC), MP3, WMA, AIFF, AAC and OGG audio formats with up to 24-bit 192 kHz native sample rate
- Plays computer audio via Linn Songcast app e.g. iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, BBC iPlayer
- Integrates with Tidal’s lossless streaming service
- Space Optimisation technology built in
- Songcast support allows synchronised playback of audio around the home
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs
- Exakt-ready with 2 Exakt Link connections
- Linn Dynamik Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
- Precision-engineered enclosure offers exceptional acoustic properties
- Compatible with UPnP™ media servers and UPnP™ AV 1.0 control points
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