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AKURATE Loudspeaker System

Owner’s Manual 

Technical Specifications

English

AKURATE 242

AKURATE 225

AKURATE 212

Type 

5-way floorstander 

5-way centre 

4-way bookshelf

Drive units

13 mm / 25 mm / 

13 mm / 25 mm / 

13 mm / 25 mm / 

75 mm domes,

75 mm domes,

75 mm domes, 

2 x 165 mm bass units

2 x 165 mm bass units

1 x 165 mm bass unit

Efficiency

87 dB for 1 watt at 1 m

87 dB for 1 watt at 1 m

87 dB for 1 watt at 1 m 

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Passive / active

Passive / active

Passive / active

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Frequency

49 Hz - 33 kHz

66 Hz - 33 kHz

70 Hz - 33 kHz

response -

passive

Frequency

40 Hz - 33 kHz

58 Hz - 33 kHz

50 Hz - 33 kHz

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active

Nominal

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active (mid)

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active (tweeter)

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Crossover 

All 4th order Linkwitz

297 Hz, 392 Hz,
3.73 kHz, 9.84 kHz

297 Hz, 392 Hz,
3.73 kHz, 9.84 kHz

3.6 kHz, 9.2 kHz

Connection options

Up to 5-way by wire 

Up to 5-way by wire 

Up to 4-way by wire 

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Dimensions

1000 mm (H) x 210 mm

250 mm (H) x 600 mm

350 mm (H) x 210 mm 

(W) x 380 mm (D)

(W) x 300 mm (D)

(W) x 300 mm (D)

Weight

32 kg

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Finishes

Black Ash, Maple, Cherry,

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AKURATE 226

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Pitch-accurate bass reinforcement loudspeaker with integral active
amplification and equalisation circuitry

Features

Active servo-controlled bass loudspeaker. 500 W RMS built-in amplifier
incorporating Chakra technology. Adjustable 2nd order roll-off for
seamless system integration. 25 litres operating volume. Signal
sensing auto switch on/off for energy

Drive unit

254 mm (10”) servo-controlled

Output Power

500 W RMS, 1000 W PEAK

 

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Operating volume

25 litres

Internal Frequency Response

Adjustable roll-off  from 55 Hz - 130 Hz in 3 steps and flat (to allow
external low pass filtering). Default is 55 Hz 

High Pass Filtered Output
Frequency Response

Adjustable from 10 Hz - 235 Hz in 9 steps. Default is 10 Hz 

Audio Connections

Line level audio input RCA phono (A IN)
Line level audio loop out RCA phono (AL OUT)
Line level high pass output RCA phono (HP OUT)

Line Input Impedance

18 k 

Ω

Parameter Adjustment

- 4 step internal low pass frequency @ 55, 85, 130 Hz and flat
- 6 step internal high pass frequency from 18 Hz
- 40 Hz- 9 step external high pass frequency from 10 Hz
- 235 Hz- Gain adjustable 34 dB in 1 dB steps (-15 to +19 dB)
- 3 step Bass equalisation
- 4 step Time out (standby time after signal end), including 'Always On'

Magnetic shielding

Yes

Protection

Fully protected against overload, temperature, full short circuit and
overdrive

Mains Input voltage
(auto-sensing)

100 - 120 V
220 - 240 V

Mains Supply Frequency

50 - 60 Hz

Standy Power Consumption

9 W

Dimensions

H 391 mm (including feet) x  W 360 mm x D 381 mm
H 15.4 inches (including feet) x W 15 inches x D 14.1 inches

Weight

19 kg / 41 lbs 14 oz

Standard finishes

Rosenut, Maple, American Cherry, Black Ash

Technical Specifications

Riley at 450 Hz, 

Summary of Contents for AKURATE MUSIC SERVER

Page 1: ...English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Nederlands AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...pliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow...

Page 3: ...irective number 73 23 EEC LVD is proved by full compliance with the following standards Standard number Date of issue Test type EN60065 2002 General requirements Marking Hazardous radiation Heating un...

Page 4: ...the publisher Printed in the United Kingdom Trade marks used in this publication L Linn and the Linn logo are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited AKURATE A CHAKRA CHAKRA KTIV SEKRIT and S...

Page 5: ...a i b r o g n i r i w T 7 g n i p m a i r t r o g n i r i w i r Important notes on using the link strips 7 7 d n o y e b d n a g n i p m a d a u Q 8 t s o o B s s a B 8 n o i t a r e p o V I T K A AK...

Page 6: ...neered for use in medium to large sized listening areas The AKURATE 242 speaker incorporates dual 6 1 2 16 5 cm drivers mounted vertically for controlled tuneful and extended bass performance AKURATE...

Page 7: ...clear precise dialogue and effects All components used in the 3 K Array are matched to a close tolerance retaining sonic purity and consistency throughout Unique Linn Loudspeaker Configuration System...

Page 8: ...illes covering the drivers Cleaning 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 shou...

Page 9: ...performance A loudspeaker placed too close to a wall will tend to affect bass definition creating a bass bloom so a minimum of 9 23 cm is recommended between the back of a speaker and the closest wal...

Page 10: ...e speaker to check if it is sitting level If it is gently rock the speaker from front to back side to side and diagonally to check for any movement If none is present and the speaker is sitting level...

Page 11: ...r amplifier channels The speakers are supplied from the factory with the five hole link strips attached AKURATE 212 The AKURATE 212 speaker is supplied with several link strips These strips can be con...

Page 12: ...BASS BASS BOOST ACTIVE TWEETER MID R E T E E W T R E P U S S S A B ACTIVE Output from power amplifier can be connected to either of the two terminals Output from power amplifier can be connected to e...

Page 13: ...al crossovers will be bypassed and the drivers could be severely damaged Do not use the terminal link strips they can only be used in a passive system 8 AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual AKURA...

Page 14: ...as close as possible to either your left front or right front speaker Bass notes will be accentuated if the AKURATE 226 speaker is positioned close to a wall or in a corner Experimenting with the pos...

Page 15: ...N Connecting Connect the AKURATE 226 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 Lin...

Page 16: ...L OUT A IN Operation When you have made all the required connections switch on the mains supply Flashing bars will be shown on the back panel display for approximately 5 seconds During this time the s...

Page 17: ...nit Hz Internal low pass frequency Increasing the setting raises the highest frequency produced by the unit Reducing the setting lowers the highest frequency produced by the unit Hz Coarse gain Every...

Page 18: ...loudspeaker with integral active amplification and equalisation circuitry Features Active servo controlled bass loudspeaker 500 W RMS built in amplifier incorporating Chakra technology Adjustable 2nd...

Page 19: ...s of America and some other markets extended warranty may be available to customers who register their purchase with Linn within 30 days of purchase You can register your warranty online at www linn c...

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