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Connecting

Connect each left and right channel on the Majik DS-I to the equivalent terminal on 

1. 

your loudspeaker using your preferred connection method (spade / banana plug / bare 
wire) and ensuring a good tight connection is made in each case
Connect the Majik DS-I 

2. 

Ethernet

 socket to your network using a standard Ethernet 

cable

Connect any additional source components to the back panel using your preferred 

3. 

connection method (phono or balanced) - use socket 

4/PH

 for any turntable you wish 

to connect (and 

do not connect

 line level source components to this socket)

Your Majik DS-I is configured as an MM (Moving Magnet) phono stage as default - 

• 

please contact your Linn Specialist if you wish to change this to MC (Moving Coil) or 
convert socket 

4/PH

 to line level

Connect your mains cable but do not power on the unit yet

4. 

If you have a NAS or ripping NAS then you should also ensure this is connected to 

5. 

your network and powered on (

see 

www.linn.co.uk/nas

 for more info)

Thank you for purchasing the Linn Majik DS-I player. This guide provides basic unpack-
ing and connecting information to get you started - contact your Linn Specialist for full 
installation support.

IMPORTANT:

Please refer to the printed Safety Information booklet for important safety information 

and the online manual available at 

www.linn.co.uk/majikdsi

 for full instructions on 

using your Linn Majik DS-I player. 

Unpacking

Remove product from packaging and place on a flat surface

• 

Please retain all packaging for future transport of Majik DS-I 

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Contents

1 x 

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Majik DS-I player

1 x mains lead 

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1 x luminous infra-red (IR) handset (with 2 x AAA batteries)

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1 x Safety Information booklet

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Positioning

Place unit on a flat, stable and rigid surface

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Place unit within range of your network router or switch

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IMPORTANT:

Linn recommend the use of separate dedicated network components, including 
router, switch and wireless access point (if required for wireless control). Alterna

-

tively, a dedicated integrated router/switch/wireless device is preferable to simply 

connecting the unit directly to your home broadband router. Linn do not recom-
mend a wireless connection between DS player and network. See  

www.linn.co.uk/networks

 for more info

Avoid positioning the unit in direct sunlight as this can interfere with the infra-red 

• 

(IR) sensor on the front panel
Do not stack components and avoid placing near other heat sources

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Do not block vents or site the unit in a cabinet which prevents air flowing from front 

• 

to back
Allow at least 4” (10 cm) all the way around the unit for air circulation

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