Classik-K Product Description
Introduction
About the Classik-K
The Classik-K is an independent CD/Tuner/Multiroom amplifier, which replaces the
Classik-T in our product range. Since the Classik-T, Multiroom functions (‘Connect’
and ‘Knekt’) have been added, as well as a CD-digital output, which allows recording
of the Classik’s CD player to a digital recording device such as Minidisk.
The ‘
Connect’
function provides a very simple but extremely effective DIY plug-and-
play multiroom system, whereby the output of one Classik–K can be distributed to
another one, two, three or four Classik-K’s in other rooms in the house (and
controlled from those rooms), via simple plug-in connections and cable runs. The
term ‘Connect’, in the sense of multiroom, applies exclusively to a Classik-only
system.
The ‘
Knekt’
function allows the Classik-K to be incorporated into a full Linn Knekt
system. This is not a customer DIY option and must be carried out by a trained Knekt
installer.
As the audio distribution in both cases is carried via balanced-audio cables, there is
no discernable noise or loss of quality at its destination, even over very long cable
runs. Cabling information can also be found later in this document.
Classik-K in multiroom systems is covered in more detail later in this document.
Important Information
•
The ‘Mains-out’ socket, which was included on the Classik-T has been
removed as a response to customer feedback.
•
It is not possible to upgrade a Classik-T or a Classik (version 1) to a Classik-K
due to board layout changes, hardware changes, electronic specifications and
physical layout alterations affecting just about every aspect of the product –
all of which were absolutely necessary to add the new functionality to the
Classik.
•
It is not possible to use a Classik-T or a version-1 Classik in a Connect or
Knekt system in any capacity.
•
The speaker cable and plug kit that was included with previous versions of
Classik is not included with the Classik-K. It was mainly as a response to
customer feedback that the cable was not included - the supplied cable in
previous versions was not of sufficient length for many applications and so
was often wasted. Customers requested a choice of lengths, which we have
now introduced as optional - 2metres, 5M and 10M. The speaker plugs are
included with the cable kit. Inclusion of speaker cable in the new version of
Classik would have entailed a price increase for the product and customer
feedback has indicated a preference to have the cables supplied as options
instead.
•
The Classik-K cannot be RS232 controlled – it contains neither the hardware
nor the software to support this function. It is not possible to add an RS232
module.
•
If a Classik-K is used as a Driver in a Knekt or Connect system, all rooms
including the Main-room must listen to the same Main-room source.
•
A Classik-K used as a Receiver in a Knekt system requires the addition of an
RCU in all cases. If a Classik-K is used as a Driver in a Knekt system, the use
of an RCU (in the Main-room) is optional.
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