Positioning, Cleaning | Linn Akurate Kontrol Pre-Amplifier manual

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Positioning

You can locate your AKURATE KONTROL anywhere you find convenient (including in a 19” rack), but there are a few simple points to note regarding positioning:

•The unit should be placed on a flat, stable and rigid surface.

•Do not position the unit where sunlight can shine (whether directly, diffused or reflected) on its display as the infra-red (IR) radiation in sunlight will be picked up by the unit’s IR remote sensor and this can adversely affect its operation. Similarly, some electrical devices such as plasma TVs, fluorescent lights and energy saving lamps can emit IR which can likewise affect the operation.

•For best performance, do not stack the unit with other products. Ideally, position the unit on a shelf by itself or, if proximity to other products is unavoidable, positioning side-by-side is preferable to stacking.

•The unit should not be situated above, or otherwise directly adjacent to, sources of heat such as radiators, power amplifiers etc. Nor should it be enclosed in a cabinet with such devices.

•Allow at least 4" (10 cm) free space above and at each side of the unit.

•Do not block the vents on the product’s casing.

Cleaning

Disconnect the AKURATE KONTROL from the power supply before cleaning. Remove dust and fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using domestic cleaning products on the unit.

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Important information – phono input

Please read the following before installing the AKURATE KONTROL: your unit may require reconfiguration.

The AKURATE KONTROL includes a phono input (it is marked 6/PHONO on the back panel) for connecting to a record turntable. Even if you do not have a turntable, please consider the following points:

6/PHONO can be configured to operate as a moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, a moving-coil (MC) phono stage or an extra line-level input. See notes below for an explanation of these terms.

6/PHONO is factory-set to operate as an MM phono stage.

If you require 6/PHONO to operate in MC or line-level mode, this requires a change to the internal hardware which must be carried out by your Linn retailer. Dismantling or adjustment by persons other than Linn appointed personnel will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.

If you wish to know the current configuration of 6/PHONO, this can be viewed in the AKURATE KONTROL’s setup menus – see ANALOG 6 TYPE, page 13.

Notes:

‘Moving-magnet’ and ‘moving-coil’ are the two types of phono cartridge available. If you have a turntable and are not sure which type of cartridge you are using, consult the cartridge packaging, the manufacturer’s published information or the retailer from whom it was purchased. ‘Line-level’ inputs are for audio sources other than turntables, e.g. CD players, DVD players, radio tuners and satellite receivers.

Phono stages amplify extremely low-level signals, and if they are not treated with great care they can be susceptible to noise and signal degradation. Linn have therefore designed the AKURATE KONTROL’s phono stage as a hard-wired circuit, rather than one which can be altered via a switch or by software. This has been done in order to optimise audio performance and remove components such as switches, which could potentially degrade the signal in this most precise of circuits.