SURROUND CHANNELS

If you are setting up the ANALOG GROUP source or are adding a Linn UNIDISK player and have a 7.1 speaker configuration, you are able to select whether to use your side surround or back surround speakers when listening to a 5.1 channel audio source.

Set to SURROUND to send the surround signal to your side surround speakers. Set to SURROUND BACK to send the surround signal to your back surround speakers.

Default setting: SURROUND

Select SAVE to save your changes and return to the SOURCE SETUP menu.

Select BACK to return to the SOURCE SETUP menu without saving changes.

Select EXIT to leave setup (if changes have been made and SAVE has not been selected, you will be prompted to save or not save the changes).

Select BACK to return to the MAIN MENU.

Select EXIT to leave setup.

Setup English

MUTE RATE

Set the speed at which the EXOTIK mutes or unmutes the volume when is pressed, or when changing sources.

Range: 1/10 (slowest) to 10/10 (fastest)

Default setting: 6/10

VOLUME LIMIT

Set the maximum volume level of the EXOTIK.

Range: 0 to 100 (in 0.5 steps)

Default setting: 100

VOLUME PRESET

Set the volume level of the EXOTIK when it is brought out of standby. The setting cannot be higher than the Volume Limit setting (see above).

Range: 0 to 100 (in 0.5 steps)

Default setting: 40

Audio setup

VOLUME RATE

Set the speed at which the EXOTIK changes volume when VOL +/VOL - is pressed.

Range: 1/10 (slowest) to 10/10 (fastest)

Default setting: 6/10

MIDNIGHT MOVIE (EXOTIK+DA)

Midnight Movie mode optimises the audio of any source for listening at a reduced volume.

Midnight Movie mode increases the level of quiet sections (e.g. whispered dialogue in a movie) and reduces the peaks of loud sections (e.g. action scenes in a movie) but without restricting the overall dynamics of the original audio signal.

It is turned on/off by pressing and holding SURR on the handset.

Options: LOW (least effective), MEDIUM, HIGH (most effective)

Default setting: LOW

EXOTIK PRE-AMPLIFIER

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Linn PRE-AMPLIFIER owner manual Mute Rate, Volume Limit, Volume Preset, Volume Rate, Midnight Movie EXOTIK+DA

PRE-AMPLIFIER specifications

Linn is a brand synonymous with high-fidelity audio, and its pre-amplifiers stand out for their exceptional performance and innovative technologies. A pre-amplifier serves a crucial role in any audio system, acting as the control center for all incoming signals. Linn's pre-amplifiers are designed not just to amplify audio signals but also to refine them, ensuring that the listener experiences music as it was intended by the artist.

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In summary, Linn pre-amplifiers combine elegant design with cutting-edge technology to deliver an unmatched listening experience. Their focus on sound purity, connectivity options, and upgradability makes them an integral part of any high-quality audio system, appealing to music lovers and audiophiles alike. With Linn, achieving exceptional audio fidelity is not just a goal; it’s a reality.