Page 3 - General Safety Instructions; Important Safety Instructions; For apparatus connected to the mains electricity supply
ENGLISH General Safety Instructions 1 1.. R Re ea ad d tth he es se e iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on ns s.. 2 2.. K Ke ee ep p tth he es se e iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on ns s.. 3 3.. H He ee ed d a allll w wa arr n niin ng gs s.. 4 4.. F Fo ollllo ow w a allll iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on ns s.. 5 5.. D Do...
Page 4 - Fuse replacement
ENGLISH ii AKURATE 2200 • 3200 • 4200 1 16 6.. P Po ow we err s so ou urrc ce es s.. Connect the apparatus to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or marked on the apparatus. 1 17 7.. M Ma aiin ns s p pllu ug g.. Use the mains plug to disconnect the apparatus from ...
Page 5 - CE Declaration of Conformity; Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
iii AKURATE 2200 • 3200 • 4200 ENGLISH CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low VoltageDirective 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amendedby 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. The conformity of the designated product with t...
Page 6 - Copyright and Acknowledgements
ENGLISH iv AKURATE 2200 • 3200 • 4200 Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright © 2007 Linn Products Ltd. First edition May 2007. Linn Products Limited, Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Eaglesham,Glasgow, G76 OEQ, Scotland, United Kingdom. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,st...
Page 7 - Contents
Contents Introduction 1 The AKURATE power amplifier range 1 Features 2 Installation 3 Unpacking 3 Positioning 3 Connecting 4 Connecting to the mains supply 4 Back panel connectors and switches 4 Back panels (Phono) 5 Back panels (Balanced) 6 Audio connections 7 Speaker terminals 8 Operation 9 Genera...
Page 9 - Introduction; The AKURATE power amplifier range; Model; Connector options
Introduction Over thirty years ago Linn was born out of a simple truth: the moreaccurately a system reproduces sound, the greater the impact it willhave on the listener. The AKURATE range of power amplifiers have been designed to offertrue flexibility when building or upgrading a stereo or multi-cha...
Page 10 - Features; CHAKRA amplifier technology; Protection; Over-current protection
Features CHAKRA amplifier technology All AKURATE power amplifiers feature Linn’s proprietaryCHAKRA technology. The CHAKRA topology uses an array of large bi-polartransistors as 'boosters' around a monolithic (singlechip) amplifier IC (integrate circuit). Linn's execution ofthe monolithic to bi-polar...
Page 11 - Installation; Unpacking; Ventilation requirements
Installation Important: It is strongly recommended that your AKURATE amplifier is installedand configured by an authorised Linn retailer. Unpacking Each AKURATE power amplifier is supplied with the followingaccessories: • mains lead • interconnect cables - cable type will suit amplifier's input conn...
Page 12 - Connecting; Connecting to the mains supply
Connecting Connecting to the mains supply The unit can be connected to any worldwide mains voltage with noadjustment. It incorporates Automatic Voltage Selection (AVS) and thepower supply automatically adjusts for the incoming mains supply. This unit must be earthed. Use the earthed moulded mains le...
Page 15 - Balanced interconnect cable; Audio connections; Phono models
CHANNEL 2 AUDIO OUT MUTE GAIN CHANNEL 2 AUDIO IN PUSH CHANNEL 2 SPEAKER Balanced interconnect cable For the balanced audio connection, we recommend the use of thelead supplied or an interconnect lead with its connections configuredto match with the AKURATE amplifier connections as shown below. CHANN...
Page 16 - Speaker terminals
Speaker terminals The binding post terminals can be used as sockets for theconnection of 4 mm banana plugs or can be used asbinding posts for the connection of bare wires or spadeterminated cables by loosening the outer section of thebinding post (do not attempt to completely remove thisouter sectio...
Page 17 - General; Operation
Operation General The blue LED on the front panel will be dim when power is firstapplied and will remain dimmed when the amplifier is in standbymode. Signal sensing When an input signal is detected, the AKURATE amplifier is enabledand the LED brightens. In the absence of an audio signal, the amplifi...
Page 18 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications ENGLISH Model Type Dimensions Weight Input connectors(Phono models) Input connectors(Balanced models) Output connectors Fuse rating Mains input range Mains frequency range Input power maximum (continuous) Input power - standby Gain (Phono models).Adjustable for AKTIV (dB) Ga...
Page 19 - Guarantee and Service; Warning
Linn Products Limited Glasgow RoadWaterfootEagleshamGlasgow G76 0EQScotland, UK Phone: +44 (0)141 307 7777 Fax: +44 (0)141 644 4262 Helpline: 0500 888909 Email: [email protected] Website: www.linn.co.uk Linn Incorporated 8787 Perimeter Park BoulevardJacksonvilleFL 32216 USA Phone: +1 (904) 645 524...
Page 20 - Channel Configuration Table
Channel Configuration Table The table below is provided to allow you to take a note of how youramplifier channels are configured and/or connected. A AK KT TIIV V m mo od du ulle es s If your AKURATE amplifier is fitted with Linn AKTIV modules, labelsmay be provided with the modules. Stick the label ...