Linn Majik DS/1 Digital Streamer – Black

Here we have a DS/1 Digital Streamer from Scottish company Linn. The original DS was introduced in 2008 and was upgraded with the Dynamik power supply sometime after. In 2012 it was renamed to the DS/1 although as far as we can ascertain the changes were merely cosmetic and comprised of redesigned feet, the main power switch was re-positioned, and the central fascia section on the black finish units was changed from silver to black. The information and specifications from Linn remained the same so that is provided below. Our unit comes in good fully working condition with a few small blemishes – please see photographs. It will be professionally packaged and comes with remote control unit, manual, mains cable plus our regular three month warranty.
Linn Says….
Over the many years since, we have remained committed to this goal by exploiting the latest developments in hi-fi technology. The Majik DS digital stream player exemplifies this commitment and dedication. Developed from our flagship Klimax DS player, it utilises sophisticated processing of the digital audio signal drawn from an external storage device, to produce crystal-clear, error-free audio. The advanced circuitry, combined with an absence of any mechanical noise due to their being no moving parts, ensures the Majik DS delivers astounding musical performance.
Majik DS outperforms any CD player and provides the convenience of browsing your entire music collection at the touch of a button, to transform the way you experience music. Majik DS plays the highest resolution recording studio quality audio, including Linn Records’ Studio Master FLAC downloads. The quality of these files is comparable to stereo SACD, allowing you to take full advantage of the performance level attainable by the Majik DS.
Majik DS also supports the most widely used audio formats, including MP3, and is easily upgraded through software downloads, so that your system can evolve as new formats and features emerge.
As well as your music downloads and ripped CDs, you can listen to a huge collection of SHOUTcast Internet radio stations from around the world.
You can control your Majik DS with any UPnP™ AV 1.0-compatible third party device, allowing you to choose whichever hand-held wireless device you prefer. You can even add Majik DS to an existing Linn Knekt or third party multi-room system quickly and easily.
The Majik DS also features on-board volume control, which means that it can be connected directly to a power amplifier, without the need for a pre-amplifier, for a neat and simple system set-up.
Features:
Plays digital music stored on a hard-drive or NAS (Network Attached Storage)
Plays FLAC, WAV, MP3 & AIFF audio formats with up to 24-bit / 192kHz native sample rate
Standard Ethernet input for audio and control
Access to SHOUTcast Internet radio
Supports UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) for seamless integration with UPnP media servers and control devices Upgradeable through automatic software downloads
On-board volume control means it can be connected directly to a power amplifier for the simplest high performance set-up
Specifications:
Type: Digital stream player
Supported File Types: WAV, FLAC, MP3, AIFF
Audio Sample Rates: 7.35 k, 8 k, 11.025 k, 12 k, 14.7 k, 16 k, 22.05 k, 24 k, 29.4 k, 32 k, 44.1 k, 48 k, 88.2 k, 96 k, 176.4 k, 192 k
Word Depths: 16 – 24 bits
Analogue Audio Outputs: Stereo RCA phono sockets
Ethernet Interface: 100 Base-T RJ 45
Control Protocol: Compatible with UPnP™ media servers, UPnP™ AV 1.0 control points
Power Supply: Switching power supply with auto-ranging
Power Consumption: 15 W
Dimensions: 381 (W) x 360 (D) x 80 (H) mm
Weight: 4.2 kg