Linn has introduced the Majik DSM, a versatile all-in-one amplifier featuring both analogue and digital inputs along with streaming capabilities. This model represents the essence of Linn’s offerings, serving as their entry-level amplifier. However, it is designed to set a high standard for all-in-one digital music players, excelling in both construction and audio performance. Additionally, Linn has created two bundles for customers interested in purchasing monitor speakers or floorstanding speakers to pair with the Majik DSM.
In 2007, Linn was among the pioneers to embrace streaming as a medium for audiophiles. They developed the Klimax DS, the first product capable of delivering Studio Master quality music files in a home setting, which also functioned as a CD and MP3 player. The Majik DSM is a modern evolution of that original flagship streaming device. According to Linn, this new model distinguishes itself in the market. Every electrical component and material—aluminium, steel, silicon, and glass—has been meticulously crafted by Linn’s team of engineers, resulting in a durable, future-ready product.
The Majik DSM is an all-in-one streamer, preamplifier, DAC and power amplifier with all the necessary connectivity. The all-important and tonal defining DAC in the Majik DSM features Linn’s patented precision clock and upsampling to more accurately generate the music signal before it is sent to the integrated amplifiers.
Innovative Class D amplifiers deliver 100 watts per channel, dramatically reducing noise and distortion – and with improved efficiency – compared to conventional amplifiers. The Majik DSM also features Linn’s unique Space Optimisation room correction software as standard. This, according to the designers, gives the best possible performance, whatever the size, shape or construction of the living room.
Linn Majik DSM: robustly built
The Majik DSM features an advanced power supply and printed circuit boards designed and installed entirely in-house. These are mounted on a robust chassis formed from precision punched and folded aluminium, giving the Majik DSM excellent isolation for its sensitive internal components. The resulting improvement in sonic performance is further enhanced by three solid steel feet, on rubber pads, which reduce unwanted vibrations and increase the overall stability of the entire product.
The Majik DSM is built differently. Superior construction and precision engineering are evident throughout. A stylish and subtly curved black top and sides are formed from a single piece of 2mm thick aluminium. It is punched, cut and precision folded to extremely high tolerances before being sprayed with a powder coating, cured to a satin sheen and finished with a sleek, UV printed Linn logo. All in-house.
The outer sleeve transitions pleasantly into an optical-quality, moulded acrylic fascia, which floats on the Majik DSM’s front face. This in turn houses a crisp, monochrome display – which illuminates unobtrusively to inform the listener of track information, before fading away from view again. The Majik DSM’s clean frontal aspect is crowned by a sleek, multi-function rotary control; an attractive and practical feature that welcomes regular physical interaction with your music system.
Take advantage of a comprehensive range of inputs and outputs to get the best possible sound from everything in your home. Connect any turntable or other analogue source, hook up a TV and experience consoles and set-top boxes via high-quality eARC, plug in headphones, a subwoofer or a music library hosted on your computer. Whatever you connect to the Majik DSM, it simply works beautifully, says Linn.
Linn writes all software in-house at its own development department, which, according to the manufacturer, contributes to the unparalleled reliability of the Majik DSM. The software is constantly evolving. The owner of the Majik DSM benefits from new functions and performance improvements via regularly released, free, over-the-air updates that are downloaded directly to the Majik DSM.
Being an audiophile shouldn’t require a computer degree. The Linn App makes directing your personal musical experience with Majik DSM simple and enjoyable. Access high-resolution platforms with huge libraries such as Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer and Spotify. There’s also AirPlay 2 support, Bluetooth connectivity, airable and TuneIn radio.
Too busy dancing to use the app? Tap the glass dial on the top of the Majik DSM to turn up the volume, switch inputs, and skip tracks.
Linn Majik DSM: price and delivery information
The Linn Majik is available for immediate delivery and Linn also offers two bundles. One bundle includes a pair of monitor speakers and the other bundle comes with a set of floorstanders.
Linn Majik DSM: $4,300
Linn Majik System 119: $6,798
Linn Majik System 150: $9,798
