Linn Product Announcements http://www.linn.co.uk/ This feed contains announcements for product updates and new product launches. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2009 Linn Products Ltd 60 Linn Product Announcements 7070 http://www.linn.co.uk/ http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/logo.png Majik DS-I Software Update Released (Cara 5)
  • Connecting headphones to the device will now automatically mute the internal power amplifier.
    • ]]>     Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/111012010     Linn DS Software Update Released (Cara 4)
    • Added extended language support for vfd metadata displays using the GNU Unicode Font.
      * http://web.archive.org/web/20070615072054/czyborra.com/unifont/
      * This font includes characters for most modern languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Greek.
    • Allow direct source selection using numeric keys on handset from amplifier mode
    • Playlist source is now the default source out of the box
    ]]>     Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/128102009     Linn Konfig Update Released (Cara 4)
  • Added Majik DS-I support
  • Added volume offset and unity gain configuration settings
  • Fixed TCP and UDP diagnostic tests to use the selected network adapter
  • Released versions for Linux and Mac OS X (using Mono) are also available
  • You can find the Linn Konfig manual here
    • ]]>     Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/LinnKonfig_Windows_3.4.3.exe http://www.linn.co.uk/228102009     Majik DS-I Released (Cara 4) ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/MajikDSI/ http://www.linn.co.uk/26102009 Linn DS Software Update Released (Cara 3)
    • Fixed audible hiss between power on and boot completion on Klimax DS
    • Volume changes applied at signal zero crossings to minimise 'zipper noise'
    • Includes new option to have scrolling text only with display sleep
    • Fixed issues with non-playing MP3 and ALAC tracks
    ]]>     Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/130092009     Linn Konfig Update Released (Cara 3)
  • Now displays one entry per device only
  • Added balance configuration
  • Released versions for Linux and Mac OS X (using Mono) are also available
  • You can find the Linn Konfig manual here
    • ]]>     Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/LinnKonfig_Windows_3.3.2.exe http://www.linn.co.uk/230092009     Linn DS Software Update Released (Cara 2)
    • On network errors while playing a track, the DS device now attempts to reconnect indefinitely allowing the user select another track rather than automatically skipping to the next track
    • Allow user to skip tracks from the buffering state using the IR handset
    ]]>     Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/126082009     Linn Konfig Update Released (Cara 1)
  • Insures preamp source names and visibility settings are retained when upgrading from Bute to Cara
  • Released versions for Linux and Mac OS X (using Mono) are also available
  • You can find the Linn Konfig manual here.
    • ]]>     Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/LinnKonfig_Windows_3.1.27.exe http://www.linn.co.uk/110082009     Linn DS Software Update Released (Cara 1)
    • Improved performance through advanced dithering in the digital audio path
    • AAC support
    • Shuffle and Repeat
    • Improved network reliability and discovery allowing faster and more robust control of the DS
    • New web based configuration allowing configuration from any browser
    • Bonjour support for discovery of a product's home page
    • Jukebox allowing one to allocate numbers to your favourite albums and select them directly from a standard IR handset
    • Works with all Cara compatible control points
    • Requires the latest version of Linn Konfig to update your device
    ]]>     Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/106082009     Kinsky Desktop Released (Cara 1) Further information and installation instructions are available.

    • Queue music from your Media Servers to any Media Renderer in your home
    • Support for album art while browsing your media library
    • Track display that support displaying of album art
    • Direct Play: drag tracks from your local hard drive (or from the web) into your playlist for immediate playback
    • Enhanced user experience through extensive use of drag 'n' drop

      • * Drag tracks from the browser to any location in your playlist
      * Drag tracks to the waste bin to delete them from your playlist
      * Drag tracks to the save button to create a new playlist containing those tracks
    • Advanced playlist manipulation

      • * Move tracks to anywhere in the playlist
      * Enhanced insert mechanism using Play now, next, and later concept
      * Save current playlist for future use
    • Kinsky Plugin System

      • * Allows almost endless supply of media through 3rd party providers
      * Simple install, uninstall and upgrade procedure
    • New 'Kompact' Mode to save desktop space when using other applications
    ]]>     Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://oss.linn.co.uk/Releases/KinskyDesktop/Cara/KinskyDesktop3.1.21.exe http://www.linn.co.uk/206082009     Linn Konfig Released (Cara 1) You can find the Linn Konfig manual here.

    • Improved device diagnostics
    • Post diagnostic test results to Linn straight from Linn Konfig
    • One-click option to update all devices on your network
    • Discovery of media servers including links to web configuration pages
    • Product portal link for Linn devices on the version tab
    • New device views by Icon
    • Released versions for Linux and Mac OS X (using Mono) are also available
    ]]>     Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/LinnKonfig_Windows_3.1.26.exe http://www.linn.co.uk/306082009     LinnConfig 1.3-0.8 Software Update Released
  • DNS Fix - Get host by name rather than entry. Devices should now be discovered quickly in a setup with dedicated router with no internet connection.
    • ]]>     Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/LinnConfig_1.3-0.8.exe http://www.linn.co.uk/114042009     Kinsky PDA 1.0.11 Released Further information and installation instructions are available.
    • Queue music from your Media Servers to any Media Renderer in your home
    • Supports "Now Playing" cover art
    • Supports browsing your music by cover art
    • Supports Linn DS products (Klimax DS, Akurate DS, Majik DS, Sneaky Music DS)
    • Standard transport controls (Play, Pause, Skip Forward, Skip Back)
    • Standard preamp controls (Volume, Mute, Linn Source Selection)
    • Playlist control
    • Runs on Windows Mobile 6 (using .NET Compact 3.5)
    ]]>     Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/118122008     Akurate Music Server 4.10.5 Software Update Released product information, and documentation is available.
    • Flac support - Lossless compression for your AMS media library to fit more music on to your NAS
    • Supports playback of FLAC, MP3 and WAV media formats
    • Support for sharing your media library between an AMS multi-room system and Linn DS
    • Additional media ripping options - import and export ripped media. (e.g. rip music with an external ripping device for playback on your AMS and DS)
    • New web browser-based configuration for easier installation
    • New media migration tools; import a library from a Kivor, another AMS, or even an exisiting FLAC media library
    • Supports AMX DDDP and UPnP device discovery
    ]]>     Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/akurate_music_server http://www.linn.co.uk/117102008     Sneaky Music DS 1.1-0.7 Software Update Released
  • Sneaky Music DS product portal is now live and accessible through the Windows Vista "Network" browser
  • Improved behaviour of IR remote control in systems with both Linn DS and Linn CD/DVD players - Configure the DS to respond only to Linn CD, or only to Linn DVD commands, or respond to both
  • Improved filtering of button presses from 3rd party IR remote controls - (eg Commands from Sky remote controls are now correctly ignored)
  • Support for older versions of the N800 running OS2007
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance at power-on
  • Added buffering of internet radio streams for more stable playback with 'bursty' internet connections
  • Support for ALAC files generated with iTunes
    • ]]>     Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/sneaky_music_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/122092008     Majik DS 1.0-0.9 Software Update Released
  • Majik DS product portal is now live and accessible through the Windows Vista "Network" browser
  • Added system integration with Unidisk SC, Classik Movie 2005 and Classik Music 2008 for system control from the LinnGUI
  • Improved system integration for Unidisk and Kisto/Kinos - Integrated control of DS, Unidisk, and Kinos or Kisto surround-sound systems is now available from the LinnGUI
  • Navigate playlist by track name, artist or album from the front panel display and IR remote control
  • Improved behaviour of IR remote control in systems with both Linn DS and Linn CD/DVD players - Configure the DS to respond only to Linn CD, or only to Linn DVD commands, or respond to both
  • Improved filtering of button presses from 3rd party IR remote controls - (eg Commands from Sky remote controls are now correctly ignored)
  • Display information about the device by holding down the Help button on the IR remote control
  • Support for older versions of the N800 running OS2007
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance at power-on
  • Added buffering of internet radio streams for more stable playback with 'bursty' internet connections
  • Support for ALAC files generated with iTunes
    • ]]>     Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/majik_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/217102008     Akurate DS 1.1-0.9 Software Update Released
  • Akurate DS product portal is now live and accessible through the Windows Vista "Network" browser
  • Added system integration with Unidisk SC, Classik Movie 2005 and Classik Music 2008 for system control from the LinnGUI
  • Added system integration with Majik I, Majik Kontrol and Majik CD for system control from the LinnGUI
  • Improved system integration for Unidisk and Kisto/Kinos - Integrated control of DS, Unidisk, and Kinos or Kisto surround-sound systems is now available from the LinnGUI
  • Navigate playlist by track name, artist or album from the front panel display and IR remote control
  • Improved behaviour of IR remote control in systems with both Linn DS and Linn CD/DVD players - Configure the DS to respond only to Linn CD, or only to Linn DVD commands, or respond to both
  • Improved filtering of button presses from 3rd party IR remote controls - (eg Commands from Sky remote controls are now correctly ignored)
  • Display information about the device by holding down the Help button on the IR remote control
  • Support for older versions of the N800 running OS2007
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance at power-on
  • Added buffering of internet radio streams for more stable playback with 'bursty' internet connections
  • Support for ALAC files generated with iTunes
    • ]]>     Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/akurate_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/317102008     Klimax DS 1.2-0.9 Software Update Released
  • Klimax DS product portal is now live and accessible through the Windows Vista "Network" browser
  • Added system integration with Unidisk SC, Classik Movie 2005 and Classik Music 2008 for system control from the LinnGUI
  • Added system integration with Majik I, Majik Kontrol and Majik CD for system control from the LinnGUI
  • Improved system integration for Unidisk and Kisto/Kinos - Integrated control of DS, Unidisk, and Kinos or Kisto surround-sound systems is now available from the LinnGUI
  • Navigate playlist by track name, artist or album from the front panel display and IR remote control
  • Improved behaviour of IR remote control in systems with both Linn DS and Linn CD/DVD players - Configure the DS to respond only to Linn CD, or only to Linn DVD commands, or respond to both
  • Improved filtering of button presses from 3rd party IR remote controls - (eg Commands from Sky remote controls are now correctly ignored)
  • Display information about the device by holding down the Help button on the IR remote control
  • Support for older versions of the N800 running OS2007
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance at power-on
  • Added buffering of internet radio streams for more stable playback with 'bursty' internet connections
  • Support for ALAC files generated with iTunes
    • ]]>     Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/klimax_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/417102008     LinnGUI 1.4-0.1 Software Update Released
  • Additional configuration options - configure mouse pointer visibility
  • Fixed problem where track seeks were erroneously introduced by LinnGUI when the media server is slow to respond to requests
  • Required update for ALAC playback
    • ]]>     Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/517102008     LinnConfig 1.3-0.5 Software Update Released
  • Configuration for Unidisk SC, Classik Movie 2005, Classik Music 2008 systems
  • Configuration of internet radio buffer size for all DS products
  • Added auto-update for updating LinnConfig
  • Support for advertising beta releases from LinnConfig
  • User options dialog for network adapter selection, enabling beta releases, and enabling auto-update
  • Manual reflash now supports update directly from .zip packages
    • ]]>     Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/617102008     Sneaky Music DS 1.1-0.4 Software Update Released
  • Improved behaviour of MediaStreamer controller on the N800 and N810
  • Changed behaviour of the "on" button from the RCU to start playing automatically
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/sneaky_music_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/103072008     Majik DS 1.0-0.5 Software Update Released
  • Improved behaviour of MediaStreamer controller on the N800 and N810
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/majik_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/203072008     Akurate DS 1.1-0.5 Software Update Released
  • Improved behaviour of MediaStreamer controller on the N800 and N810
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/akurate_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/303072008     Klimax DS 1.2-0.5 Software Update Released
  • Improved behaviour of MediaStreamer controller on the N800 and N810
  • Fixed start-up volume on Klimax Kontrol
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/klimax_ds http://www.linn.co.uk/403072008     LinnConfig 1.3-0.3 Software Update Released
  • Enables system control integration with Majik I, Majik Kontrol, and Majik CD for all DS players
  • Requires Majik I, Majik Kontrol, Majik CD product updates
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/503072008     Majik Integrated (S03130104) Software Update Released
  • Required compatibility update for system integration with DS products
  • Improved robustness of RS232 control
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/603072008     Majik Kontrol (B04080109) Software Update Released
  • Required compatibility update for system integration with DS products
  • Improved robustness of RS232 control
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/703072008     Majik CD (B04090105) Software Update Released
  • Required compatibility update for system integration with DS products
  • Improved RS232 control
    • ]]>     Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/803072008     Majik DS 1.0-0.4 Released Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/MajikDS/ http://www.linn.co.uk/119062008 LinnConfig 1.3-0.2 Software Update Released
  • One-click online update of device firmware, LinnGui, and LinnConfig applications
  • Support for Majik DS
    • ]]>     Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/219062008     Klimax DS 1.2-0.4 Software Update Released
  • Added MP3 and AIFF support
  • Improved system integration with Klimax Kontrol, Akurate Kontrol, Kinos, and Kisto
  • Improved system integration with Linn disc players: CD12, Akurate CD
  • Added Shoutcast internet radio
  • New ethernet Point-2-Point control protocol
  • Added display of meta-data on front-panel
  • Skipping tracks from IR handset is now smoother
  • Product UPnP presentation page viewable via a web browser
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance in LinnConfig and LinnGUI
  • Improved ease-of-use in config app
  • Automatic software update notification from Config App
  • Bute Compatibility
    • ]]>     Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/KlimaxDS/ http://www.linn.co.uk/113052008     Akurate DS 1.1-0.4 Software Update Released
  • Added AIFF support
  • Shoutcast internet radio
  • Improved system integration with Akurate Kontrol, Akurate CD
  • Improved system integration with Kinos and Kisto systems
  • Quality Improvements in full system control with Akurate Kontrol - Mandatory update for Akurate Kontrol available
  • New ethernet Point-2-Point control protocol
  • Skipping tracks from IR handset is now smoother
  • Product UPnP presentation page viewable via a web browser
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance in LinnConfig and LinnGUI
  • Improved ease-of-use in config app
  • Automatic software update notification from Config App
  • Bute Compatibility
    • ]]>     Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/AkurateDS/ http://www.linn.co.uk/213052008     Sneaky Music DS 1.1-0.3 Update Released
  • Added AIFF support
  • Improved ease-of-use in config app
  • New ethernet Point-2-Point control protocol
  • Smooth skipping from IR handset
  • Product UPnP presentation page viewable via a web browser
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance in LinnConfig and LinnGUI
  • Automatic software update notification from Config App
  • Bute Compatibility
    • ]]>     Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://products.linn.co.uk/SneakyMusicDS/ http://www.linn.co.uk/313052008     Akurate Kontrol (S3110103) Software Update Released
  • Required compatibility update for system integration with DS products
  • Improved robustness of RS232 control
    • ]]>     Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/413052008     LinnConfig 1.2-0.7 Software Update Released
  • Bute compatibility
  • Automatic software update notification
  • Improved ease-of-use for configuring full systems
  • Improved device discovery
  • Improved diagnostic tools - save crash data to selected file
  • Proxy handling for 'pre-amp' and 'disc' devices - new device architecture
    • ]]>     Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/513052008     LinnGui 1.3-0.6 Software Update Released
  • Bute compatibility
  • Further laptop support: Keyboard Search facility
  • Support new auxiliary source architecture
  • Improved UPnP discovery performance
  • Support for placing Sonos devices in "Linn Rooms"
    • ]]>     Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.linn.co.uk/ds_software http://www.linn.co.uk/613052008     Majik DS-I Main 3.5.2 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08290106.zip Majik DS-I Main 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08290104.zip Sekrit DS-I Main 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08240116.zip Sekrit DS-I Main 3.3.4 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08240113.zip Majik DS Main 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08150136.zip Majik DS Main 3.3.4 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08150133.zip Majik DS Main 1.0-0.9 Bute http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08150109.zip Sneaky Music DS Main 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08110140.zip Sneaky Music DS Main 3.3.4 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08110137.zip Sneaky Music DS Main 1.1-0.7 Bute http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08110113.zip Akurate DS Main 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08070146.zip Akurate DS Main 3.3.4 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08070143.zip Akurate DS Main 1.1-0.9 Bute http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08070119.zip Klimax DS Main 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08040184.zip Klimax DS Main 3.3.4 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08040181.zip Klimax DS Main 1.2-0.9 Bute http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08040157.zip LinnConfig App 3.4.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08010201.exe LinnConfig App 3.4-0.3 Cara http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08010201.exe LinnConfig App 1.3-0.8 Bute http://products.linn.co.uk/VersionInfo/Downloads/Releases/S08010174.exe Klimax Kontrol Proxy 1020118 Bute download url CD12 Proxy 450206 Bute download url Akurate Kontrol Proxy 3110103 Bute download url Akurate CD Proxy 1150222 Bute download url Kisto Proxy 7 Bute download url Kinos Proxy 5 Bute download url Unidisk 1.1 Proxy 1150218 Bute download url Unidisk 2.1 Proxy 1150218 Bute download url Unidisk SC Proxy 1150221 Bute download url Majik-I Proxy 3130104 Bute download url Majik Kontrol Proxy 4080109 Bute download url Majik CD Proxy 2320102 Bute download url Classik Movie Proxy 2220111 Bute download url Classik Music Proxy 3530102 Bute download url Roomamp 2 Proxy 1700104 Bute download url Akurate Tuner Proxy 3520109 Bute download url