Connecting – Linn 110 User Manual
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Connecting
General
IMPORTANT. Before making any connections, switch off all products in your hi-fi
or AV system.
Terminals
The terminals are hidden under a removable cover. To access the terminals,
unclip the cover by carefully pushing its edges inwards. If your connection and
cable-routing method allow, the terminal cover can sometimes be refitted after
making the connections.
The loudspeakers are fitted with binding-post terminals. These terminals can be
used as sockets for the connection of 4mm banana plugs. They can also be
used as binding posts for the connection of bared wires or spade-terminated
cables by loosening the outer section of the binding post (do not attempt to
completely remove this outer section), inserting the cable or terminal and re-
tightening to clamp it in place and provide a good electrical connection.
Cable-routing
In the case of the KOMPONENT 110 and KOMPONENT 104 (where stand is
fitted), the cable(s) can be routed through a hidden channel inside the stand to
provide an invisible connection if so desired. See stand fitting instructions,
supplied with the stands.
Note:
Fit the stand before routing the cable(s).
Configuration options
The KOMPONENT loudspeakers offer an array of configuration options, as
described below. Connections for each of the methods are shown in the
Wiring
and amping configurations chapter, later in this manual.
The options are listed in order of increasing sonic performance. Multi-wiring and
multi-amping options offer improvements in sound quality over single-wiring. The
greater the separation of the frequency bands in the amplifiers, crossover and
cables, the more precise the quality of the playback performance; with AKTIV
operation representing the ultimate configuration (see
AKTIV operation, below).
P
Pa
as
ss
siiv
ve
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siin
ng
glle
e--w
wiirriin
ng
g – a single amplifier channel connects to the loudspeaker
using a single cable.
P
Pa
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ss
siiv
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mu
ullttii--w
wiirriin
ng
g ((b
bii--w
wiirre
e,, ttrrii--w
wiirre
e o
orr q
qu
ua
ad
d--w
wiirre
e)) – a single amplifier channel
connects to the loudspeaker using two, three or four cables (note – quad-wiring is
not available for KOMPONENT 104).
P
Pa
as
ss
siiv
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mu
ullttii--a
am
mp
piin
ng
g ((b
bii--a
am
mp
p,, ttrrii--a
am
mp
p o
orr q
qu
ua
ad
d--a
am
mp
p)) – two, three or four amplifier
channels connect to the loudspeaker (note – quad-amping is not available for
KOMPONENT 104).
Note:
Multi-amping can be combined with multi-wiring – e.g. bi-amping could employ tri-wiring.
A
AK
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n.. The term ‘AKTIV’ refers to the proprietary Linn active
crossovers and loudspeaker configuration, whereby the loudspeaker’s internal
passive crossover is effectively replaced with external AKTIV crossovers.
AKTIV or passive? In passive mode, the output from the power amplifier is
passed through the passive crossover inside the loudspeaker. A portion of the
signal’s energy is used to drive the crossover circuitry and therefore is effectively
lost. In an AKTIV system, on the other hand, the crossover circuitry is mains-
powered which eliminates its reliance on the signal for its power and also allows
advanced circuitry to be included. This allows the crossover to exert a much
greater degree of control over the processing of the audio signal, providing a
more precise audio output to the drive units and therefore resulting in
significantly improved sonic performance, compared with passive operation.
Important note:
AKTIV operation requires a modification to your loudspeakers and in some cases
your amplifiers, which must be carried out by an Authorised Linn Retailer.
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KOMPONENT 110, 106, 104
ADVANCED FEATURES
Connecting
English
Banana Plug
Spade-terminated Cable
Bared Wire Connection