CASE STUDYLINN KNEKT

On this project our services were chosen to undertake the audio aspect of the complete renovation of a large rectory in Leeds.

The brief

The client wanted a subtle, but high quality, Linn Knekt music system to cover six rooms and to allow for full digital storage of their CD collection which is then accessible independently, from each room.

Budget

Approximately £15,000 to £25,000.


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			High quality multi room audio Using a 6 zone Linn Intersekt system and the superb B&W CCM65 in ceiling speaker each room has full independent audio control over both radio and CD playback and a central Kivor Hard Disk server. The only visible aspect is the Linn keypad located discreetly in the wall of the master bedroom (plus sub zones in en-suite and dressing room), lounge, drawing room, dining room and kitchen. The main hub of the system is Linn's highly acclaimed Kivor CD archiving unit. Its 320GB hard disk allows storage of up to 500 hours of uncompressed music at lossless CD quality.
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Browse stored CDs on in-wall keypads

The Linn keypads display all the relevant track and album information allowing the client to browse through the entire CD collection in any room just using the simple in-wall keypad.

Each room can listen to different CDs, or the client can have the same CD playing in more than one room or even the whole house.

The major benefits of the Kivor system over other cheaper MP3 based systems is that all the music is stored in a lossless format, ensuring the playback is at true CD quality.

A discreet solution

We also added two Denon multi CD players to allow simple playback of non-stored CDs and 2 Linn Pekin tuners. These combined with the B&W CCm65 in-ceiling speakers to give pristine sound quality in the cavernous ceiling space.

Two pairs of speakers were used in the kitchen, lounge and also the dining room. All the equipment is kept in a small corner cupboard in the dressing room on a custom made glass shelving unit so that it is hidden but there is easy access to change the CDs from time to time.

The specification

Linn R6S8 6 zone Intersekt
Linn Dekoda
Linn Linnk
Kivor Tunboks
2 x Linn Pekin Tuners
Denon DCM 280 6CD Multidisk Player
6 x Roomamps
6 x Room Control Units (RCUs)
2 x Basik 3 Sub zone keypads
8 x B&W CCM 65 in ceiling speakers
Full Linn Cabling
Custom made glass shelving unit

Some frequently asked questions on Linn Knekt multi room audio

What can I achieve with a Linn Knekt multi room audio system?

The Linn Knekt multi room audio system from Linn lets you use and integrate them seamlessly into one simple-to-control system. CD player, radio tuner, home-theatre satellite TV - up to 16 different sources - can be accessed and enjoyed by the family simultaneously.

How can I control the Linn Knekt multi room audio system?

From any point in the house you have direct access and control of all the Linn Knekt multi room audio sources via a wall-mounted RCU (Room Control Unit), or from a hand held remote control.

Can I access stored media through the Linn Knekt multi room audio ?

In the digital age, there is no longer any need to search through racks or drawers full of CD's looking for the disc you want to hear. The Linn knekt multi room audio range allow you to securely store all of your CDs on hard disc. Up to 2,720 hours worth of audio means music all day every day for months without every having to repeat anything. And because data is not compressed, audio quality is as the original.

Where does Finite Solutions perform Linn Knekt multi room audio installations?

Finite Solutions Ltd is a Leeds (West Yorkshire, North of England) based digital consultancy performing Linn Knekt multi room audio installations throughout the UK. Recent Linn Knekt multi room audio installations have been completed in York, Manchester, Blackburn, Sheffield, Wakefield, Halifax, Harrogate and London. Depending on the type of consultancy required, Linn Knekt multi room audio installation services can be offered internationally.