Always having the sound result as an objective, LinQ does not use a USB interface: the output
is on AQlink, the aqua I2S proprietary connection. In this way the "passage" on USB is skipped,
avoid any losses in sound quality.
3. Installation
Please install the LinQ on a stable, vibration-free base.
The unit does not produce significant heat, however avoid to place the unit on top of power
amplifiers or other devices emitting heat.
A connection is required to the electrical mains network and to the Ethernet LAN.
The outputs can be connected to a DAC via AQlink (I2S), AES (or Dual/AES), S/PDIF.
Once this is done, the unit is ready for use, no configuration in required.
Before to connect the power cord please check that the voltage required by the unit corresponds to
the local main supply. Damages due to wrong mains power are not covered by the warranty.
NEXTEL COATING
Be aware that the Nextel coating is not only a nice finishing but it is mostly used as anti-resonant
treatment. Take care of it and clean it without the use of chemical products.
Also, we recommend not to put other electronics on top of it, in order to avoid any possible
marks and scratches.
Connections:
Input:
- n. 1 standard RJ-45 connector for the ETHERNET network
It must be connected to one of the available sockets of your Network Router or LAN Switch.
No network configuration is required: thanks to the DHCP system the IP address is
automatically assigned to the unit. If for some reason you want to know the IP address on your
LAN, you can easily check it with the FUNC key (read further: ‘System update’).
Outputs:
- AQlink I2S | n. 1 Ethercon RJ-45 connector (PCM 32 bit 384kHz / DSD128 max). This output is
mainly designed for a high-quality connection to La Voce S3, La Scala MkII Optologic and
Formula xHD aqua DACs, using the AQqlink I2S type interface. We recommend using an high-
performance CAT5, CAT6 or CAT7 cable RJ45 or Neutrik Ethercon terminations (connectors).
- Dual-AES/EBU (IEC 60958) | n. 2 XLR 110 ohm connectors (PCM 24 bit 384kHz / DSD128 max).
Use two shielded 110 ohm impedance cable for AES/EBU type connections. With the dual-AES
output – sometimes named dual-wire AES - it is possible to overcome the 192 kHz limit of the
S/PDIF and single AES, enabling the reproduction of musical files up to 384 kHz sampling
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