Lina DAC Remote

dCS Products
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Hi

I am using a DCS compatible remote which works as intended on the control functions, play pause, skip etc.

However I have noticed that when I turn the display off, the remote stops working. Turn the display back on and the remote works. Is there anything I’m missing or is this expected operation (which would be a bit odd).

Thanks

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When the display is off you have to push twice, for instance you push the forward button, first the display comes on, second push on the forward button (when display is still on) the track will go to the next.

3

Thanks for this.

I power cycled and after that the remote was working as you describe. However, I’m using Roon auto standby and switching back on after it has activated the remote no longer works. Another power cycle and it starts working again.

It appears that after Roon auto standby activates, with the display setting off, the remote stops working. Quite a strange one.

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Do you mind sharing the remote maker/model you are using?

5

I have a Norma IPA140 and use the remote that came with the amp, model RC-43.

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Does anyone know of any universal remote that would work with Lina?

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This is just to remind you that remote control of Lina is available with Mosaic software v.2.0. So when this version is installed full control is available via your iOS or Android device. If you do not know how to find this, you select the three lines(hamburger menu) in the top left hand corner of the Mosaic display.

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Yes, thanks. I was able to update the software to v. 2.0, and found the setting to enable/disable the IR remote. I am looking for a compatible device. It seems that the Apple Remote is compatible. I ordered one.

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As long as it’s one of the older ones that works with infrared - the newer models done use infrared so won’t be compatible. You can usually pick up those, or replicas, very cheaply.

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A major theme of this thread concerns the end of the IR remote control era:

I note from HFN that Varese comes with a bluetooth remote, not IR.

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I have just received the apple remote. It works. Thanks for the support.

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Yes, but that’s not to say an IR remote won’t work with the new gear. Apparently the Plank is fine with the Lina for example.

It works nicely with my Varèse, too.

(Cough. That last bit might be lies. I hope one day both parts might be true. I love my Plank, and I’d love a Varèse.)

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A quick feedback: the remote works. But the remote will stop working if:

  1. turn the display off (on mosaic)
  2. put the system to sleep
  3. wake the system (display still off)

Remote will not work. It will only work if I turn the display on (on mosaic)

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Same with my Norma remote…