finchyboy

Hi Fella's i've decided i want to buy myself a Linn Sondek LP12 to play the old vinyl on but if i'm honest i know very little about them. Just wondered if anybody can give me a few pointer's on how to buy a descent 2nd hand one

1 what should i pay for a descent 2nd hand with power supply
2 what are the desireable modifications
3 what' the best power supply

that sort of thing

thanks in advance

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

IIRC, the desirable mods were new suspension, which later modles came with, and the Valhalla power supply.

Try to get one with a decent Linn arm, NOT the Basik, and probably not an Akito at that level. Ensure arm and deck bearings are in good nick.

If it's to be couriered/posted, it'll need stripping, and should be in it's original packing.

What cartridge do you intend using? AFAIK, Linn no longer make cartridges, nor stylii for the cartridges they DID make

I have an Axis/Akito/K18 setup that still sounds good to me;(

Alcazar

fatscoobfella1

iTrader: (1)

Just buy a Mitchell Gyrodec instead...Look and sound better and not as quirky to set up as an LP12..
LP12's are still good,but if you had all the upgrades it would cost a fortune!!

CharlesW

The Cirkus suspension upgrade is desirable. I wouldn't bother with the Lingo outboard power supply. Get an LP12 without and upgrade with an Origin Live DC motor and outboard power supply. It makes a huge difference.

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It's easy to fit. You can get some of your money back by selling the redundant Valhalla power supply on E-Bay.

If the LP12 come with an Ittok that's an OK arm. If it come without an arm, it's worth looking at the Origin Live arms. They are really good.

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