If you don't mind shipping it, I recommend Rick at audioalternative.com in Ft.Collins Colo. He can help you pack it for shipping even send you a Linn box if you need. I know that he has people sending him LP12's from as far as each coast and seems to have a very good following. You can see more about the store in the Sept. issue of Stereophile, look at Fremers Analog Corner. In my opinion Rick has LP12 blood in his veins like a legendary Ferrari mechanic that will only work on Ferrari's. It's worth a phone call or an e-mail. As an owner of an LP12 I can attest that one correctly tuned is a tough table to beat. If this is to be your last table, why not maximize it's performance?
In Illinois, who can professionally set-up my Linn
I purchased a beautiful Linn Sondek LP12 with Cirkus, Valhalla, Ittok LVii Mk. II, new Linn arm board, Benz Micro Glider SL and original dust cover. I made a custom acrylic baseboard and purchased four spike stands for the plinth. The plinth was completely restored. I have a new belt and new suspension springs. I would like to have someone with the Linn tools and training to set-up the deck, check my cart alignment and get the most from this deck. It will likely be the last table I own as I have much invested in it and I like the sound as it sits. I contemplated a DC motor upgrade from Origin Live but opted to keep my upgraded Valhalla power supply. I went through the board and replaced all the caps, wire-wound resistors and did the diode mod as well as replaced some film caps. It does well.
I know there are some Linn dealers in Chicago but I am in Central Illinois (home of a Big 10 institution with Orange and Blue) so someone more local? Someone that will show me what and why they are doing what they are doing?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I figure as much as I have into this deck (relative - to me, anyway) I woul dlike to have it professionally set-up and tweaked for the optimal sound quality.
Thank you in advance,
D
I know there are some Linn dealers in Chicago but I am in Central Illinois (home of a Big 10 institution with Orange and Blue) so someone more local? Someone that will show me what and why they are doing what they are doing?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I figure as much as I have into this deck (relative - to me, anyway) I woul dlike to have it professionally set-up and tweaked for the optimal sound quality.
Thank you in advance,
D