Linn Bedrok LP12 Plinth Upgrade

@daveyf. I am fully aware that the newer LP 12s are much better built in terms of materials and manufacturing tolerances. Fair point, however.

Did anyone ever compare the 80s Linn LP12 with a Logic DM101 back in the day?

Five years ago l restored a 1980s Logic DM100 MK2 electronic and made no modifications at all. The turntable just plays records with no fussing or need for ‘fettling’ The plinth is so heavy and robust with a 8mm solid aluminium sub chassis. A unique three point six spring suspension (plus the centre spring for heavier arms) makes this turntable a very good buy. Set it up and just play…..

l recently replaced the ‘basic’ fitted Syrinx LE1 arm with an Audio Origami rewired Syrinx PU3. The arm just bolts straight on to the aluminium sub chassis so no separate sound degrading arm board. I have decided to put away all the ‘upgradeitus’ syndrome as this turntable (for me and my opinion only) will be the one to keep.

l would love to know what others know about Logic and their plinth. It appears to me anyway that they very much nailed their plinth design 40 years ago. As far as l know this spring configuration was never adopted by any other manufacturers.

I’ve been in the hobby since the early 70s, living in the NE US in proximity to both Boston and NYC, a frequent visitor to some of the legendary stores in those two cities and then living in Washington DC since those days, and I’ve never ever heard of Logic or its turntables. What gives?

Did anyone ever compare the 80s Linn LP12 with a Logic DM101 back in the day?

Yes I had a Linn once with Syrinx PU2 when I was a student.

Also had a Logic DM101 for a short period around that time.

The Logic was quite good for the money, but the suspension was very twitchy.

The Sota Star that followed had a much more stable suspension system and was a sigiificant upgrade in sound quality to both.

I googled Logic.  Very interesting spring-suspended TT and very reminiscent of the early AR XA turntable, which was my own first true audiophile turntable, probably in 1970-71. I suppose Logic may have crossed my path at some point, and I just forgot about it. I can say they were not marketed very vigorously in New York City or New England audio stores back then, Seems like the DM101 could be tweaked in a positive direction. Spring suspension could benefit from some damping, or so it seems.