I would watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCAhllcc_Ew
I think Linn is overpriced, but you found a good deal, I'd take it.
Linn LP12 turntable
I was in my favorite audio store yesterday talking turntables… Rega P10, MoFi MasterDeck etc, when he stated he had a Linn LP12 he was selling for a customer at $2,400 & the customer had $14K (with upgrades) into it. Intriguing, but knew nothing about Linn. After my research, people seem to love it or hate it. But it is installed in many fine audiogon systems.
I would like your thoughts and recommendations.
I have asked the following questions of the dealer:
1. Date of production
2. Upgrades that have been added
3. Power supply / tone arm
4. Condition
5. Recently serviced
I have not yet seen it, but it is there now. What other questions should I ask?
My current analog system:
Pro-ject 1xpression carbon classic with Hana ML
Rega Aria
PS Audio BHK pre
Simaudio Moon 330A amp
KEF R11’s
Advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Is your favorite audio store a Linn dealer? Is there one nearby that can make sure it is set up properly, arm bearings ok, etc.? You are asking the right questions but if all the upgrades were done and they are only asking $2400 I would do it. It can be a finicky table which is why I ask about a local dealer who will be familiar with all the Linn idiosyncrasies. |
@grislybutter Great video… with a surprise ending… a P10, the table I had planned to purchase. 🤔 @jc4659 The nearest Linn dealer is about 3 hours away. |
I have a contemporary LP12 that started as the Selekt (configuration) and I purchased a separate cartridge. From there I incrementally upgraded the tone arm and subclasses... I already owned a top end and better photo stage... Audio Research Reference 3. Outstanding turntable with excellent upgradability. |
@signaforce I was surprised too, pleasantly as I am on my second Rega. I am not an expert but I would think at this level, it's the cartridge and phono stage that matter, the rest is solid both in the Linn and higher level Regas.
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