Linn LP12 turntable

I’ll try to get back on track with a summary of my thoughts on the turntable.

It is perfectly valid to suggest the LP12 might not be the best turntable option for everyone. For example, my grown up children all have ProJects because the LP12 was too expensive.

What we share is a love of vinyl records -- the choice of turntable is secondary. Some people may prefer the sound and looks of a Rega, a Technics or whatever.

Personally, I found that the LP12 had something special about its sound right from the word go. Also, its modular design enables future upgrades, if that’s the way the one is likely to go. You can be confident that Linn will be introducing more upgrades in future. The downside is that they are getting more expensive, but at least there’s a choice.

It’s all a matter of personal preference and tastes. In the UK, we are blessed with a good Linn dealer network. In other parts of the world, lack of service facilities may be a problem.

I regularly hear records on other turntables at a vinyl night in our local pub. Clearly, it does not always have to be an LP12 to enjoy vinyl.

I’ve owned an LP 12 since 1998. Over that time there have been a number of changes that I’ve made- different arm, cartridge, power supply, bearing and chassis. I find it to be an excellent turntable. Are there better? Probably. Do I care? Not one bit. This is my last turntable.

@zavato  While I agree that the LP12 is an excellent table ,and I am a big fan of it, I also think that as the price increases, it begins to bump up against competition that would/should make one choose differently. 

I agree @daveyf and if I have not had my LP12 all these year and I were getting into vinyl from the ground floor, I seriously question whether I would choose the LP12, not because it's bad, because there are other excellent options. But I am not about to dump my LP12 at this point! 

BTW, yes, the Teifenbrun family is Jewish. With a turntable called a Sondek, a small speaker called a Katan, and kids names Gilad & Natan, a cartridge called Akiva, the clues are there.