In essence, all you’re saying is that it’s complicated.
There’s a whole range of LP12s that can be compared with lots of other turntables.
Is the LP12 going to win out in every case? Of course, it can’t.
It all depends on what the person is looking for. For example, is there synergy with what you’ve already got? That was the case with me last year.
With such a variety of components, it’s always going to be possible to find one element to criticise. Everybody has their own bete noire.
My point was that quoting the high price of a brand new top of the range LP12 with cartridge, phono stage and all the bells and whistles to argue that the LP12 is expensive is a complete non sequitur. So what. Lots of hifi is expensive.
The fact is the basic cost of the LP12 hasn’t changed as much as some people try to make out.
All Linn has done is to try to compete in a more rarefied market as well. That doesn’t really affect current owners of the LP12 who have no desire to upgrade. It’s what Linn need to do to survive and prosper. I am not sure why so many people are getting their knickers in a twist about it.