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Linn Sondek question

What is it about a Linn Sondek LP12 that requires it to be tuned up?  I was at a Linn specialist recently and was amazed at the amount of Linn Sondeks he had just in waiting for "tune ups" or whatever they needed.  There must have been at least twenty.  So, how often does this have to be done?  Is it the springs, weather conditions etc.  I never see other tables requiring this kind of attention for what seems to be required on a regular basis.  Can it be done by the owner?  Seems like a lot of fiddling.  The setup that was there sounded great.  There is a specialist on youtube that posts many Linns and the sound quality is fantastic, but at what cost?  Like I said, I have never seen that many tables requiring attention in my life.  So what his the thing with these tables?
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nkonor
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thomasok,

Great post to go along with your great Tune up. Enjoying my LP12 playing “Donald Fagen - The Nightfly” / MFSL UD1S 2-003.

These MFSL are great. I see other ‘One Step’ process recordings being offered on the market. Guys if the Music is to your liking, check them out.

Best
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mofimadness
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“Donald Fagen - The Nightfly” / MFSL UD1S 2-003.

These MFSL are great. I see other ‘One Step’ process recordings being offered on the market. Guys if the Music is to your liking, check them out.
+1...I've had mine for several days now and it is indeed amazing.  All (3) of the UD1S releases have been SPECTACULAR.
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daveyf
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ThomasOk, thank you for chiming in.
It is interesting how on so many of these threads, that people post their experience of the table, and yet they have either a) not heard it in decades or b) never owned the LP12, or c) maybe compared a poorly set up older LP12 with something that is their current favorite.
So much misinformation!
I guess it is now Nandric’s turn to come back and give us more pearls of his wisdom, LOL.
Personally, I believe in this table and feel that it still offers top-flite performance, if set up correctly and if updated to the current specs.
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daveyf
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nkonor, please elaborate a little more on your findings of the latest MoFi One Step Donald Fagen LP. Since it is originally a digital recording, i wonder how it compares to the two other MoFi One Step releases in regards to the SQ.
nkonor
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daveyf,

Turned 66yrs today. I like your cat. Wife and I take care of 10 feral cats: One dark longhair tiger.Could almost look like brothers.

Is "Nightfly" as good as "Abraxas" or "BIll Evans"?  Not IMHO.

Too much digital edginess,hardness and glare throughout. Is it a good recording- Yes. I do wish they had used the tapes from my MCA audiophile pressing of "Goucho"

The cymbals and horns, some of the upper midrange are bright and edgy. Most of the vocals are pretty smooth, maybe one of its saving graces. Drums and bass are spectacular.Most piano is good. Still some glare in the upper registers. 

All three recordings released are Quiet Vinyl. Separation of instruments, notes and voices is excellent. Width and Depth are very good.This recording will never wear out. It will never be a FAV. 

Should you own it ? -  Yes; It is part of a limited series like the UHQRs. Some collector in the future will have to have it. Probably only get what you paid for it; but you'll get your money back. It will never be a "Dark Side"

I already placed my order for two (2) copies of the next one; " Bridge Over Troubled Water "

Best to you
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