What would you chose? VPI MKIII vs. Linn LP-12


Hi All,

Looking for some advice here. Which front end would you chose...VPI MKIII/Sumiko MMT/Grado Sonata or Linn LP12/Linn Ittok/Linn Karma? Either of these turntable combinations would be running through a MFA Magus. Thanks for you help.

JEMM
jemm
Dear Jemm: I think that you can up-grade your VPI TT through VPI options and certainly you could change the Sumiko tonearm for a different one too.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
just an FYI, I own a VPI Table, but I have always loved the Linn LP-12, what a great sounding table! I also like the tweaks you can do with it.

Ahh the heck with it, buy the darn Linn!!!
Raul, thanks for your comments. Any suggests for the tonearm? If I keep the MMT, any other suggestions concerning cartridge. In my area Dynavector, Clearaudio, Benz are available.

Macdadtexas, thanks for your encouragement. I just might buy the Linn.
Hi,
I use my Sonata with SME 309,the combination is perfect.Keep the VPI it is a great table.
Both great, but I pick the Linn LP!2 (I own one). From what I have heard it is both sweeter and more detailed with the right cartridge than the VPI which (to my ears) sound a little clinical. I like a Lyra on a Linn.