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Thinking about buying an Lp12, Lingo table.

Greetings everyone.

After having had a VERY disappointing short life with a Rega RP6/exact (never again and you may read my previous posts) I am thinking about buying a used LP12. I was the very happy owner of a Linn Axis for about 27 years and I regrettably sold it last April to purchase the Rega. I wish I have never done that but I learned that the Axis board tend to go bad after years and you can not find replacements. I am looking at an LP12 from the mid nineties with serial number above 93000. It comes with the Lingo power Supply (original version), Cirkus, Trampoline (original version) , Akito tonearm and a Audio Technica ML-150 cartridge (which I would toss) , brand new original Linn box. The table is on consignment at a very reputable Linn dealer and they are asking $3100 plus shipping. I think that it is a little high. 

Questions:
I understand that the table need to be serviced and adjusted which can be a drag but I guess is part of ownership. Also I would put the table in a cabinet but unfortunately the floors below are a little wobbly and I am afraid that just by walking on daily basis even when the table is not in use it would put a lot of stress on the suspension, springs, etc. 

The table has had virtually no use for the past few years and it seems in almost mint condition. 

Thanks and I look forward to your replies. 



pivetta
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varyat
145 posts
 
If you have access to someone who knows how to properly set up an LP12 then I would go for it. An LP12 that is properly set up will not go out of tune- the DIY'ers have mucked this fact up over the years.
As time goes on you can upgrade the deck in question to a very high standard- Radikal power supply should be the next step, then the arm.Go on the Linn Forum and get some feedback for techs in your area that may be able to help you-it is an international forum. There is just something magical about an LP12- gets to the heart of the music. Good luck!
ATB,
Mark
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
Did you buy the Rega new, and what problem did you have?
jperry
2,458 posts
 
Look for a used SME 10 in your price range. Easy to set up and maintain,  Sounds great.
pivetta OP
46 posts
 
Hi Orpheus10.

The problem with the Rega is that they hum like crazy. I tried everything possible and and you may read it in some of my other posts. The table is now back at the service center to figure out what is wrong with it. They sent my dealer a bran new tonearm, RB 303 a new Exact cartridge and a new circuit board for the TT PSU. He connected everything and there was a loud noise when touching the tonearm. The cueing mechanism is way too fast and it is impossible to start a record from the beginning without the cartridge skipping ahead due to the speed at which it drops. The TT PSU makes a loud "pop" when turning it off.

Why not send me a new turntable and call it a day. A friend of mine went through 7 Rega tables and had nothing but problems. The cartridges loose volume constantly after a few months of use. Also the subplatjer is absolute garbage considering the price of almost $2000 including cartridge. I must say that they are very musical and they track well.

Some folks do a Incognito re wire and in most cases it gets rid of the problem but I don;t think I want to drop another $250 plays another $120 on an aftermarket subplatjer. Needless to say I am very disappointed and you can read all sort of complaints about Rega products. The other issue is that the new P6 just came out and the price of the Rp6 has dropped by $500 therefore there goes any kind of resale value. My dealer is willing to exchange it for something different. 
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noromance
9,975 posts
 
Forget it if you have bad floors and like to play while you move around. If the house is brick, you could wall mount. If the house is wood, forget it. You'll need an Ittok at least; otherwise not good value. 

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