Favorite Platform for Linn LP12

Don, if you have suspended floors, which do usually cause some issues with most turntables, I would suggest that for your Linn, not only do you look into the Tramp 2, but also a very light stand to sit the table on. Lightweight stands are usually best for the LP12. A wall shelf can be ideal, but it is usually a little difficult to get it perfectly level and again, as you are seeing, they can warp. There is no love for the LP12 on most forums these days, and this one is no exception. Usually we see folk who have absolutely no clue as to what the LP12 sounds like today in its current iteration, come out and naysay because a) they either last owned the table back in the early 80's...which now makes them Linn experts on all fronts...or b) they like a specific table ( submit any brand here including the Crossley) and are sure their favorite purchase easily beats the LP12, even though they have never heard an LP12! 

@daveyf  HI and thank you for your reply!  I will certainly look into the Tramp 2 more :)  

Years ago, I did use a nice lightweight table that worked very well.  However, as I am now aging, trying to bend down or kneel, etc to cue the cartridge... it has become very difficult on my knees and joints.  

By using the wall shelf, I can simply walk right up to it standing and no longer have to deal with the pain from bending or kneeling.  By using the adjustable three point system that the shelf rests upon, I am am able to level the table quite well using several levels.  I just really need to find a shelf material that the Linn will like and that also won't warp.

I think I will try visiting a wood shop this afternoon that has various types of both furniture grade ply and marine ply of varying thickness and see what they might recommend that may resist warping. 

I'm still keeping an open mind and welcome additional options/suggestions.

Thanks again,
Don

@no_regrets   Don, try sourcing a bamboo shelf. This is the newest shelf material for audio that is being used extensively now...and IME using it under a few pieces of gear, it works extremely well! Someone once said that bamboo is nature's carbon fibre! 

@daveyf  That sounds interesting... thank you for the tip!  I'll do some research and see if there are any indications of warping with bamboo and how heavy it may be.  

I remember from the good ole days, they always recommended low mass, lightweight, but rigid platforms.  That may explain why the maple butcher block I tried didn't work well with my Linn.  It's rigid, but was heavy and certainly had mass to it and it cluttered up the sound.  The maple butcher blocks may be good for some components, but it didn't seem to work well with my LP12.  Hopefully the Bamboo will be a better match :)

Best Wishes,
Don

@daveyf 
@no_regrets 
On a serious note I still fettle Linns.
If you have a suspended timber floor, in my view you cant beat a light rigid wall hung shelf hung on a structural wall - structural wall being load bearing, with direct vertical path to foundation block. Non structural walls will move with the floor.

If you have a concrete floor, either the above or light rigid table.

What I have found is that no shelf has zero resonance, even bamboo, and you can often get better results with gear sitting directly on a light rigid frame with no shelf.