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Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?

Greetings from Germany!

I might need some help to decide my next steps into vinyl. :) Currently I use a Project Classic with an pretty old AT-F2 cartridge, which is connected to an Atoll IN200 Signature with its P100 Phono Board.

I ran across a Linn Axis with Akito 2 tone arm and a semi damaged Benz Micro Glider cartridge (the needle is a little crooked, fix should be around 100-200€ at Benz themselves). The player was recently maintenanced during which the Elkos have been replaced.

So, the question is: should I move from a rather newish Project to an rather oldish Linn with a better system? I’d need to spent an additional 150€ to get the Axis.

Thanks for your feedback!

Andreas

andlum
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mapman
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I’ve had my Linn Axis for 35 years now and it’s not going anywhere as long as it continues to deliver that beautiful music the way it always has to-date. . A classic piece!

andlum OP
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Sorry guys, i just found an offer for a LP12 with BASIK LV V tone arm, fresh service and a cheap AT system for 999€. Does this sound like the better long term deal? It has a "minor" tone arm and would need a new system some day.

https://www.audio-markt.de/market/auction/?auction_id=98703

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There are different generations and levels of the LP12. Ask which power supply it uses. That would also help date this table. 

What do you mean "would need a new system?" Install a new tonearm?

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@mapman , glad to hear your Axis is still performing well. Have you ever done any mods or upgrades? 

 

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mapman
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Added an auto arm lift device and use a different felt pad. That’s it. Nothing major. Axis is good to go out of the can if still in good working order.

 

Also the Basik tonearm works great with low compliance DL103R MC cart.  Can highly recommend that combo.  Was a bit concerned about that match prior but close enough I decided to give it a go and glad I did. 

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