Sonic differences Ariston 11S vs Linn LP-12

Many say these two units compare favorably. Has anyone owned one of each with the same arm and done side-by-side comparison? What were your thoughts?

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jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 12-09-2022 at 05:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oh yes, Ivor went to a conical bearing rather than a ball bearing in the Ariston RD. Sonically it doesn't matter!
jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 12-09-2022 at 05:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete One of my Aristons has a Grace 707 arm , as does my Linn Sondek.
daveyf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,874 posts 12-09-2022 at 05:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jasonbourne52 Sorry, but the bearing design is one of the most important aspects of the LP12. Anyone who owns one would know this. For example, the new Karousel bearing is a MAJOR upgrade over even the prior Cirkus bearing, which was itself a major upgrade over the prior bearing design.
zavato Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,403 posts 12-21-2022 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @daveyf The Karousel is silly good