Linn LP12 turntable

Signaforce,,  yes the LP12 is more sensitive to footfall. One suggestion I can offer is to place a clear glass of water on the stand for your turntable. Walk around as you might while listening. If the water shows movement then that indicates the level of effect of footfall which the TT will be need to overcome. One thing you can try as well is brace the top of your stand to the wall behind it with a board, short shower rod that can be tightened etc. Then observe the water and see if the movement is reduced. That may help the LP12 in the rejection of influence of the environment or conditions it will be used in.

I hope that helps.

I’ve heard many fine systems from 1979 to fairly recently that had a Linn . I doubt you could do better sonically for 2 to 3 times the cost even used. Listen to it on a good system in the store & see. 

I am not an LP12 basher, but what does the spring suspension do, if the table is still sensitive to footfalls? I mean, why bother with the elaborate setup?

@jonwolfpell A very strong recommendation. Thanks
But not sure what listening at the dealer might do. They have my speakers, but a different cartridge, electronics & room acoustics. Would that not be too many variables?

@lewm A very good question. And the suspension design is very similar to the old AR, which they (supposedly) drove a nail into the plinth with no skipping (don’t believe that… but that’s the story). 

BTW, where are all the LP12 bashers?? If I make this purchase & then you come out… that would not be good…

Not sure that's $12k worth. Get the specs in writing. 

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