Linn LP12 turntable

@yoyoyaya   I don't think the upgrades are as you say..'fixing flaws in the original design and engineering'. Instead, I think the upgrades are exactly that..upgrades. Brought about by evolution of the design and fresh thinking as time has gone by. 

Any older product could be labeled as insufficient if compared to what has come since, and evolved. For just one example, one could say that cars from the past were flawed in their designs and engineering compared to today's vehicle...but i think that would be a disingenuous statement.

@mylogic   You ask would it be more economical to sell your early Nirvana model LP12 and buy a second hand or new model with all of the upgrades. The answer to that is possibly, but not always. It would depend on what upgrades are required and the ability to budget for a 'once and done' move ( which is not feasible for most folks). The benefit to the LP12 is that one can incrementally upgrade upwards...'as budget allows'. This aspect seems to be overlooked by the many detractors. But, I believe it is a very important one and one that has significant value. 

Short answer: Buy it. It is a quality classic turntable. With those upgrades, $2400 is a value. And, a safe investment - it is unlikely that it will ever be worth significantly less than $2400..

I have had many turntables over the years and currently own three.

1- Nottingham Systemdeck with Koetsu RSP cartridge

2- New Rega P10 with Transfiguration Proteus D cartridge

3- Four year old Linn LP 12, Lingo 3 and many other upgrades with Grado Aeon 3 cartridge.

Of the three, it's the LP12 which brings me the most joy. I did add a steel wall mount to eliminate footfall issues.

For what it's worth, the LP12 kicked out of my system a VPI Classic 3 Signature table.

@panzrwagn Agreed. But I am not a TT collector. I stated earlier the reasons this particular TT was a no go, but a newer LP12 could be… better shape… better arm.

@awise1961 A very interesting observation, in that you own both but prefer your LP12 over your P10. If you don’t mind sharing, why specifically does your LP12 bring you more joy?