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Linn LP12 turntable

I was in my favorite audio store yesterday talking turntables… Rega P10, MoFi MasterDeck etc, when he stated he had a Linn LP12 he was selling for a customer at $2,400 & the customer had $14K (with upgrades) into it. Intriguing, but knew nothing about Linn. After my research, people seem to love it or hate it. But it is installed in many fine audiogon systems. 
I would like your thoughts and recommendations. 
I have asked the following questions of the dealer: 

1. Date of production 

2. Upgrades that have been added 

3. Power supply / tone arm

4. Condition 

5. Recently serviced

I have not yet seen it, but it is there now. What other questions should I ask?

My current analog system: 

Pro-ject 1xpression carbon classic with Hana ML

Rega Aria

PS Audio BHK pre

Simaudio Moon 330A amp

KEF R11’s

Advise would be greatly appreciated. 

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yoyoyaya
805 posts
 

Hi @allesandrocat. I'm delighted you have found a TT you love. If you like the SME 10 then you would be well served by an SME 20 or 30, or, depending on the age of your SME 10, one of the newer power supplies. Regards Y

gordon
141 posts
 

There’s al LP12 listed here for $54k.  Will probably sell quickly, so if you’re in the market…(no, I don’t have anything to do with the sale)

Also, Linn are coming out with a new plinth @ 9k pounds.  Save up.

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signaforce OP
239 posts
 

@gordon 

I will jump on it… not!
9k plinth… incredible! Once again… not!
Their profit margins must be outrageous. 

lewm
13,258 posts
 

I’m guessing the $9K plinth is taken from the 50th anniversary LP12, the one for sale at $54K here on Audiogon. Reportedly it’s made from a densified wood, a la Panzerholz. I’m guessing Linn has decided to make that new plinth available to owners of lower level LP12s, as an upgrade. Since the 50th anniversary unit for sale here seems to be “pre-owned”, I wonder what is or was the cost when new.

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thecarpathian
4,796 posts
 

Geez, I thought he meant 9000 lbs.!

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