Linn LP12 turntable

I’ll throw in my experience with  my LP12. Bought a Majik version and have upgraded all components to where it’s equivalent to the Klimax- about $20k. Owned an AR XA back in the day. The ONLY downside to the TT is its susceptibility to footfall. I really had to work on this in my house  w P&B foundation. After going all upgrades, the suspension & power supply impacted SQ the most. Next was moving to a audioquest phono cable over the stock cable. I went to Lyra Kleos and couldn’t be happier with it. I have a new Krell (SS) phono pre which was a nice improvement. 
 

good question great thread

@newton_john I am no fan of any of the Linn phono stages. The Original Urika is, IMO, nothing special. So, when you went from a Urika to a Urika 11, you still are not hearing what a great analog ( and IME preferably a tube) phono stage will offer. YMMV.

@ yoyoyaya

Hi, in fact my SME 10 is one of the last models built and therefore equipped substantially with the latest PSU and the dark support for vinyl. In fact it is very precise in rotation speed. I also equipped it with a SME Series IV tonearm. This does not mean that, given my positive experience, I would also like to have an LP 12. On the other hand I do not listen to music with CDs and sometimes I listen to digital music with a self-built streamer/DAC based on IAN Canada cards.
Greetings.

Alessandro

@newton_john Thanks for the pictures. The piano black looks great!

@newton_john

Going over to the dark side.

Lovely respray and craftsmanship.
l see the Quadraspire had to go too for a more in vogue modern look. Your decision, the wife’s or both?

More harmony in the music and home life?

It can be a hard mix to get right sometimes unless wives are onboard as well.

This subject has often caused division and thoughts of, shall l keep the wife and get rid of the elephant in the room, or keep the elephant and let go of the wife. Ha!

Saying this……l wonder if the latter has ever happened?

Anyone??