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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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signaforce OP
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Unfortunate how LP12 threads seem to degrade. Great discussion prior. 

I learned a lot about the iconic Linn LP12! If I can find one at the right price /.condition / options I will join your ranks, or may buy a new Majik. I think I need to own a product that generates so much emotion. Thanks you!

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thecarpathian
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"Good to hear a wife open to all positions!"

Ahem...🤔🙀

lewm
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If I were a lawyer or a judge, I would have to side with mylogic.  His statement, accurately quoted by cleeds, does not stipulate that if you own a Linn 12 you ought not to comment on a Linn LP12.  He is trying to say that whether you own a Linn LP12 or not, you are free to comment on it. Perhaps the moniker "mylogic" is a bit provocative.

mylogic
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@thecarpathian

’Good to hear a wife open to all positions’

 

Just to say the comment has to be considered ‘tongue in cheek’ and in relation to newton_john and myself in our conversations.

I don’t want to offend anyone else tonight!

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daveyf
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@lewm, I don’t think anyone here is saying that ownership of a LP12 is required before a member can comment on it. However, it would be perhaps better if those who have a negative opinion of the table…also disclose upfront as to their reasoning..and to the fact that they have no ownership of the table. Personally, I don’t have a problem with someone putting their 2cents in, but I do like to know if they are coming from a place of actual experience, or expertise.

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