Linn Bedrok LP12 Plinth Upgrade

Sorry to disappoint you, but the current LP12 does not fall out of tune

@daveyf

I’m not disappointed, I’ve heard the later iterations ( $60k fully loaded ) and they are indeed much improved. I’ve often thought about getting another to put my Naim Aro on, for posterity. I also liked the Pink Linn with vector drive some years ago.

Try your Linn without a plinth, you can use T-slot extrusions. you might be surprised. No box is without its own inherent colourations.

As an aside I can't stand the current fad of replacing the springs with grommets - definitely out of tune literally with that "mod". I hear one note bass with grommets.

@dover I have heard a Linn LP12 without a plinth, it did nothing for me. I do agree, the new grommets/mushrooms are also nothing special, having heard that mod as well, i wouldn’t consider them either.

@daveyf. I am fully aware that the newer LP 12s are much better built in terms of materials and manufacturing tolerances. Fair point, however.

Did anyone ever compare the 80s Linn LP12 with a Logic DM101 back in the day?

Five years ago l restored a 1980s Logic DM100 MK2 electronic and made no modifications at all. The turntable just plays records with no fussing or need for ‘fettling’ The plinth is so heavy and robust with a 8mm solid aluminium sub chassis. A unique three point six spring suspension (plus the centre spring for heavier arms) makes this turntable a very good buy. Set it up and just play…..

l recently replaced the ‘basic’ fitted Syrinx LE1 arm with an Audio Origami rewired Syrinx PU3. The arm just bolts straight on to the aluminium sub chassis so no separate sound degrading arm board. I have decided to put away all the ‘upgradeitus’ syndrome as this turntable (for me and my opinion only) will be the one to keep.

l would love to know what others know about Logic and their plinth. It appears to me anyway that they very much nailed their plinth design 40 years ago. As far as l know this spring configuration was never adopted by any other manufacturers.