Linn Bedrok LP12 Plinth Upgrade

@lewm  I just took a look at your system. Nice. Have you had the opportunity of hearing what a new LP12 Akurate or Klimax model would be like in your system? 

I suspect you might be pleasantly surprised. 

@lewm

Since you mention the title of this thread, it is in full “Linn Bedrok LP12 Plinth Upgrade.”

It’s about a potential upgrade for a turntable that I own and you don’t.

Not much point in you considering the upgrade if you don’t have the turntable.

Incidentally, if you were to take up Davey’s suggestion, the Bedrok would be worthy of consideration.

The Majik LP12 with Bedrok could be an alternative to the Akurate, now Selekt LP12 or even the Klimax LP12. At least one dealer is offering a dem of all three configurations side by side.

I plumped for a second hand Klimax last year before the Bedrok became available. Maybe, I’d choose differently now.

watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqP4eHBSlI4&t=2s

minute 5, the shaft simply drops into the bearing with no resistance

clunk

he removes it, adds a few drops of oil, it simply drops in again

clunk again.

There is no way in the world that that can be considered fine tolerances. and what makes the clunk noise? shouldn't it be zero contact floating on oil?

minute 6, drop the tonearm post in the mount indicates no close fit either.

I guess this thread should be a discussion only including LP12 owners, who also do not own the Bedrock. 

@lewm 

Not at all. Feel free to comment as much as you want. But expect what you say to be challenged occasionally.