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Upgrade LP12 or buy new VPI?

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I have an LP12 that I have owned for 10+ years. It is the basic model. I am getting back into analog and was wondering should I upgrade my LP12 or just buy a new table? I have a friend who has suggested the VPI Super Scoutmaster so that is at the top of my list. So if you guys/gals where in my dilemma what would you do?

1. Upgrade LP12?
2. Buy VPI SSM?
3. Buy VPI TNT 6?

I will be paring the player with an Aesthetix Rhea Phono. Cartridge is to be determined as well.

Thanks...
bryans
dan_ed
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So, Bryans, what type of sound do you like? Are you happy with the warm, musical or do you long for detail and dynamics? No wrong answers, just asking what your preferences are as this will help you decide what you want to do.
jaybo
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keep the linn
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rauliruegas
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Dear Bryans: I agree with Dan and Thomas: go for a better table.

The best times of the LP12 are already past/over, with all its up-grades, the design is exahusted.

I think that you have to look elsewhere like: Galibier, Acoustic Signature, Simon Yorke, etc, etc, now it depends too which your budget for it. You have to choose too for a cartridge/tonearm combo that fit your music priorities/budget.

Regards and enjoy the music.
raul.
matt_b
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Making this post exactly 2 years and 18 days later. Keep the Linn!!! Well, now you can buy the Keel, which is one of the most dramatic improvements they have ever engineered since the lp12's inception!. You can also get the ekos se titanium arm, the new akiva, and the new trampoline. The lp12 isn't dead, it's alive as ever and sounding better than ever. keep the tables, as they're starting to claim more demand now.
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