Linn lp12

The motor in my old LP12 ran for over 20 yrs without any sign of trouble (still running now several years after I sold it). After switch on I would leave it running continuously for 5 or 6 hours, usually giving it a small assist on startup (but not really needed even though it might take a second or 2 longer to stabilise).

Is your unit powered by Valhalla or Lingo? (Int or Ext supply)

The aftermarket Hercules II supply is even worse in respect of achieving stable speed. It must be assisted on startup or you may wait a long time...

Just as a thought have you checked the bearing to see if any "gumming" has built up? If you are not near a dealer I can recommend with full confidence, Rick at AlternativeAudio.com, he is in Ft.Collins Colo. and has people nationwide send their LP12's to him. He has mine sounding better that I think it should. He can not only fix it but also tune it to it's full performance potential.

Correction it audioalternative.com not backwards as I had listed. Brain flatulence:)

Syntax, You deserve the Balkan award for the best Linn
joke ever. BTW are you sure that you are (100%) German?

I am embarrassed to admit to have owned the thing but there
are two screws from the II WW stock near the motor by which
the belt tension can be adjusted. If Drifter also owns
the corresponding screwdriver he can try this first.

Regards,

Want to thank you guys for your replys and help! My friend Wingnut was a member and would have had it figured out and running by now, if he was still with us. I really appriciate all your help...I have the Valhalla and should send it off and have it gone through. I did order the Hercules and am currently waiting for it to arrive, hope it's as good as advertised...lol. @Polk432 would love to see the pics of yours, you can email me at rralls1@live.com ....@Syntax...huh...thanks I think. You are truly blessed to have such great gear...am in awe...again...thank you everyone!