Linn Axis w/basic arm/Denon DL 160 should I bite?


Getting back into turntables after a 20 year break I,m going to take a listen to the Linn Axis this week and wondered for $795 (dealer)should i be looking elsewhere?

I listened to a new Music hall 5.1 with the magic on it and did not like the recessed sound at all,(brighter sound that I prefer could be fixed with a different cart said the dealer)

20 years ago I owned a built LP12/Lingo when I lived in the UK and loved the musicality of it and I,m hoping its little brother a similar brighter musical soundstage I,m after...... any ideas? thanks in advance.
carlukok
The Axis is/was a good TT. But IMO 795 is too much for the Linn. It is an older table so you will take your chances with things like rubber dry and cracked, and bad caps etc.I have also heard of reliabiity issues with the electronic motor of the Axis. IMO I would look to Rega for a budget table.
I've owned my axis for 22 years and it's been refurbished. A used Axis should go for way less than $795. Linn Axis/Basic arm/no cart goes for $400 average on ebay.
I agree. It's a great little table, but $795 is way too much.

I just setup a Project Debut Carbon for a friend of mine and I was very impreesed with the build and sound quality of this table and it's only $399 new.