LP12 Setup: Dead & Lifeless: Where's the air?

Is the Dynavector new or used? A new cartridge will take some time to break in. Sean is right about loading and the rest. It may just need some time to wake up!

I don't know about your Linn dealer, but mine charged me $50.00 to tune up my LP12, and it was worth it. Linn tables are notorious for being finnicky and for good reason. When tuned exactly right, they sound wonderful. Unfortunately, they also must be retuned from time to time.

If I had known this beforehand, I might not have purchsed an LP12. But since I now have it, the great sound I get from it is worth the occasional hassle. Before you give up faith on the LP12, have your Linn guy tune it up. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Breeno,

Email me if you would like to have a setup manual. It's a zip file that is about 1/2 meg and opens in MS Word. Also, cut and paste this link in your browser. There is a lot of useful informations contained there. I would suggest printing it out and saving it for reference.

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Hills/4133/lp12_faq.txt

A faulty power supply would also contribute to what you describe. I can also send you a photo of what to look for.
Take the table to a Linn dealer if you still have doubts. Good luck.

Patrick

I agree with the above...check everything, or pay someone to set it up properly. Linn tables may be a bit warm in the mid bass, but mine has never ever sounded the way you described (with either the Benz Glider or Benz Ruby 2 cartridges).

Make sure the bearing has oil in it and the belt is fresh. I use Mobil 1 'cause the Linn oil is like unubtanium. I agree with all the above.