LP12 upgrades


Are there any upgrades worth considering for a table S/N 59xxx, that don't cost a fortune??? Crikus;750, Lingo 2 ; $2000 plus, nicer cartridge at least $1000. Are the 30 year old Nirvana springs worth replacing too. It seems as though by the time I get done here....I will have more than enough to finance all but the absolute best efforts offered by REGA, Music Hall, and Project. Any thoughts or possible upgrade paths that would be more affordable, The only ones I know is Trampolin, or rebuilding existing Vahalla power supply? Still about $600. Would it make more sense to trade my deck in against a Magik deck.

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Linn is a world unto itself. I suggest you post your questions on the Linn Forum, as they love to chat endlessly about stuff like that. IMO, the Linn can be a really nice table IF you have someone really good to do the setup and upgrades for you. Some like the older pre-Cirkus sound, so don't assume upgrading will be better. All this said, I would personally prefer a well set up Linn to anything by Rega, Pro-Ject or Music Hall. But that's me.
Pre Cirkus for me! But professional setup is imperative. I'd look for an Armageddon power supply. Huge upgrade over the Lingo. You can also ask on the Naim Forum. They are incredibly helpful with LP12s. Wish I still had mine but there were no setup guys in my area.
I put an Origin Live Advanced DC motor on mine and the results were outstanding. I waited and waited before deciding to purchase and wished I would have did it sooner. An amazing upgrade. Search audiogon for "ORIGIN LIVE DC MOTOR KITS" and you'll find where I purchased mine. Like I said, I wished I'd done it sooner. I had the Valhalla prior to the switch.