daveyf
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| Linn LP12 turntable @newton_john I am no fan of any of the Linn phono stages. The Original Urika is, IMO, nothing special. So, when you went from a Urika to a Urika 11, you still are not hearing what a great analog ( and IME preferably a tube) phono stage will offer... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable OP, I agree with you 100% that using an internal phono stage to do a A to D conversion is not ideal. Much better to have a stand alone phono stage that is all analog. ( which is why i use a CAT all tube phono stage). The new Bedrok plinth is b... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @signaforce Given your description of the LP12 at your dealers, I would say that this is not a particularly outstanding deal. If budget allows, I would definitely look for a table with a Karousel bearing, or at least a Cirkus with a better power ... | |
| Stereophile review of the new Wilson Watt/Puppy OP, the number of times we have read gushing reviews full of epiphanies for the reviewer...only to then discover months or years later that the piece that was reviewed has this and that flaw compared to the latest piece under review...is numerous ... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @mylogic You ask would it be more economical to sell your early Nirvana model LP12 and buy a second hand or new model with all of the upgrades. The answer to that is possibly, but not always. It would depend on what upgrades are required and the... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @yoyoyaya I don't think the upgrades are as you say..'fixing flaws in the original design and engineering'. Instead, I think the upgrades are exactly that..upgrades. Brought about by evolution of the design and fresh thinking as time has gone by... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @mylogic You seem to have misinterpreted my last post. I am saying pretty much the exact opposite to what you wrote! I am a big believer in the upgrades that Linn has come out with over the years. While I agree there is nothing wrong with owning ... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable One thing that I think should be mentioned is this: the LP12 today is a far different and superior table to the one that was brought out in the 70's. Over the years, Linn has engineered a number of improvements to the table, that essentially ren... | |
| What actually determines volume power? Is it watts? My 48 watts/ch tube amp creates the same amount of volume as my 250watt/ch ss amp ( that doubles down to 400 watts/ch at 4 ohms). The reason has to do with the ability of the transformers and the amount of current delivery to my speakers. Not watt... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @yoyoyaya I have heard a few Ittoks mounted on an Oracle. Not my favorite combo. Also heard a few mounted on Gyrodecs, but also not that impressive. I replaced my Ekos 2 with the 'WTA' Black, it was a nice upgrade as the 'Black' utilizes VDH ... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @signaforce I was wondering how the dealer could justify $14K with upgrades? I really question who these folk are kidding when they come out with statements like that, particularly since the claims are easily verified. As an aside, you might... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable @richardbrand The Linn LP12 can work well with a Trampolin 2 base on a heavier stand. I use mine atop a Sound Anchor stand that is quite heavy. The stand does sit on spikes that sit on a concrete floor. I have 'AB'ed the table on a lightweight l... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable I believe that the LP12 is actually relatively immune to foot falls, particularly if one is using a Trampoline 2. If there are issues, a very lightweight stand, like a Sound Organization, or a Target stand..and if available, a cheap IKEA Lack,will... | |
| Linn LP12 turntable When you buy a LP12, you need to remember that you are essentially buying a modular and upgradeable system. The fact that the table was originally built in 2000, or even earlier, would not concern me. The main upgrade path for LP12’s is as follows... | |
| Top 10 Live Albums I listened to the newly released MoFi Santana Lotus album tonight. It's a winner, with superb SQ and a very nice rendering of the 'live' space. As usual, the percussion section is mind blowing! That and the keyboards are the main stay of the band,... |