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best upgrade for 'standard' LP12

I have a Linn LP12/Rega RB300/Grado Sonata which is level and on a good (Audiotech)stand, and am wondering what is a good upgrade that does not involve tearing the table or tonearm apart?

Are the Linn upgrades a reasonable alternative to the Origin and others that are highly touted?

I do not have the trampolin or Lingo, what kind of improvements do these make?

The sound I am getting now has a little midbass ripeness (or lack of definition in the mid/lower bass) and is slightly thin in the upper end. The midrange is very nice and has an intimate quality and the 'Linn beat' seems alive and well.

Overall I am very happy with my setup but wonder if there is a few simple lower cost things I can do that will help these areas.

thanks

Phil
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egoss
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I think the best money you could spend would be to ditch the Grado and pick up a Dynavector cartridge. It will seem to do almost everything a Lingo will do - although the Lingo or Armageddon are definitely worthy upgrades - for a lot less money. The Grado adds to the LP-12 "bloom" in the midbass, and a Dynavector will tighten it up A LOT - and increase detail & dynamics in the top end as well. A DV-10X4 MKII or, if you can swing it a DV-20XH, will improve your system the most, for not a ton of money. Make sure you buy the cartridge from someone who knows how to install it - there's no faster way to ruin a good Linn than just slapping a cartridge in the arm and thinking it will work perfectly. There IS a skill to cartridge installation - so seek out a qualified dealer - please!
Best of luck,
Ed
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