I owned an LP12 with a Basik Plus arm. The best sound I got was with a Shure V15xMR cart.
Linn Basik Turntable LVX Tonearm Shure V15 V Cart
I achieved a remarkable and unexpected sound and synergy with the trio of a Linn Basik Turntable, Basik LVX Tonearm and Shure V15 V Cart. This trio unexpectidly bested many of the top names in turntables and Carts around, such as Linn LP12, Oracle Alexandria, Thorens and equally good cart combinations.
I not only like the sound of the Basik LVX Arm but also like the ease of its detachable headshell.
I suspect the Linn Axis turntable (nice to have switch on top) will sound very close the same with the LVX tonearm as it has a similar motor and wooden top. Steel tops tend to sound just that, steely. I have noticed that feet placement does make a difference though.
I liked the sound of this Trio so much that I had a beautiful Cocobolo plinth made for it (keeping the wooden top in place) and had no degradation or change to the sonic signature. Feet placement does make a difference though, and could be different with the Axis.
See the review of my entire system including this turntable and Zu Audio Druid speakers powered by an Almarro 318B SET Amp on Audiogon under Virtual Systems, "Done for Now"
I not only like the sound of the Basik LVX Arm but also like the ease of its detachable headshell.
I suspect the Linn Axis turntable (nice to have switch on top) will sound very close the same with the LVX tonearm as it has a similar motor and wooden top. Steel tops tend to sound just that, steely. I have noticed that feet placement does make a difference though.
I liked the sound of this Trio so much that I had a beautiful Cocobolo plinth made for it (keeping the wooden top in place) and had no degradation or change to the sonic signature. Feet placement does make a difference though, and could be different with the Axis.
See the review of my entire system including this turntable and Zu Audio Druid speakers powered by an Almarro 318B SET Amp on Audiogon under Virtual Systems, "Done for Now"