Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best?


Hi folks, I wonder if the Linn LP-12 is still competitive with the best offerings from Avid, VPI, TW Acoustics, Teres, Galibier and Transrotor. If that is the case, then it's cheaper to go for a LP-12. What are the weak points of the LP-12? Which tt is better: the Thorens TD124 or Linn LP-12?

Chris
dazzdax

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Syntax, so you have heard the new Radikal power supply with the Keel and Ekos SE?
BTW, I never remember the 'fully loaded' tables being 'very cheap' BUT I guess that is a relevant term!
Not being a dealer, you do have an impressive collection of gear....almost like you have one of everything..:0)
The LP12 can be upgraded all the way to what many, including myself, consider is still SOTA.
A Radikal/ Trampolin v2/Cirkus/LP12 is the current itineration. I wander how close in sound this is to the typical LP12( of older vintage) that most of the posters are referring to and which I suspect is what their experience lies with.
IMHO, If you haven't heard the latest itineration, then you probably aren't qualified to give an opinion as to the how competitive the LP12 is against the current competition.
Syntax, have you heard the latest itineration of the LP12/ Radikal?
If not, then maybe you are jumping to conclusions, no?
BTW, are you a dealer?