Linn LP12 turntable

The Linn LP 12 in its various declinations is a great turntable. Its sound is warm, musical, and rich in detail (obviously a lot depends on the cartridge used, the better it is and the better the positive result will be). It is, in my opinion, a turntable that can give great emotions! I am currently using an SME turntable that has been giving me great satisfaction for many years. For me the only alternative could be the Linn LP 12 ... on the other hand the British sound has truly set a precedent.
Having said that, what can I recommend ... if you can, certainly get it and then eventually improve it little by little with its upgrades. But in the meantime, organize a perfect calibration by a certified Linn expert ... it is essential!

Kind regards

Alessandro Catalano

Hi @Yoyoyaya, it's true that I love my SME turntable but I can assure you that if I had the chance to buy a Linn LP 12 I would certainly do it. I had the chance to try my SME Model 10 for a long time and at the same time with a Linn LP 12 in my system and both had the same cartridge (Lyra Titan i) and I loved both turntables. They both have a great quality in presenting the musical message generating great emotions. I can assure you that I have not found other turntables from other brands that can reproduce vinyl at this level. I believe that their secret is precisely in the belt transmission. Direct drive turntables, even high-end ones like the Technics SL 1000R or the Brinkmann Taurus, are certainly fine but they certainly do not give the emotion of a Linn or an SME. So I can confirm that with a Linn LP 12 I would be very happy and I hope to have one one day.

Alessandro

@ yoyoyaya

Hi, in fact my SME 10 is one of the last models built and therefore equipped substantially with the latest PSU and the dark support for vinyl. In fact it is very precise in rotation speed. I also equipped it with a SME Series IV tonearm. This does not mean that, given my positive experience, I would also like to have an LP 12. On the other hand I do not listen to music with CDs and sometimes I listen to digital music with a self-built streamer/DAC based on IAN Canada cards.
Greetings.

Alessandro

Actually I also read something on other forums ... and I, even though I am a fan of SME, I can't understand why. The Sondek LP 12 was, is and will be a great turntable, built in a maniacal way, that only the British can do, and that sounds very very good with a romantic sound. Maybe the reason is that they can't afford it?!?! Maybe I'm too evil????

Regads

Alessandro