Is your favorite audio store a Linn dealer? Is there one nearby that can make sure it is set up properly, arm bearings ok, etc.? You are asking the right questions but if all the upgrades were done and they are only asking $2400 I would do it. It can be a finicky table which is why I ask about a local dealer who will be familiar with all the Linn idiosyncrasies.
Linn LP12 turntable
I was in my favorite audio store yesterday talking turntables… Rega P10, MoFi MasterDeck etc, when he stated he had a Linn LP12 he was selling for a customer at $2,400 & the customer had $14K (with upgrades) into it. Intriguing, but knew nothing about Linn. After my research, people seem to love it or hate it. But it is installed in many fine audiogon systems.
I would like your thoughts and recommendations.
I have asked the following questions of the dealer:
1. Date of production
2. Upgrades that have been added
3. Power supply / tone arm
4. Condition
5. Recently serviced
I have not yet seen it, but it is there now. What other questions should I ask?
My current analog system:
Pro-ject 1xpression carbon classic with Hana ML
Rega Aria
PS Audio BHK pre
Simaudio Moon 330A amp
KEF R11’s
Advise would be greatly appreciated.
Showing 2 responses by jc4659
@signaforce you said "But not sure what listening at the dealer might do. They have my speakers, but a different cartridge, electronics & room acoustics. Would that not be too many variables?" and you also said "a P10, the table I had planned to purchase." Wouldn't the same variables been in play for the Rega or were you going to buy this table without auditioning? I do agree with the above post that if the Linn sounds excellent in the store then at least you know it is capable of doing so. Good luck with your decision which ever way you go. |