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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. 

128x128signaforce

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tablejockey
3,971 posts
 

Perhaps in the top 3 of polarizing table brand/models?

The times I’ve heard one- very nice.

Go on an internet forum, you’ll find both satisfied users/more haters

Trust your own ears, and use the best phono stage/cartridge the budget will allow.

You’ll never get a definitive answer as to how the LP12 compares to some of the other great tables.

tablejockey
3,971 posts
 

The top 3 polarizing/contentious have now been mentioned in the thread.

Linn, Rega and VPI.

Hopefully, the OP follows his ears/wallet to his "Goldilocks" table.

Just don't cheap out on the cart and phonostage!

tablejockey
3,971 posts
 

signaforce,

I made that comment based on you're getting the Linn with all the upgrades.

It's at a level that warrants spending on a nice cart /phonstage

Rega Aria appears to get good reviews and a top rating for its price point.

A decent tube phono stage can add another layer of presentation that even the better SS can't replicate.

Of course, YMMV

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