Linn LP12 turntable

@signaforce 

I'd be signing up for the Linn as quickly as possible.  Worst case scenario is you can sell it again for about what you paid ... if not more!

Get in quickly or somebody else will snap it up ...

@signaforce   I was wondering how the dealer could justify $14K with upgrades? 

I really question who these folk are kidding when they come out with statements like that, particularly since the claims are easily verified. 

As an aside, you might consider a new LP12 Majik, as they are a very good deal, if budget allows. 

@yoyoyaya  I don't think it is impossible to balance the suspension with very light arms. For example, i utilize a very light WTA 'Black' arm. which works well with the suspension. OTOH, certainly an arm that is too heavy will have issues. ( as most non-Linn arms are ). 

@daveyf - to be fair, a lot of people liked the Naim Aro, which is also light. And yes, I have heard the WTA sound good on the LP12. What perhaps is interesting is that I struggle to think of any examples of people using the Ittok on non Linn decks. Interesting to hear if anyone on the forum has done that.

@OP - An old LP 12 with what is probably a thirty plus year old Ittok - very wise to pass on that one.

@richardbrand 

Thanks for your recommendation. 2 issues… potentially shortcomings on my part… but that is me. 
1. I like perfect. I have bought some used audio pieces and even some antiques. The audio pieces were like new… mint & the antiques were in excellent condition. A 20;year old turntable could be in great condition… mine would… but this one wasn’t… to me. 
2. I would immediately start thinking it could be better, and go down the upgrade rabbit hole. So just under $7k all in. That would potentially be ok, if this TT was closer to perfect & had a better tonearm.  
To someone else, where only sound matters, this may be a good deal, but doesn’t work for me. Thanks!

Still a chance to settle down with a Technics 1200G, GAE, G2, or whatever you can find with a G in it, first or second hand.