Linn LP12 turntable

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.

I have owned what was my father's Linn/Valhalla for well neigh on 40 years or so. He moved on to SOTA at the time and VPI after that. About 8 years ago, I gave it a thorough going through. R&R the lubricant for the bearing, new belt, releveling and retuning the suspension and retuning the Rabco tone arm. About 4 years ago I replaced the Denon 103 with a Hana EL. You can see it in my system photos. 

It has been rock solid dependable. It's also rather lovely sounding if I do say so myself. It suits.

Yes, you can fall into the trap of a never ending series of modifications or "upgrades" or, you can just enjoy it as is. I've preferred the latter and never regretted it. 

Happy listening.

if Jon is Jon at Ultra Fidelis… he is a saint w ears

@tomic601 Jon is the Raleigh store manager at Audio Advice… he is a great guy!

@lewm The 1200G is a great deck.

No final decision yet… am staying pat, for now, but back to leaning P10. Love the look, the simplicity and the reviews. Also, my TT is located on the second shelf (not the top…center speaker is there). A removable dust cover and low profile is essential. If i were to ’cheap out’ 😏 (sorry I couldn’t resist @tablejockey) I would buy a P8, a very good price performer.

Did you say you have a center channel speaker on a shelf above the one where you plan to put a TT? Not good.