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Linn Sondek Hype

So, it seems after reading a few threads there is something of a prejudice against the sondek. Well after now owning one I am not sure that it is warranted, to say it simply, I am in love. I mean wow, just plain old floored. Of course I also have Mcintosh equipment, so I am used to reading how horrible my stuff is. I am just wondering if the little table from Ikea is really a viable table for the Linn. I got a great deal on the Linn, but I am now broke, so cheap suggestions only.
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abucktwoeighty
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Keep the Linn. When you can afford to, upgrade the motor to an Origin Live DC motor. You will be floored once again! If you haven't bought a record cleaning machine, get one. One that works manually ( you spin the disc as you clean ) can be found for less than a couple hundred dollars. Use good fluids, I use the 3 step AVIS, along with a Zerostat 3 static removing gun. The Lp's are very quiet, and, again, you will be re-floored. Later on you can upgrade arms, and cartridges, etc., etc.
These aren't cheap suggestions, but if you buy a little over a period of time, it won't hurt so much, and you'll be very happy with what you end up with. I know I am!
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abucktwoeighty
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Normansizemore, I'm sorry you had such troubles with your Linn. Mine has the Origin Live DC motor/power supply upgrade which only cost just over $600. This is as far as I need to go to get great unmuddled sound. My arm is just the Basik LV X with a Grado Ref. Sonata cartridge. I'm very pleased. I think the best thing I did was to get an inexpensive Nitty Gritty to clean the vinyl, along with the AIVS fluids, and the Zerostat.
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