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Linn Sondek LP-12 happy/un-happy owners

I am considering the purchase of a new LP-12 and I here from both sides. Some say they are forever out of adjustment and they are a terrible TT. The dealer says that the adjustment problem is true of the old but has been resolved. Some owners say that they wouln't have anyother TT. What is the consenus of the AudioGoners that have owned a LP-12?
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ngeorge
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Not too long ago I auditoned a souped-up LP12 against an equally maxed-out Basis 2001 Signature.

The verdict: Basis 2001 - which was more refined and quieter. The Linn, on the other hand, sounded thin - more like CDs. (I've heard the older LP12s are warmer, albeit, not very balanced.)

But people still buy them! Go figure.

Cheers,
George
ngeorge
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I once heard a $50,000 system and thought the cheap stuff at Best Buy sounded better. - Linnlp 12

Huh?
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