linn sondek tt

I had Linns for 20yrs. Went through the upgrade cycle Linn  so cleverly incorporated into  ownership. Compared my dealer set up LP12 to a mitchell orbe fitted with an ekos and Lyra cart, as was my Linn - preferred the Orbe. 
My initial replacement was a sme 20 - more resolving, increased texture in the bass a more neutral sound.
I now have a Kuzma Xl which never ceases to amaze me with it's sense of scale, detail, depth, sound stage, instrument placement etc. The LP12 could never render a convincing sweep of a large orchestra, or hold my attention for hours like the Kuzma.
Obviously the newer LP12s are much improved but it is essentially the same technology.
A friend has a new mid priced LP12 - I prefer his naim digital output on most recordings.

The last LP12 I had was in 2005 current spec at the time, lingo 2 etc.
I initially used naim electronics with it - then a BAT ph10 se,  BAT 51se  and Benz ebony LP - much better than the naim sound. I used the same Bat gear and cart with the sme and Kuzma so consistent ancillaries.
Yes I am sure the LP12 has improved since then, so has everything else.
As I said my friend's Linn gives me some insight to the current Linn sound.
I live in the UK and there is still a big Linn following the same with naim. Go on the naim forums and posters believe in nothing else.
I am sure your Linn sounds great - btw was it the XL DC kuzma and 4pt, cartridge? - when you did your comparison?
As you say  the ancillary equipment can influence the result positively or negatively with any gear . 
I have done quite a bit of experimentation with cartridges, arm and phonostages - some combination just don't work. 

Hi davey - before you go could you answer my earlier question concerning your post of.......

01-06-2019 1:49am

"Having placed the Kuzma into the same system as the LP12 Klimax, all who heard the system preferred the Linn....that day and with the same ancillary gear and same room....how many can say that about the listening experience that they had...can you dctom?"

i.e which Kuzma TT/ arm/cartridge were you comparing the Linn to?