I'm surprised at this. Something must be amiss with the LP12, because while not Stereophile Class A ( Quite a DUBIOUS distinction IMHO, being determined as much by advertising dollars as perceived sound quality) still a pretty good table which when set up properly and modified sensibly is certainly above what I would consider MY class C.
Redkiwi's comment about the bearing is germane if your table does not have the much more substantial (and recent) "Cirkus" bearing mod. The other part of your table that lends itself to poor sound (again IMHO) is the Valhalla. How happy I was to replace that with an aftermarket motor/power supply! Did your tonearm bearings check out prior to your purchase as well? Cartridge set up OK?
I'd recommend having the table checked out by a Linn tech before rushing to toss it into the dumpster. -John
Redkiwi's comment about the bearing is germane if your table does not have the much more substantial (and recent) "Cirkus" bearing mod. The other part of your table that lends itself to poor sound (again IMHO) is the Valhalla. How happy I was to replace that with an aftermarket motor/power supply! Did your tonearm bearings check out prior to your purchase as well? Cartridge set up OK?
I'd recommend having the table checked out by a Linn tech before rushing to toss it into the dumpster. -John