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Replacing LP12 arm with Well Tempered Simplex Arm

I have a 1982 LP12 , which has been in storage for a number of years and now I want to upgrade its performance with a WTS arm and a MC cartridge.
Has any member under taken this modification and if so were their any pitfalls and also was the SQ improvement worth the hassle.

Thank You
bobby1945
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daveyf
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I run a custom WTA ‘Black’ arm on my LP12 Radikal D...sounds great! It is no easy task to set up, but once set up it stays that way. The benefit about the WTA is the very light weight which works well with the Linn suspension. Look at my profile to see pics of the table and arm
chayro
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IMO, the Ittok or Ekos are a significant upgrade over the Basik and will drop in with no problems.  I can't imagine why someone would want to perform surgery on an old table when the available products work so well with the table. But that's me. 
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mem2112
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Call Jonnie at Audio Origami. He builds his PU7 tonearm to Linn spec and you can order as many upgrades as you want. His arm is superior to either the Ittok or Ekos. Jonnie is the premier authority on
Linn arms and the better replacement options.
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