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Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable

I don’t see many discussions that include the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and was wondering why? They’ve been around since the late 70’s and other then power supply and a few other minor changes (IMO) are relatively unchanged. I had one in the early 80’s and another in the late 90’s. They are somewhat finicky to get setup correct and once you do, they sound great. That being said I know there have been a lot better designs to come out since the LP12’s hey-day. Are they worth considering  anymore or has the LP12 just become another audio vintage collectors item?

markcooperstein

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nickofwimbledon
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This is another vote for the LP12 being a great turntable. There is much to

like about older models with a judiciously chosen upgrade or two, but the LP12s of 25+ years ago do not sound like those of today, so some perfectly good LP12s are fun but unashamedly imperfect, while others compete with high-end tables like those mentioned here. 
 

I still have my LP12, though I have heard a lot of other good tables in the May 30 years-it is only one of many good choices whether spending £3K on a low-spec and/or very second hand version or spending £15K+ plus on an uber-table. The ISP is probably that you can incrementally (and almost invisibly)!turn one into the other.

nickofwimbledon
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Sorry about the typos - old fingers, iPhone….

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