Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table

Yeah, that Jolida JD9II is a giant killer for the $$ and modest upgrades can make it even more untouchable. 

I just keep upgrading my Linn LP12--tomorrow I go to the Linn audio shop near me to have the Keel I ordered installed while I wait. I cannot afford both Keel and Radikal so doing just one for now. My Linn is about 15 years old and has Ekos II, Cirkus, Trampolin, Linto and Lingo 2, and an Akiva cartridge installed a couple of years ago. Every year or two I find I do something with my LP12. I heard the Keel demonstrated about 10 years ago at this shop and have never forgotten the mesmerizing sound that came out of a regular LP12. He had two tables ready for the demo, one with Keel and one without, and I was sold. But I couldn't afford the upgrade till now. I thought about doing something else, but the memory of how good that LP12 with the Keel sounded was still with me and I couldn't resist. I have not heard a before and after with the Radikal but reviews say it is a similar level of improvement. I am not one who typically can hear the difference between motors in audio components, so I'd like to have a demo before I splurge on the Radikal in the next year or two.

So if you upgrade to a Kore or Keel do you still need to install the Cirkus kit?

You should upgrade your Linn.  And play all your new disco and hair band vinyl.  It's a great match for your AR 2ax speakers.  Go out in the evening wearing your double knit leisure suit.  You can also finally upgrade your rotary phone to touch tone. 

bpoletti
What if I have EPI 100 speakers instead of the AR's driven by an Apt Holman preamp and an Yamaha B1 amplifier. LOL