A Linn dealer should be able to help you.
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I'm sure, but trying to avoid the huge markup on parts.
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In that case, you may try your luck on Ebay
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Check out https://lp12bits.com/
I've purchased from them a couple of times without issue.
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Thanks, I bookmarked them earlier today
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traudio
... trying to avoid the huge markup on parts ...
You might want to make friends with your local Linn dealer. You might benefit from their help later.
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You might want to make friends with your local Linn dealer. You might benefit from their help later.
They aren't exactly local. 2 Hr drive away, I've been in contact with them.
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A two hour drive is well worth it. Putting parts in is not rocket science, but is frequently done wrong. My local dealer has been to basic and advanced technical training. He has seen about every part upside down or on the wrong support, incorrect spring tension, etc and folks wondering what the problem is.
I am not a patient detailed oriented person… so, of course I keep my hands off my turntable. My Linn is an outstanding sounding table… if I had worked on it, it probably would not be.
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I have a 30 - year old Linn Sondek. It is working fine! No need to put in replacement parts. I think you are worrying about nothing! Anyway, the LP12 is just a copy of the original AR turntable - which I also have. The claim that only a trained Linn expert can work on it is malarkey! It is a simple mechanism - a basic mechanical ability (screwdriver, pliers ...) will suffice.
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The dealer told me: The springs are typically replaced every 3-5 years as well as the rubber grommets that they sit in.
I'll have to believe him on this one. Tried leveling it out tonight and it's not cooperating. I'm pretty sure he's right and some of the springs have gone soft.
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With Linn a search is best to use 'Linn Upgrade Parts' as this will broaden the Services to be found that off parts that can be swapped out on a Linn TT.
If the TT is a keeper for you, don't over look the idea of investigating / using a 'Phenolic Resin Impregnated Wood Board' as the structure to install the mechanical parts onto.
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@OP. LP12s are straightforward to strip down and rebuild. However, contrary to Jason Bourne's view, they are finicky to set up - and I've set up a lot of them. Some of the issues are - spring bolt perpendicularity, spring consistency and arm cable dressing. You are really better off taking it to a good Linn dealer and having them do the work.
What generation of LP 12 is it?
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The great thing about them is upgrade potential. I’ve upgraded my sub chassis and tone arm the the top level and each provided a great boost in performance. I already had a new table with the upgraded bearing. It is quite surprising what an upgraded passive part like the sub chassis can make.
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Cymbiosis.com
Already bookmarked.
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At the risk of stating the obvious, the two parts sites which have been referenced are UK based, so the cost of currency conversion, transatlantic shipping, and taxes and duties needs to be taken into account - which will more than likely make the parts more expensive than buying from a Linn dealer in the US.
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At the risk of stating the obvious, the two parts sites which have been referenced are UK based, so the cost of currency conversion, transatlantic shipping, and taxes and duties needs to be taken into account - which will more than likely make the parts more expensive than buying from a Linn dealer in the US.
You are correct sir.
I got some more details from the dealer. Springs, grommets, & oil are included in the fee for a tune up. I was hoping to find someone in the US selling these parts, but no luck.
I took it apart, cleaned it up, and coated the grommets with some powdered Teflon.
I hear some improvements over my Rega, and a little warmer sound. Need to raise the suspension some more, as it's sitting a little low after settling in and is very sensitive to any touch.
The tonearm lift as it doesn't move far enough to be used. Probably needs more fluid. I've been looking for disassembly instructions.
The Ekos tonearm has a very small headshell area, and it was necessary to slightly bend the clips on the wires to get the cartridge installed.
Other than that, it's not bad.
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House of Linn in the UK, www.houseoflinn.com Fast, competitively priced and a solid operation front to back.
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