Why so many linn lp12s for sale

I am going to keep my LP12. Have had it since ‘88. Tuned by Tom O’keefe at Ovature in 2016.

As I said above, I am going to keep my LP12. But ........

I am having a new Technics SL1200G modded to take a new Triplanar tonearm. The Lyra Kleos that has had 60-70, maybe 80 hours put on it ( on my Linn) was just sent an hour ago by FedEx to have it mounted on the new Technics / Triplanar rig.

I plan to do a shoot out with Tom O’keefe at Ovature in Ann Arbor, MI.

I have heard that the full Linn rig is really good. It better be. I weighed the cost of updating the Linn vs a new Technics / Triplanar rig. The Linn lost there.

Just my Opinion at this point; I do Not think the Linn arm can take on the Triplanar arm. Also, I think the Radikal PS “might” compete with the Technics but If you lose by a “Nose” ; you lose.

We will find out in the near future, Tom and I are both up for this shoot out.

Bought my LP12 in October of ‘88.

 It provided a lot of pleasure all these years. I was always on the lookout for something better; but Better could only be had at a substantial cost.

Even the sota Linn upgrades got Spendy and made me keep looking.

That has changed !! I picked up my new modded Technics SL1200G with Triplanar Classic SE tonearm and Lyra Kleos cartridge.

 I will need to do the Shootout with Tom; but final invoice for the Technics rig puts it well below Linn and Many Others.  

IMO Linn and the Others should be starting to sweat,

My Technics rig is preforming at an astonishing level for significantly lower costs.

Granted that the Technics and any other rig will not be 🍎to🍎 and 🍊to🍊.  

In the analog world of TTs; This is a bargain for astounding SQ. We now have a ( dare I say it ) “Value option” that will take on A Lot of rigs out there.

IMO, Technics is changing the game.

LP12 w/ Radikal in sheet metal case = $22,390

LP12 w/ Radikal in CNC machined aluminum case = $ 25,190

These prices include phonostage, Ekos SE tonearm and top mc cartridge.

Modded Technics TT, Triplanar Classic SE arm, Lyra Kleos, All new, Pass XOno,Used = $16,300

Every Record sounds new even though I have heard all that I have played many times. New and clearer details, Bass is more textured, black backgrounds, On and on, beyond my hopes. Happy; This is my last rig.

Used Linn, For Sale.

vinny55,

I posted this on 5/23/2018 @ 8:26pm

Not 🍎to🍎 and 🍊to🍊. Are you using an Up to Date Linn rig ? 

Now that I have listened to the Technics / Triplanar rig for 5-6 weeks; I like it even more. Does it mean that My LP12 doesn’t sound good? No, it sounds different and still pleases in different ways.

Will the new Technics put every other TT in the attic, basement or used market? Absolutely Not. Every TT at every price point is still valid. They will all provide the pleasure of vinyl.

At this point in time for Me; the Linn being a sprung TT has become untenable. I will keep my Kuzma belt drive and enjoy its qualities. Better? No just different, as they all are.

 I notice more TTs on the used market. Great deals to be had, whether your first, 2nd or 3rd.