Favorite Platform for Linn LP12

I do not have my lp12 anymore but did use the target wall mount. Before that I used IKEA lack table top on resting on many different footers.

 I don’t understand all the dislike for the lp12, with a good power supply, bearing and arm it’s a very enjoyable table. Once set up with new springs and grommets by someone that truly knows what there doing and left alone you are good for many years. I miss my Linn sometimes and consider buying another every once in awhile. Sure there better tables out there but it’s all personal taste.

Paul, I think you described why some might not like the Linn pretty well, in your second paragraph. It boils down to fussiness plus the high cost of the most necessary factory upgrades. 

Hello everyone :)

I just wanted to take a moment to follow-up and let you know what I ended up getting.

I bought a Symposium Segue to use as the shelf to rest my LP12 on, placing it on my wall mounted platform.

It works very, very well.  Far better than the various maple, birch butcher blocks that I have tried, and better then the baltic birch plywood shelves as well.

The Segue is relatively light and rigid, won't warp, and is attractive to boot :)  It did have a smell to it for quite some time... but has now dissipated, thankfully.  I think it took a couple of months for the smell to leave.  I like the shelf a lot.  It doesn't muddy up the sound of my LP12 like the butcher blocks did, it doesn't smear the details at all.  It has a very neutral effect to the sound, which is exactly what I wanted.

So, it's nice to have another option for people with suspended tables :)

Best wishes to you all, and thank you to everyone who took the time to post your thoughts to this thread!

Don

Congrats Don ! Enjoy the music. Symposium is a great company.

"Congrats Don ! Enjoy the music. Symposium is a great company."

Thank you, Sir :)  In these unprecedented times, being able to enjoy the music has been a sure blessing.... good for the soul :)

Best wishes,
Don