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Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table
hal253, IMO, the Cirkus kit makes one of the biggest improvements. The new bearing is a lot quieter and this really helps the SQ. The new Kore or Keel is most of the way to a Cirkus kit... I believe you can now buy the bearing by itself and be bas... 
Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table
zavato, I would suggest a move up to the Radikal D. That is the preferred Linn route as to upgrades...and before a cartridge upgrade. Personally, I think the Radikal D is a superb upgrade and does transform the table. As to a new cart, I am in the... 
Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table
Hal253, I have heard most of the SOTA's in their line. They are a good table and would be an excellent choice, IF you didn't already have a platform that is as great as it is. I think a top flite Linn Klimax SE can still out point all of the SOTA'... 
The one component that you wish you had not bought
missioncoonery, I hope you still have your Linn LP12, as I would be very pleased to take it off your hands, LOL. 
Lyra Kleos Repair
You guys are missing the point...the specially trained 'pixie' has to work on the cartridge and only he ( maybe a she..??, but I highly doubt it) can do this intricate and complex work. The whole reason that Lyra's are so costly ( to some) is beca... 
Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table
hal 253, I think that it is clear now on the forums that there are a number of people who like to Linn bash. These same people have likely never even heard the entry level LP12 Majik version, never mind the Akurate or Klimax version. However, that... 
Lyra Kleos Repair
mdp, thanks for posting that...I'm now far less interested in a Lyra, LOL. 
Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table
Once again, a lot of opinions on how the LP12 sounds from those who have clearly NEVER heard a top flite LP12 Radikal D Klimax!Anyone who says Linn tables have "inherent colorations" and would suggest a VPI or Clearaudio over a top elite LP12 IMHO... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Kyomi audio, thanks for bringing us up to speed. Couple of questions...1) what is the warranty on the Jadis amps...as you may remember, they were not the paragon of reliability in the old days.:0)..and 2) Any idea as to how much heat the new Jadis... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
I think the new versions of the Jadis JA30 mk2 amps with the KT150’s are probably very different from the older models. The main reason that I posted the OP was because an a’phile friend told me that these new amps are not only the sweet spot of t... 
Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???
Hi Butler, I don't know anybody who actually owns these amps. I do have a couple of a'phile friends who have heard them, and have raved about them, hence my OP. Both of these guys have auditioned them in Europe.  
Koetsu RSP Sound Problem
I think a lot of us forget that there are other issues relating to cartridge wear, besides just the stylus wear. A common problem is the drying out of the suspension components that are internal to most cartridges. After sitting in storage for man... 
VPI Traveler and Lyra Delos
Syntax, so you are basically saying that the Delos is the superior cartridge to the Kleos?? The better the analog chain ( whatever that means??) the higher the SQ will be from the Delos...and not from the Kleos? Is that correct?  I'm a little conf... 
VPI Traveler and Lyra Delos
Has anyone tried a Lyra Delos in a Well Tempered arm? The liquid bearing is basically immune to cartridges that put out a lot of energy.I'm considering this combo. 
Linn sondek vs sme
Like I said before, more than likely your cartridge has a failed suspension...due to age. Just because you have 'only' 350 hours on the diamond, doesn't mean that the suspension components are not worn out or dried up. Age of the cartridge does ha...