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Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@cd318  Since it appears you are in the UK, all you have to do is go over to visit Peter Swain at Cymbiosis and he will be only too pleased to show you the numerous LP12's that he has. If you cannot be bothered to do that, and instead want to cont... 
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@cd318 Seems very obvious that you yourself have not bothered to answer the question that you ask in your third paragraph...namely: ’has anyone bothered to compare the original LP12 to the top of the range 2022 model in order to assess exactly wh... 
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@ghdprentice +1   I think one of the issues that Linn has to deal with is the same as what Leica has to deal with, that is they are an old brand that has been lauded for many years. As such, there are folks who, like you stated, have limited ex... 
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@pindac I guess you believe that the only reason to update something is because it is inferior to start with? Perhaps, the reason for the updates is because over time Linn has been able to improve the platform due to technological and cost saving... 
Kronos Sparta or TechDas Air Force III?
@rauliruegas   Uhmm, I tried to add vacuum hold down on my Linn LP12...was not a pretty site, nor a pretty sound, ;0)  
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@pindac  An ongoing upgrade path of the original design and by the same manufacturer??  
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@garylb   +1. One thing we always hear from the naysayers and denigrators of the Linn is when asked to name another table that has the ability to be updated over time is this...dead silence! LOL.  
Zenwave alternatives
While the Zavfino cables that I have heard are fine, I do not think they are really in the same league as the Zenwave's. IMO.  
Nordost Cable Listed in Order of Importance
@mikelavigne   +1. This is my experience as well.   
Zenwave alternatives
Zenwave is going to be incredibly difficult to better or equal, IMO. Why not support Dave and buy new, his pricing is not that crazy compared to a number of others?    
Brand new Lyra Delos - skewed cantilever
@lewm  when I am discussing the new Lyra cartridges with the new angle technology designs, set up is ultra critical. Get it even the slightest bit incorrect and the performance suffers. This really is not the case with the typical MM cartridge, wh... 
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@mapman +1  
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@jew16384   LOL, you are so right--the nasty knock off Lynn is exactly as you describe!  
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@itsjustme  Appropriate moniker, as it really is just you who hears the AR as superior!  
Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable
@cd318   Says the man who doesn't even own a turntable, never mind a Linn! Keep going, I'm beginning to enjoy this--;0)