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Thoughts on the Linn LP12 turntable

I don’t see many discussions that include the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and was wondering why? They’ve been around since the late 70’s and other then power supply and a few other minor changes (IMO) are relatively unchanged. I had one in the early 80’s and another in the late 90’s. They are somewhat finicky to get setup correct and once you do, they sound great. That being said I know there have been a lot better designs to come out since the LP12’s hey-day. Are they worth considering  anymore or has the LP12 just become another audio vintage collectors item?

markcooperstein

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Thanks @no_regrets . 

I don't feel any need at all to respond to @mijostyn  post.

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Finally had just a little time to listen to my friends LP12, recently back from a Tom O’Keefe installed bearing, new plinth and so on. Initial impression was it’s very impressive!

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"deceptively simple" 

Perfect description;

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A relic from one who's a proponent of well thought out spring suspension tts.

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I was asking him about that. He expressed that concern and in the end things seemed to have worked out nicely.

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A friend just recently returned from Michigan with his LP12 after having Tom O’Keefe install a new bearing in a new wenge plinth, then professionally setup and listened to.

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