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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?

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I am plenty happy with my LP12- next yer will be my 25th year owning it. Anyone who says the LP12 easily drifts out of adjustment has not had experience with an LP12 in at least 30 years. Frankly, one of the more remarkable improvements over the years to the LP12 was relatively recently- the Karousel bearing. And as it costs less than what many spend on a cartridge, yeah, it’s a great addition to the LP12.

No one is saying keeping an LP12 in current form is cheap. It’s not. But a great deal of high end audio gear isn’t cheap either.

What I don’t understand is why so many get butt hurt by the fact that a number of us really like our LP12’s. Shall we argue about ice cream flavors next?

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