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best upgrade for 'standard' LP12

I have a Linn LP12/Rega RB300/Grado Sonata which is level and on a good (Audiotech)stand, and am wondering what is a good upgrade that does not involve tearing the table or tonearm apart?

Are the Linn upgrades a reasonable alternative to the Origin and others that are highly touted?

I do not have the trampolin or Lingo, what kind of improvements do these make?

The sound I am getting now has a little midbass ripeness (or lack of definition in the mid/lower bass) and is slightly thin in the upper end. The midrange is very nice and has an intimate quality and the 'Linn beat' seems alive and well.

Overall I am very happy with my setup but wonder if there is a few simple lower cost things I can do that will help these areas.

thanks

Phil
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ultrakaz
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I've been thinking of upgrading my Linn too. My research on the internet (mostly vinyl asylum) has led me to the following upgrade path:

1. Change arm and cartridge to Origin Live 250 (check their website on why the 250 is the best arm to modify) and Shelter 501 Mk.II (TWL's recommendation) or high output Dynavector without a step-up. About $1,000.00

2. Cetech subchassis and armboard (www.cetech.co.uk). About $300.00

3. Origin Live motor and power supply. About $500.00

Unfortunately, these mods require dismantling the Linn, but I do not think that you will get the same level of improvement with external isolation devices. Also, I would not spend a lot more on the last two modifications, otherwise I would simply get a new turntable (VPI Aries, Teres, Origin Live, etc.)
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