Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?

A lot of people I meet dismiss the Axis as a budget table, until they hear it.

Well it did not cost a lot relative to the lp12 in its day and certainly not in comparison to tables these days so budget is an accurate term but in no way is relevant to the sound that it can produce. The best products are the ones that offer top notch performance for less cost than others. I consider the Denon DL103R to be a top notch budget product as well but the sound coninues to be top notch.

Of course with turntables, its all in the setup including choice of cart.   Results can vary widely.   But do it right and reap the benefits.  

Added an auto arm lift device and use a different felt pad. That’s it. Nothing major. Axis is good to go out of the can if still in good working order.

Also the Basik tonearm works great with low compliance DL103R MC cart.  Can highly recommend that combo.  Was a bit concerned about that match prior but close enough I decided to give it a go and glad I did. 

I’ve had my Linn Axis for 35 years now and it’s not going anywhere as long as it continues to deliver that beautiful music the way it always has to-date. . A classic piece!