Linn Axis w/basic arm/Denon DL 160 should I bite?


Getting back into turntables after a 20 year break I,m going to take a listen to the Linn Axis this week and wondered for $795 (dealer)should i be looking elsewhere?

I listened to a new Music hall 5.1 with the magic on it and did not like the recessed sound at all,(brighter sound that I prefer could be fixed with a different cart said the dealer)

20 years ago I owned a built LP12/Lingo when I lived in the UK and loved the musicality of it and I,m hoping its little brother a similar brighter musical soundstage I,m after...... any ideas? thanks in advance.
carlukok

Showing 2 responses by lowrider57

I've owned my axis for 22 years and it's been refurbished. A used Axis should go for way less than $795. Linn Axis/Basic arm/no cart goes for $400 average on ebay.
A used LP-12 for sale is usually in better condition than a used Axis. Plus LP-12 is upgradable.
But I'm still glad I had my Axis rebuilt.