Linn lp 12 upgrade or new TT ? please help.


I have a used sondeck lp 12, vahala power supply, akito II
arm, K 18 II linn cartridge.
Am considering upgarding the pl 12 with, new alluminum subchashissis, $900.00, new springs and perhaps the hurculies power supply. ps, is $300.00.
OR purchasing a New TT, around $1300.00 to $1700.00.
Can I buy a better sounding table for thus outlay of $$$ ?
Or should I upgrade the Linn?

Please if anyone has experience with this, I am thankful.
Alan.
musichighend

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I have had an LP12 for a few years now and looked at replacing it about 9 months ago. I could not find a dealer in my area (colorado) that had any TT's to demonstrate. I found a few but all were a serious step backward. If you like the Lp12 there a number of upgrades to had for the table. A word of caution, and this will be met with contraversy so I stae it is MY Opinion. Stay with Linn Upgrades. One you can consider as mentioned a new arm, or even the Lingo Power Supply can do wonders for your LP12. Another $300 upgrade is the Trampoline, it will lower the noise floor. The Cirkus bearing is a good upgrade as well.
I think the LP12 may end up being my last table. I will still look at others but for the investment I have come to appreciate it's value and rebuildability. Again many will disagree but that is the conclusion I have drawn.