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Linn LP12 ghost or power issue?

Hi all, 

my first post here as I just signed up :-)

I would appreciate any hint for what seems to be an issue.
A few weeks ago I found my old Linn LP12 turned on and although terrified for who knows how long it has been running, I put my mind at ease with the explanation I had forgotten to turn it off.
But today after a power cut at my house, I noticed that once the power came back it turned on by itself.
I tried to reproduce the issue manually myself but no luck
Any idea what can trigger that? seems like the duration of the power cut can make a difference.
And what should I do? use the switch on the socket behind the turntable? 
thanks in advance!
doppiaemme

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lecanardnon
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Assuming you're using the Valhalla (or earlier) power supply, then you should definitely use some way of hard-switching the mains connection off when you're not using the table. The transfomerless design results in constant active and heated components on the board even when the motor isn't engaged, which at best lowers the lifespan of the supply. 

(I can't speak to the spontaneous power up you're seeing, but that could be something borderline or failing in the circuit.)
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