I am the Linn dealer for Maine.
Some of this is common sense - If the suspension is too tight that is bad. If the suspension is too loose that is bad. There is a sweet spot - when it is right you get optimal feedback resistance and minimal induced sounds. Most any turntables with adjustments will benefit from being adjusted properly - again there is "too hot, too cold and just right."
Most people agree tracking too light or too heavy is bad too - same thing with the arm - try to get it into its optimal configuration.
The LP12 has been refined for over 40 years - they just keep making it better - a little every year. The LP12 is a simple concept well executed.
A basic LP12 with a good (very good) cartridge will get you 97.5% of what you are looking for. There are small incremental improvements as you upgrade. Obviously the rest of your system needs to be good enough to hear the improvements.
The LP12 is the only turntable we sell - our customers love it. What's not to love?
PS - when I started in this business you could buy and AR turntable with a Shure M91 for under $90.00 dollars... But that was a lot of money back then!
Some of this is common sense - If the suspension is too tight that is bad. If the suspension is too loose that is bad. There is a sweet spot - when it is right you get optimal feedback resistance and minimal induced sounds. Most any turntables with adjustments will benefit from being adjusted properly - again there is "too hot, too cold and just right."
Most people agree tracking too light or too heavy is bad too - same thing with the arm - try to get it into its optimal configuration.
The LP12 has been refined for over 40 years - they just keep making it better - a little every year. The LP12 is a simple concept well executed.
A basic LP12 with a good (very good) cartridge will get you 97.5% of what you are looking for. There are small incremental improvements as you upgrade. Obviously the rest of your system needs to be good enough to hear the improvements.
The LP12 is the only turntable we sell - our customers love it. What's not to love?
PS - when I started in this business you could buy and AR turntable with a Shure M91 for under $90.00 dollars... But that was a lot of money back then!