I just got my Karik III back from Linn. It was skipping just as Ajpat describes. The dealer was not optimistic, as he said that parts unavailability is killing older Kariks. But Linn fixed it and sent it back in 10 days, including shipping, for $235. Good as new. Needed springs in the transport. So, based on that experience, I doubt it's the laser. But I also doubt it's reparable.
