I like this one
From its maker
Peter
Turntable for life
http://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-turntables/groovemaster/groovemaster-vintage-direct/pbn-d... I like this one From its maker Peter |
Even a Linn LP12 sold in 1973 can be brought to current production standard. And with 150,000 LP12's in circulation, Linn has incentive to continue to improve the LP12. Linn is a substantial company with 150 to 200 employees, far larger than practically any other current turntable manufacturer. Linn has implemented a succession plan as Ivor Tiefenbrun's son now runs the company. So, the company appears to be here to stay, something that a much smaller company has a harder time assuring. An LP12 with Cirkus bearing, Keel subchassis, Radikal motor and power supply and Ekos SE tonearm is a very high quality turntable, something toward which one can build if starting with the humbler Majik LP12. So as one's financial ability improves during a lifetime, the LP12 offers ways to improve, too. |
The Turntable I purchased a lifetime ago and is still with me (sort of) - the Rega Planar II - way back in 1981. Since then I've applied several upgrades - to the point where the only original parts left on it is - the lid/cover and the on/off switch. I started with relatively small "tweaks" - like the Michell Techno-weight, the Cardas Incognito one piece tone-arm harness upgrade, a ceramic bearing and the Rega Motor upgrade kit. Then the more serious tweaks, such as replacing the plinth, replacing the Glass platter with an acrylic one, replacing the sub-platter with a high tech aluminum sub-platter and finally - replacing the RB250 tonearm with an Audiomods Series 3 Tone-arm. I could have simply replaced the old TT - but this was much more fun! It would be really difficult to part with it after that "journey" :-) Regards... |