Linn LP 12 Problem.......

don't panic. LP12s are pretty simple things. it sounds like the power switch is either broken or the connection to it needs to be resoldered. either one should be a cheap fix.

Looks like i have to take it into the local Linn dealer next week.
Wish i had another power switch to try, i replaced the fuse and nothing and the caps are all in tact.
One small black cap has black around it........wonder if that's the problem.

You can potentially check the switch yourself with an inexpensive voltmeter (around $20 at Home Depot, Radio Shack, etc...) using the ohms/continuity feature. Kill the power at the source (outlet) and unplug all leads to the switch, so that only the switch is tested. If you have a switch broken in the off position, you will have infinite resitance (open circuit.) By opening and closing the switch, you should have an infinite measure of resistance and if closed you will hear an audible beep or a measure of resistance on the units display. You could also use this to see if the ribbon is intact- those darn things can kink easily, again potentially breaking the circuit.

If your Linn's power supply is the Valhalla model, a cap failure sounds familiar. Both my Linn dealer's Valhalla boards crapped out during the speaker demo he was giving me, for the same reason--a capacitor failure.

Yes it is Valhalla, hopefully it is a quick and easy fix.