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Linn Ittok Rebuild and Refurb - Part 3

flatpopely

Prog Rock/Moderator
Hello Constant Reader!

Yesterday I got my LP12 back. Mounted on it is my refurbished and rebuilt (by Audio Origami) Ittok LVII.

Full Spec:-

Linn LP12-
Maple Plinth
Cirkus Kit
Trampolin II
New Motor
New Belt
New Mounting Hardware
Hercules II PSU

The only original item is the top plate. As my dealer says that unless the top plate rises at the back a new top plate is not required.
New platter on order.

Linn Ittok LVII
Rebuilt lateral bearings.
Full rewire with cardas cable, tonearm plug and phonos.
Refinished headshell.


I listened to it for a couple of hours last night (had to go out - argh!). It's lots and lots better than my old LP12 setup. I am going to listen to it for a week and then post a full listening review.
I heard a Keel LP12 at my dealers and I will post my thought on thast as well.


The pics, enjoy!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0508.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0507.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0504.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0500.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0498.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0495.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0492.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi Fi/DSC_0490.jpg



It's quite sweet I think.
 
erm, very nice. It looks just like a new Linn Sondek LP12 straight outta the shop.. or am i missing something here..


Perhaps some 'before and after' shots would add a little more drama to your refurbishment adventure.
 
LOOKS ABSOLUTLY STUNNING
:) nice 1

hows the bass now? i bet that filled arm tube is helping the lower end :)

best wishes as ever
j7
 
I had my Ittok rewired with silver wire and foamed inside (J7 said the bearings were fine). It has much more bass depth and tautness and better instrument separation/detail. The tightness of the lower bass was the biggest difference to my ears. I was very pleased with the result
 


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