Linn LP12 upgrade suggestions
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ex brickie
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The Karousel bearing makes a big difference and is (by Linn standards) relatively inexpensive - and good value
Paul Hindle
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If you mean DV K17DX then I’d say you are good with the arm and cartridge for a loooong time.
As above, sub chassis but have a listen to the Karousel at the same time. Then PS, definitely have a listen to the Lingo 4.
I’ve never felt the need to go further than Kore and Lingo 4 myself despite the tempting used values of the Keel and Radikal 1.
As above, sub chassis but have a listen to the Karousel at the same time. Then PS, definitely have a listen to the Lingo 4.
I’ve never felt the need to go further than Kore and Lingo 4 myself despite the tempting used values of the Keel and Radikal 1.
Do you know how much the Karousel costs?
Having checked the cartridge again I think that my failing eyesight has let me down as I now think that it’s a K17 D3
sonddek
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I recently upgraded with a Stack Audio Alto sub-chassis which seems cheap for what it is, and a Karousel.
Apart from power/motor, this course obeys the source-first idea. If one of the purposes of upgrading a Sondek motor/power supply is speed stability, then I think there are much cheaper ways to match or exceed the speed stability of a Lingo or Radikal, so I would stick with the Hercules.
Apart from power/motor, this course obeys the source-first idea. If one of the purposes of upgrading a Sondek motor/power supply is speed stability, then I think there are much cheaper ways to match or exceed the speed stability of a Lingo or Radikal, so I would stick with the Hercules.
Paul Hindle
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Same as mine. Keeper.
ex brickie
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Was around £750 but I know Linn prices are going up in the next fortnight. You might need to get in quick for any Linn original parts to avoid some steep increases
For a sub chassis etc there are plenty of non-Linn options but Karousel is Linn only
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John
Rack’em Up!
I think the setup of the suspension which is improved by the Tiger Paw Khan, a one piece Greenstreet Keel Klone subchassis, Linn jig and someone patient and experienced on how to setup the turntable and dress the tonearm cable has a lot to do with perceived speed stability and overall tunefulness of the turntable.
per-Sony-fied
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I would go for sub-chassis. John r's Sole sub-chassis is a good buy. Basically to look at a 2 piece Keel at a very decent price.
The Karousel would certainly be a step up but not a cheap one for the benefits. There are surprisingly pre-owned Karousel on the market for less. I think this would be 2nd in line. If money can stretch I'd do both
The Karousel would certainly be a step up but not a cheap one for the benefits. There are surprisingly pre-owned Karousel on the market for less. I think this would be 2nd in line. If money can stretch I'd do both
luxury_scruff
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I've just had Karousel and Lingo 4 added, and it's a big lift from what I had before.
John
Rack’em Up!
Agree regarding John R’s subchassis. The Roy Gandy video discussed the importance of rigidity between the tonearm and bearing which rings true for at least Cirkus bearing and above LP12 as well. Less loss of information!