I'm sure you're right. I was just making a macabre joke, although my understanding is that it first appeared as an Ariston product. When you think how much it owes to Thorens and AR the authorship isn't really a big deal.Linn designed the thing, not Hamish Robertson. If you look at the facts of the whole situation this is very obvious. I'm no fan of what Linn have become, or even were back then, but they did not steal this turntable.
I certainly think linn made them all, but I'm unsure how much of the rd11 was hamish and how much was linn, the single point bearing was linn.
I certainly think linn made them all, but I'm unsure how much of the rd11 was hamish and how much was linn, the single point bearing was linn.
To be fair all the rd11 was a generic, AR clone, only placement and size was unique, concept, nah.
I agree, the fluted plinth is the best bit of the LP12. The lower half in black and bevelled makes it look slimmer, and the flutes make it look very elegant and distinctive. It's funny, because if you have a circular saw, and cabinet makers do, it's the easiest thing in the world to do.But the fluted plinth is everything and the real source of the Sondek's success. The plain plinths just look like a Thorens, and who wants that? I'm not sure whether history relates who came up with the fluted plinth, but as a teenager that was what impressed me. I still love it today. Whatever its sins, it is still my prettiest turntable ever. The Ariston kicked that off, I think.
Against popular opinion, I much prefer the non fluted plinths.I agree, the fluted plinth is the best bit of the LP12. The lower half in black and bevelled makes it look slimmer, and the flutes make it look very elegant and distinctive. It's funny, because if you have a circular saw, and cabinet makers do, it's the easiest thing in the world to do.
I think the original Gyro is prettier though. Also some of the USA designs of the 80s.
No it isn't. Getting them perfectly straight and even, matching up at the corners and not getting any break-out or chipping on highly figured hardwood is not easy. In fact I'd say there was no way you could do it with a circular saw. You'd never get the 4,4,4 spacing right. It's tricky with a spindle router.The lower half in black and bevelled makes it look slimmer, and the flutes make it look very elegant and distinctive. It's funny, because if you have a circular saw, and cabinet makers do, it's the easiest thing in the world to do.
I don't think much of the design at all was Hamish. I think the idea was his but Castle actually designed the thing. And if you think about it, the configuration already existed in other products, the Thorens and AR, so what exactly did Hamish contribute?I certainly think linn made them all, but I'm unsure how much of the rd11 was hamish and how much was linn, the single point bearing was linn. To be fair all the rd11 was a generic, AR clone, only placement and size was unique, concept, nah.
It is now because today it's out of fashion but in the seventies flutes were a very common feature on everything from furniture to TVs and radios.What I like about the fluted plinth is that it is so distinctive.
It was more common in the 70sfor sure, and previously in the various Danish inspired designs, but I can't think of a record deck from that period that has flutings like an LP12, hence why I find it so distinctive. None of the Thorens, for a start. AR - no. Ariston - no, I don't think.It is now because today it's out of fashion but in the seventies flutes were a very common feature on everything from furniture to TVs and radios.
The PT1 with vector mods is an excellent deck. I use mine with a Zeta. The motor plus controller upgrade which is a part of this gives huge speed stability. Had this combo a long time. No need to ever change it.Yes and no.
Funnily enough, it was a Linn dealer that first introduced me to Pink Triangle.
The overlords of Linn soon put a stop to their dealers carrying rival products though.
Arthur Khoubesserian's approach was like a breath of fresh air.
PT decks were supplied with an Allen key, a pipe cleaner and a piece of pink string. Served me well for 30 years.
It's all you need. And a dab of 3 in 1.
PS: ... and a pair of pink cotton gloves, also supplied, to keep greasy hands off the pristine platter.
Hedge your bets ;0)My original fluted afromosa plinth looked rather old in comparison. So today I am still happy with my plinth but I do feel the fluted plinth is coming back in fashion & looking better than ever due to the nice fancy woods it is now available in.
Hedge your bets ;0)