Making a plinth for a Linn LP12 turntable
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This is part of my daily grind, I make these on a regular basis but thought it was interesting to show, the internals have to be very accurate on these. and the fully restored turntables look really nice.
Big thanks to Bob at Inspire hifi for letting me film the finished product at his shop.
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All my years of woodworking.... I'm not worthy!
Always a pleasure to watch a master at work.
I have an LP12 that I bought in 1978 that I still have. Had it refurbished last year, it's a work of art. Has a DynaVector DVD 5 arm that is amazing.
I am now lucky enough to have one of these in maple for my Linn from Inspire Audio. Absolutely stunning craftsmanship.
Still one of the best sounding turntables out there.
Nice job
That's the most music ever played in one of your videos, I guess that's a record 😀 _(Sorry, I couldn't resist)_
Beautiful plinth, that would be a proud asset to any hi-fi setup 👌👍
What always staggers me with vids like this is starting with what looks like a nondescript bit of old scrap wood and, well, after a bit of planing it looks - yeah, ok, slightly better... then suddenly at one point: bam. Take that. Beauty beyond description.
How nice is this? What a great craftsmanship and joy to make this Linn pick up a unique piece of art!
This video is for beloved my LP12..
Thanks!
Das Plinth sieht nicht nur gut aus, sondern es klingt auch gut. Super Arbeit. Ich habe ein Abo dagelassen.
2:30 now THAT's a router! Beautiful job. LP12 with Rega RB300(?) arm. I used to have one almost identical. Stunning work. A joy to watch. All the best, Rob
No offence intended but Ittok is light years better and Ekos better still
@@Gez492 No offence taken, old bean. As father of a young family I couldn‘t afford more. Now sold. I was never happy with vinyl tic-tic-tic schkursch schkursch. Now have excellent sound from Primare/DAC/Exposure/KEF Reference+Townshend with outstanding resolution, timbre, range and dynamics. Cables and physical decoupling made a HUGE difference.
@@RobWhittlestone Very nice system Rob, I very much have respect for your chosen manufacturers.
Me I'm an analogue guy I have come to appreciate digital more recently, streamers and in particular DACs have improved greatly. Kind of liked some DSD stuff I listened to recently too but I think I don't see it as a challenge to my LP12 which has been up graded an modified greatly over the years went away from Linn upgrades to this.
www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1120/Linn_LP12_Turntable_Mober_Motor_Synergistic_Research_Record_Weight_Mat_Review.htm
Gamer changer for me with the Ekos SE is up there with anything I've heard.
I have a Tim de Pavaracini designed EAR Yoshino 912 tube pre amp and phono stage in my system, mated to a monster Grant Lumley ST70 Tube power amp the synergy is sublime. Used in both ultra linear or Triode mode.
I have used and still own some huge transistor pre and power combos but nothing touches vacuum tubes. I thought I'd never be smitten but once heard properly, I will never go back.
I use continous cast solid silver speaker cables to mate up to stunning Proac Response 3.8 floor standers.
I will more than likely invest in a good tube based CD player maybe something from Lector or Audio Research. I do think well recorded CDs before they started crushing the dynamics with compression sound very good. I doubt I need more resolution in my life than that.
The quality records being put there now are simply a better listening experience than digital to me. It's not all about Hi Res and analytical listening for me.
My kids listen to my main system from time to time and bring their friends into listen too. The astonishment on their faces is reward enough. I have offered to let them stream via my dragon fly red and laptop but they invariably say we want to listen to the Turntable, there is genuine wonderment in their eyes and oh my I wish I had their young ears.
I have two REL S3 SHO Subs which I plan on integrating into the system soon but I'm going to try a little room treatment alongside them so it's a bit of a project in waiting that! Early and brief use was revealing, lots of promise there I think.
We have alot in common I think, high quality Audio reproduction and a love of music which you must have also with the investment you've made just as I have.
Enjoy nice to talk with you sir.
@@Gez492 Tim de Paravicini is one of my heroes: sadly passed away now. Will read/reply more later.
@@Gez492 Hi Gerald have now read your post in full - indeed we have a lot in common, though I don't think my outlay can match yours! Another factor for me was my CD collection outstripped my vinyl collection in the late 80's (I was never happy with vinyl sound) and now have close to four figures of silver discs.
Thanks to recent tweaks I am now very happy with the sound and have been stocking up on more classical and am re-discovering my older disks with new clarity and resolution. My youngest just received her first system of secondhand but respectable components (vinyl - her wish and streaming!), something I shall do for all my single children. My ex-boss is a hi-fi fan and came for a music evening recently. He has a good system but said he'd never heard such resolution or dynamics before - it's all in the tweaking.
I'm tempted to try one or two RELs to complement my KEFs for foundational bass. My room is not good but SWIMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) would not like many of the correctional measures I would use. Very nice exchanging with you, all the best, Rob
Nice job. I think you used the same walnut on my dads Td150 plinth. It’s so sumptuous with the lacquer finish it looks like a solid piece of Swiss chocolate 👍
Genius, respect.
It is joyful to watch.
Superb job Russ! Your high calibre joinery matches the high calibre of the Linn hi-fi turntable. Hope your customer who ordered the plinth was happy with your work. I know I would be! Can't help to be impressed by your skills, attention to detail and how you forward plan some processes to save time/make the job easier for yourself. Like leaving those support blocks part-sawn/attached for the step and repeat drilling.
Your customers' choice of music was rather inappropriate! He could have played "If I Were A Carpenter" (Tim Hardin/Bobby Darin/FourTops) or "If I Had A Hammer" (maybe?) by Trini Lopez 👍👍😏! Anyway, each to his own! Good work mate. Always looking forward to your next project.
Fantastic craftsmanship!👍👍👍🍺
awesome work as always
Awesome work.
Perfect. Thanks for the video.
awesome shop and set up!
Aye proper perfick is that! Lovely job :D
I would love to see how you make templates I have projects that having templates would make life so much easier and yours seem to work better than the one I make,
Might get out the turn table. thanks!
An early 19th century sea shanty was way off the mark to what I was expecting when the needle hit the vinyl.. 😁😝
Boy you say that again. Seems like a whole lot of work for not much music.
He explains elsewhere that he had to substitute that audio for something copyright-safe from the google library.
Yes, it's not quite 'Smack My Bitch Up' by 'The Prodigy', is it..?
Making a plinth for a Linn turntable? You MUST be good!!!! You putting your name on it?
Stunning workmanship 👌👌👏👏👍👍
How much cost you charge to make one of them? Thanks
Do you have a store or website where your LP-12 Plinths can be purchased. Tony from Toronto Canada.
Lovely...👍
Barry the Block is trying to escape at 11:38 - just look at his guilty expression!
I like the nifty frame clamps did you make them? or where did they come from?
Do you do a plinth for the Thorens TD 160 Super?
My mate has exactly that deck. What are the chances
Fabulous workmanship. How much are they ?
Good question would like to know costs and how to buy ?
What is your profession if I may ask?
I’m a supervisor/engineer with some neat ideas but I would be hard pressed to meet your expectations.
Do you normally make 1 of these at a time, or a smallish batch? (I supposed you might be limited by how many frame clamps you have...)
it depends, the only part i can save time on really is the machining, primarily setting up the moulder. everything else is hands on so i tend to make them individually or how ever many i need to fulfil an order.
Is ist possible to buy a Plinth from you. Greetings Andreas
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God im jelouse with people with talent......damn.
Con esas máquinas cualquiera es un maestro carpintero. No tiene gracia. Lo mejor es hacerlo a mano!!
Clearly this guy's an artist in woodwork, plus it also shows just how much work goes into making one of those famous plinths.
I wonder what would be the total cost of having a rose wood LP12 plinth made ????
Amazing how much work goes into hand building that plinth. It looked incredibly precise and beautiful. The record player sounded excellent at the end. Brilliant!
Thank you for posting! this is the second video I've watch of your incredible workmanship! thank you for the professional inspiration! Paul
I miss my Linn...would have been fun to make a custom plinth like this for it.
Well done!
Hi N,Y,WS . Very impressed with your workmanship, I used to work for an organ building company years ago called walkers in Brandon near Thetford, And I have done work for Simpsons the architects of London summer which are in one of the University of Cambridge, I'm now retired in the Dordogne in France I still wish I was back at work, Stay safe and keep up the amazing work you are very talented.
I have been watching some of your rebuilds I actually own an LP 12 myself which I have had for about 30 years and I have actually been thinking about rebuilding the casework of it, but I was thinking along the lines of making it in solid core plywood like you made one of your other products.
Perfection is paramount, where quality is the ultimate goal,
I love watching your territorials, Stay safe always wear a face mask and head shield,
Phil from the Moulin in France,
What is the album of sea shantys that you are playing at the end?
Why do you use hot glue to glue in the corner braces - surely PVA (or similar) would be better? They are intended to stiffen the frame after all.
Worth it for a Linn. Quality work.
Hi Russ, Small world! Your channel was recommended. Now subscribed.
Christos here, the chap with whom you discussed the Kauri Wood plinth.
Most excellent work.
Wow, beautifully made!!! Thanks for sharing this build!
Drunken sailor...again! Very nice work, by the way.
Now we all know why Linn Plinths cost so much. A lot of tricky and accurate work is involved, as each one has to be the prefect fit for the top plate.
Nice job. I am guessing you used the original cover/lid or do you have a secret source for those? Mine needs replacing and I cant find one anywhere.
Complimenti. Un gran bel lavoro.
Great example of why making jigs is necessary. This is just a simple box but the jigs for fitment and the cutouts make repeatability fast and easy.
Turntable on the time of digital Age . computer RAM chips,
Nice work. But this LP12 sub chassis seems not perfectly set up. Slightly too high and sagged (16:30).
I found your channel yesterday and have just subscribed. Great to see an artisan at work. Brilliant!
You have some nice tools in that workshop! Very nice😊👍
Hello, I have a Linn Sonder LP12 that I would like to have restored. Do do have a website or contact information? Thanks
That looks like a good job buddy. For your information, I restore vintage radios, furniature, gun stocks and other stuff too, usually with a French Polish.
If you have any customers that want a French polish or various other spirit varnishes, I can help. Give me a shout if need be.
Cheers.
Could you share the album/artist/group of the music you played. I'm a fan of "refined" baudy music...
I have been thoroughly enjoying watching you restore and make things. So much attention to detail. Absolutely fantastic. I also enjoy that the video is mostly silent. I've tried watching other makers and restorers but immediately turned off because they talk too much. You have the perfect recipe here. Look, absorb, enjoy and learn. 🤩
finish on solid Walnut looks awful. Solid timber coated in plastic. not a fan. And it won't age well. sorry to be negative just an opinion. still a thumbs up.
Do you have a link to your shop? How does one get a hold of you to buy one of these? Do you sell plans or dimensions?
Lovely videos. Whereabouts in Yorkshire are you?
9.04 with the drum sander - is that a TVR in the background?
I wish that was my daily grind but why not make something in MDF to break up the routine!
That's a fine choice of music. Totally unexpected and appreciated. Always enjoyable to watch a craftsman at work.
Great work Russ. Almost makes me want to get another Linn. Almost...
You know - I would not mind having a go at that myself. Do you have a set of plans - happy to pay?
I gotta ask... What record is that? It actually sounds pretty amazing.
Captain here: Robert Shaw Chorale - What shall we do with the drunken sailor? *fly away*
Nice job love working with wood. Could you tell me about music and group singing the song please.?
About time there was a project to bridge the gap between Audiophiles and Woodworkers which I am both. Good job as usual. All you need now is a 180 gram copy of Aqualung - Jethro Tull and you'll be all set!
The woodworker/Audiophile overlap is normally speakers! There's a guy somewhere on the net who made his own Tannoy Prestige Westminster Royale (which is a LOT of precision parts)
What country made that's tune table?
Any way Good job!!!
Thanks to you, I've just spent a fortune on materials and now have a built spray room with a spinning plinth... now I need to upgrade my compressor. I can only aspire to make something as beautiful as you do.
Question...would it be possible to built a table top plinth for the LP12. I was thinking it would look really nice flush with the table top.
Nice work. And thanks for the tip on gang-making support blocks - I've got a few to do soon !
awesome I had A Linn Turntable many years ago wish I had done that to mine as the wood was in a poor start awesome deck though
Makes me want an LP12 now. Your plinth looks amazing
I found one on a Edinburgh fleamarket. 1975 model. With 2nd Gen tone arm. Bargain.
Meraviglioso, i miei complimenti. E' disponibile per Italia?
how does one make contact with you, do you have a website or email details thanks
красиво жить не запретишь, если золотом срать, то можно и из золота корпуса заказывать (головка звукоснимателя 60000 рублей стоит, две-три зарплаты обычных смертных из России)
Красивый корпус....замечательная работа.
excellent... if the original LINN ones aren't made like this - they should be !!. Now the plinths have an additional routed rebate for a cable clamp for the mains cable, and steel corner brackets were added in 2008, with 2 off Nr6 x 13mm St.Steel Philips screws. I hope the one i bought from Canada is as well made as this one. It doesn't like as nice as this one as the finish seems to be tinted brown and covers a lot of the walnut grain so i will sand it back and refinish it.
I have always admired the mitres on my LP12, and this is special.
Perfick build, thanks for sharing :-)
Great job, why do you use hot melt glue for the corner braces?
Amazing ... you should have 3 mil subs
I made a plinth for my Thorens TD150 / Linn Basek - sold it all 10 years later. Regretted it ever since.
What's the name of the choir song at the end of the video?
cloués collés vissés.....wow ,...ça va pas bouger .....
Please let me know how to contact you. I would like to purchase one of these.
well done. something both woodworking and audiophiles can relate to. I quite enjoyed the song played at the end. could you pass along the name of album, choir and/or song?
the song was actually from youtubes royalty free library to avoid having the video pulled or a copyright strike against it, so i edited it in over the original, which wasnt even making noise since the amps weren't plugged in! the song is just called "Drunken sailer", by The Midshipmen Glee Club
Молодец!
Hermoso trabajo
Felicitaciones
Good to see safety chuck used.
Beautiful work! My woodshop days are long gone, but that was truly inspiring. I know you have a lot of happy customers:)
How much are these plinths?
a la fin chanson que j'ai apris dans la royal.
My LP12 will be 40 next year...