In 1990 I worked for the South African distributor for Linn. They sent me on a course to the Linn factory, where I was privileged to be tutored by Ivor himself and the 2 Martins. Back in South Africa it was my job to assemble turntables as well as performing upgrades.
I only clean my LP12 using cloth made from fibres of Siberian sable under-coat applied in an anticlockwise (recommended) but slightly elliptical (along the wood and steel grain) motion with 25.7 micronewtons of pressure, and finally I lubricate spindle etc with a few drops of pasturised unicorn lacrimal fluid (when I can get it).
I think Linn LP12 is a best turn table as a floating system. One thing, it is very difficult to move balace weight, very sticky, won't move against what I want. You'd better change this balace moving way to thread type... Please !
...but, we can all see the debris still clinging to the stylus after using the green paper. And the on-screen advise says ONLY touch the stylus tip, with the green paper clearly scraping the cartridge body ...
All turntable manufacturer's have their own ideas as to what delivers good sound quality. Linn use suspended springs, while Rega prefer solid feet to act as noise cancelling. Which sounds best is what you hear and prefer, as there are no strict rules as to what gives the best sound quality for each individual's hearing.
You should remove the counter weight on the tonearm if you're moving or storing the turntable it can cause damage to the race And I would say put your belt in a bag of talcum powders is better, gives less wow and Flutter and protects the belt. Looks like moly graphite oil use moly graphite grease can be used or a carbon silicone grease. Any feelings on lubricating first with dry PTFE silicone spray and let dry You still using DC Motors why? Come on guys get it together
I have had a Linn system, LP-12 turntable, Ittok arm, Troika cartridge, Intek integrated amplifier and their Nexus speakers on KuStone stands since I bought it in 1989. Other than rebuilding the cartridge in 1996, 2004, and last spring (stylus wear), I have never needed a repair or had a problem with the system and it gets used daily. I found it to be the MOST reliable brand in my experience.
My LP12 dates from the late 1980s. Apart from replacing cartridge and drive belt on occasion, it's still going strong. I'm writing this in early 2023, so .... still fine after 35 years or so.....
The platter and main bearing is beautifully machined and heavy. They used to farm out that job to an engineering company and likely still do. Some of the other parts not so much, especially on older Linns. In one review the original sub-chassis that the arm and platter rests on was purported to "twang like a banjo". More recent and absurdly expensive Linns have substantially improved these parts. There is however no need for such a long arm board most of which just hangs in the air. A solid cylindrical arm board would be a much less resonant structure but Linn likes to keep it's traditional appearance unchanged.
@@socksumiThe Linn sondek LP12 platters and main bearing are a key element to the decks performance. The bearing was designed by Jack Tiefenbrun, father of Ivor Tiefenbrun, Linns founder. The manufacturer of the bearing and platters was initially done by Castle Precision Engineering located in Linn Park Glasgow and owned and run by Jack Tiefenbrun. When Linn Products was founded, manufacturer of the platters and bearing was taken in-house where it remains to this day.
You must be confused or misinformed. The quality of Linn products is second to none. Linn did have some rival turntables in the 80s and 90s but most of them fell to bits or just stopped working that is why the manufacturers of those decks now make after market parts for LP 12s because their own designs failed. People would not pay the high price for Linn equipment if the quality was poor. Linn is still an independent company unlike lesser poorly run companies who required bailing out. There are lesser poor quality alternatives available but you get what you pay for.
In 1990 I worked for the South African distributor for Linn. They sent me on a course to the Linn factory, where I was privileged to be tutored by Ivor himself and the 2 Martins. Back in South Africa it was my job to assemble turntables as well as performing upgrades.
I only clean my LP12 using cloth made from fibres of Siberian sable under-coat applied in an anticlockwise (recommended) but slightly elliptical (along the wood and steel grain) motion with 25.7 micronewtons of pressure, and finally I lubricate spindle etc with a few drops of pasturised unicorn lacrimal fluid (when I can get it).
All true and very worthwhile knowing. The new main bearing looks good too, very robust.
Clean with microfiber cloth in direction of wood grain... NERD CITY! love it
Very well presented and by a clear speaking guy.
Very interesting ,thanks.😊
Very helpful
Glad it helped
I think Linn LP12 is a best turn table as a floating system.
One thing, it is very difficult to move balace weight, very sticky, won't move against what I want. You'd better change this balace moving way to thread type... Please !
right on the cleaning fluids because if they contain any chlorinated solvents - those can react with Aluminium
Cool
Good advise
What about removing the counter weight when moving 🤔
Yes indeed, it was hitting the dust cover when I brought mine home when I bought it.
...but, we can all see the debris still clinging to the stylus after using the green paper. And the on-screen advise says ONLY touch the stylus tip, with the green paper clearly scraping the cartridge body ...
I have an older LP 12. One of the hinges has given up. Any ideas of where I can find a replacement. They seem scarce.
Is that you Gordon?
De superbes platines.jai une autre marque,autre approche technique.mais la c est du bon matos 👍
Jeeeeeeezzzzzz
Why rubber for the belt? Can you upgrade to a less elastic belt?
What about alcohol bases cleaner are are banned as well
Great vid!
I’ve got a question..why are the latest generation of TT solids ,sans suspension like that of a Linn?
All turntable manufacturer's have their own ideas as to what delivers good sound quality.
Linn use suspended springs, while Rega prefer solid feet to act as noise cancelling.
Which sounds best is what you hear and prefer, as there are no strict rules as to what gives the best sound quality for each individual's hearing.
I let my wife take care of these tasks.
She must be a fellow audiophile. That can be the only explanation
You should remove the counter weight on the tonearm if you're moving or storing the turntable it can cause damage to the race
And I would say put your belt in a bag of talcum powders is better, gives less wow and Flutter and protects the belt.
Looks like moly graphite oil use moly graphite grease can be used or a carbon silicone grease. Any feelings on lubricating first with dry PTFE silicone spray and let dry
You still using DC Motors why? Come on guys get it together
Much voodoo
Why is LINN's quality the worst?
I have had a Linn system, LP-12 turntable, Ittok arm, Troika cartridge, Intek integrated amplifier and their Nexus speakers on KuStone stands since I bought it in 1989. Other than rebuilding the cartridge in 1996, 2004, and last spring (stylus wear), I have never needed a repair or had a problem with the system and it gets used daily. I found it to be the MOST reliable brand in my experience.
My LP12 dates from the late 1980s. Apart from replacing cartridge and drive belt on occasion, it's still going strong. I'm writing this in early 2023, so .... still fine after 35 years or so.....
The platter and main bearing is beautifully machined and heavy. They used to farm out that job to an engineering company and likely still do. Some of the other parts not so much, especially on older Linns. In one review the original sub-chassis that the arm and platter rests on was purported to "twang like a banjo". More recent and absurdly expensive Linns have substantially improved these parts. There is however no need for such a long arm board most of which just hangs in the air. A solid cylindrical arm board would be a much less resonant structure but Linn likes to keep it's traditional appearance unchanged.
@@socksumiThe Linn sondek LP12 platters and main bearing are a key element to the decks performance. The bearing was designed by Jack Tiefenbrun, father of Ivor Tiefenbrun, Linns founder. The manufacturer of the bearing and platters was initially done by Castle Precision Engineering located in Linn Park Glasgow and owned and run by Jack Tiefenbrun. When Linn Products was founded, manufacturer of the platters and bearing was taken in-house where it remains to this day.
You must be confused or misinformed. The quality of Linn products is second to none. Linn did have some rival turntables in the 80s and 90s but most of them fell to bits or just stopped working that is why the manufacturers of those decks now make after market parts for LP 12s because their own designs failed. People would not pay the high price for Linn equipment if the quality was poor. Linn is still an independent company unlike lesser poorly run companies who required bailing out. There are lesser poor quality alternatives available but you get what you pay for.
Very disappointed with LINN quality of their products and the way Linn's customer service handles customer issues. Down to zero.
Care to expand on this ?