Thank you for the extremely interesting video, I really enjoyed watching it. You made it look straightforward, though I know you need to know what you're doing. Thank you, it was great seeing what's inside my LP12.
I just took my LP12 out of storage after nearly a decade ..and it’s from the mid 80’s ( LP12/Ittok/Koetsu ) ..I just plugged it in …and it still works ..pretty damn good…I think I’ll have to get it given a once over later in the new year probably 😊
Thank you for watching - you may also like some of our other Linn videos on the channel. You are welcome to visit ripcaster to see and hear the range ripcaster.co.uk/visit_ripcaster
Thank you for the video. Excellent production. You are the audiophile version of a surgeon. As I look across the room at my 80's Linn, I fear I've missed the boat for those type of upgrades. Nice to dream though. Subscribed from Australia.
I have the LP12… Can you get into the impact and qualities of each of these upgrades. For those with a tight budget, will going one upgrade at a time make sense? Like just moving to the Kore… Or the Kore and the Arko (with an Addikt cartridge)? Or should it be the better cartridge first? Thank you 🙏
You can do the upgrades step by step. The exact order depends on your existing LP12 - but we would generally recommend the following order: Karousel bearing, Kore sub-chassis, Lingo IV motor/speed control, tonearm and cartridge (assuming your current cartridge is in good condition)... Please fee free to call 01183218292/email info@ripcaster.co.uk with details of your LP12 and we can offfer more specific guidance. There is currently a Linn promotion that you may take advantage of (until 31 August) see ripcaster.co.uk/Linn_Summer_2024.
Scottish engineering at its finest. Very interesting video, thanks for uploading. After seeing all these additional add ons the big question: will the Mrs’ abba records sound better with such upgrades?!
That is what I did.I have a lp12 [1988] that I never upgraded.Bought a Orgin Live Calypso table in 2008.Took the Itock tonearm off and installed it on the Calypso.The lp12 is overpriced hype.This table dosen't come close to the Calypso and I am glad I spent the upgrade money on a real upgade in turntables.
That was my first thought as well but the video is just showing what is possible. In real life you would do the upgrades one step after another. Following Linn's own approach you would probably start with the carousel-kit, get the foundations up to a current level first and continue from there if the other parts are still working fine. If they are, every step should come with an be audibly improvement and taken together everything you paid will more or less buy you a player of comparable sonic quality. This one just keeps growing, whereas with others you have to keep bying and trading complete decks.
Hi, Thank you for this video. I purchased my Linn LP12 way back in the very early 70’s, it is in completely original condition as first introduced with no upgrades whatsoever. It has a classic SME 3009 fixed head shell tone arm without fluid damper addition. It has not been in service for almost forty years. I have purchased new oil and belt. Should I leave this deck untouched as an original and just replace the belt and oil? What is your recommendation? Regards, John
Hello John, I'd recommend a service as a first step and get the deck checked over. Assuming everything is working I'd be inclined to keep it all original (although a new bearing would be a very good upgrade and not alter the external appearance). I suspect you may need a new cartridge.... We would be delighted to service your LP12 if you are near us. See ripcaster.co.uk/Early_Linn_Sondek_from_1974 for a similar deck that we service. Call 01183218292 or email info@ripcaster.co.uk if need additional information. Jon
I wanted a Linn Sondek LP12 for many years until I saw one at the dealer. The on/off button was crocked and made me feel that this brand is way overpriced. But heir marketing department are very very clever because they can get enthusiasts to pay enormous amounts of money on something that should have been in in the decks from the start. I got the feel that I could make a LP12 myself just from bits and pieces from the shed. I got myself a Technics SL-1200G instead. Sorry Linn.
You must have an incredible shed. There is no excuse for the dealer not presenting the product correctly. I recommend you visit us to see and hear the range: ripcaster.co.uk/visit_ripcaster
Damn. No wonder these turntables are so expensive. Yes, I have a 1983 LP12 that went through a clinic at an authorized Linn Dealer in 2006 and I had Cirrkus Bearing upgrade, went from Valhalla to a Lingo, new arm board for my Ittok, ,Adickt cartridge, new signal cables and a Trampolin base. These services were actually performed by two "Linnies" that had come over from Scotland. Time constraints and the "owner" of the establishment started complaining. Deck never sounded very good until it was taken apart by a non-Linn dealer here in Eastern TN in 2013 where I now reside. He was very talented and very smart. He said all sorts of things had been done wrong. I won't name the Linn dealer, but he was in Florida (no longer in business). If you have a good relationship with Mr. Ivor Tiefenbrun, perhaps you could relay my story and have him get back to me. After many conversations with Lawson at Sound Image which is outside Atlanta, I may entrust the 'table with him when funds become available.
@@ripcastercouk Thank you for responding. I will send details to the above listed email. If Ivor is even the least bit interested, I have every receipt I ever got from Audio Visions South and therefore, can substantiate everything. Guess I am a bit of a hoarder, at least when it comes to my Linn LP12.
It amazes me that Linn are still getting away with this after so long, and I speak as a Linn owner, albiet now replaced with the current REGA P10, 3 parts in the box plus the lid, for day to day listening. Splashing out loads of cash for "improvements" and then ensuring that the box of spare parts they supply can only be fitted by a specialist, utter nonsense. More emperor's new clothes crap.
@@ripcastercouk The video is great, and no disrespect to the skills on show here, but Linn really are taking the piss, but what do I know, I bought one of them as well, so I was as bad.
You simply missed the point of the concept. Buying the most simple LP12 you get a deck that is worth its money which you can rebuild later into a better deck, which is worth more money. It is just like an agreement that you can trade in your old deck (at a dealer who is upgrading it for you) and get back a better one at any given point and in increments you decide upon. Complete freedom of choice. At no point are you forced by anynone but yourself to not just keep what you have and enjoy it. Your Rega will be old news in a few years where you can just sell it as whole and buy a new and better one, take it or leave it. Not that much of a difference if you think about it .
Thanks for a super Video. I've enjoyed how you performed with passion the different upgrade steps. Subscribed from Southern Germany
Thank you for the extremely interesting video, I really enjoyed watching it. You made it look straightforward, though I know you need to know what you're doing. Thank you, it was great seeing what's inside my LP12.
That was excellent. Well done.
Excellent video, always like learn about these decks.
Thank you for watching... check out our other Linn videos...
I owned the Linn jig and did my own maintenance, its not rocket science like some Linnies would have you believe. Its actually a rather simple device.
Amazing, didn’t realize there was so many upgrades. I’ll have to look into some of these. 🫡
I just took my LP12 out of storage after nearly a decade ..and it’s from the mid 80’s ( LP12/Ittok/Koetsu ) ..I just plugged it in …and it still works ..pretty damn good…I think I’ll have to get it given a once over later in the new year probably 😊
Yes - you can expect a lifetime of music from an LP12. I'm sure it would benefit from a service - which we would be delighted to do if you are near.
@@ripcastercouk Unfortunately,you’re on the other side of the pond ..I’m outside of Toronto 🙂
ASMR for oldies - love it
awesome .. thanks .. going to have to get me one of these babies !!
You are welcome to visit us to see and hear the Linn range... ripcaster.co.uk/visit_ripcaster
Great video. I only want a dealer in Maryland, US to upgrade my Sondek!
Thank you for watching.. Please email info@ripcaster.co.uk with the upgrades you are considering and I can make some dealer suggestions for you.
@@ripcastercouk Great!, thank you very much.
Very interesting !!...👍👍
Thank you for watching - you may also like some of our other Linn videos on the channel. You are welcome to visit ripcaster to see and hear the range ripcaster.co.uk/visit_ripcaster
Should be a substantial upgrade to all the new parts, I guess.
@@frisbiet Yes - a BIG upgrade in performance from the original deck. Sounds superb.
Thank you for the video. Excellent production. You are the audiophile version of a surgeon. As I look across the room at my 80's Linn, I fear I've missed the boat for those type of upgrades. Nice to dream though. Subscribed from Australia.
I am interested in the Arko, but wonder whether it is a justifiable upgrade over an Akito 3B (LP12, Kore, Trampolin 2, Karousel)
I have the LP12… Can you get into the impact and qualities of each of these upgrades.
For those with a tight budget, will going one upgrade at a time make sense? Like just moving to the Kore…
Or the Kore and the Arko (with an Addikt cartridge)?
Or should it be the better cartridge first?
Thank you 🙏
You can do the upgrades step by step. The exact order depends on your existing LP12 - but we would generally recommend the following order: Karousel bearing, Kore sub-chassis, Lingo IV motor/speed control, tonearm and cartridge (assuming your current cartridge is in good condition)... Please fee free to call 01183218292/email info@ripcaster.co.uk with details of your LP12 and we can offfer more specific guidance. There is currently a Linn promotion that you may take advantage of (until 31 August) see ripcaster.co.uk/Linn_Summer_2024.
@@ripcastercouk I’m based in France, but thank you for the information!
Scottish engineering at its finest. Very interesting video, thanks for uploading.
After seeing all these additional add ons the big question: will the Mrs’ abba records sound better with such upgrades?!
Glad you enjoyed the video! I’m sure the sound will have you both saying 'Thank You for the Music.' - if not send ripcaster a S.O.S
It Seems to me with all that's being replaced, they're hardly anything left of the original unit, would it be just a well to buy a new one?
That is what I did.I have a lp12 [1988] that I never upgraded.Bought a Orgin Live Calypso table in 2008.Took the Itock tonearm off and installed it on the Calypso.The lp12 is overpriced hype.This table dosen't come close to the Calypso and I am glad I spent the upgrade money on a real upgade in turntables.
That was my first thought as well but the video is just showing what is possible. In real life you would do the upgrades one step after another. Following Linn's own approach you would probably start with the carousel-kit, get the foundations up to a current level first and continue from there if the other parts are still working fine. If they are, every step should come with an be audibly improvement and taken together everything you paid will more or less buy you a player of comparable sonic quality. This one just keeps growing, whereas with others you have to keep bying and trading complete decks.
Hi,
Thank you for this video. I purchased my Linn LP12 way back in the very early 70’s, it is in completely original condition as first introduced with no upgrades whatsoever. It has a classic SME 3009 fixed head shell tone arm without fluid damper addition. It has not been in service for almost forty years. I have purchased new oil and belt. Should I leave this deck untouched as an original and just replace the belt and oil? What is your recommendation?
Regards,
John
Hello John, I'd recommend a service as a first step and get the deck checked over. Assuming everything is working I'd be inclined to keep it all original (although a new bearing would be a very good upgrade and not alter the external appearance). I suspect you may need a new cartridge.... We would be delighted to service your LP12 if you are near us. See ripcaster.co.uk/Early_Linn_Sondek_from_1974 for a similar deck that we service. Call 01183218292 or email info@ripcaster.co.uk if need additional information. Jon
Hi Jon,
Thank you very much for your prompt reply & advice, it is much appreciated!👍🏻
Regards,
John
I wanted a Linn Sondek LP12 for many years until I saw one at the dealer. The on/off button was crocked and made me feel that this brand is way overpriced. But heir marketing department are very very clever because they can get enthusiasts to pay enormous amounts of money on something that should have been in in the decks from the start. I got the feel that I could make a LP12 myself just from bits and pieces from the shed. I got myself a Technics SL-1200G instead. Sorry Linn.
You must have an incredible shed. There is no excuse for the dealer not presenting the product correctly. I recommend you visit us to see and hear the range: ripcaster.co.uk/visit_ripcaster
The Orgin Live Calypso smokes the SL-1200 as well.
I would be very interested to know what was the final upgrade cost in UK ££££££
Thank you for watching. Please get in touch and I'd be happy to go through the numbers/quote 01183218292 info@ripcaster.co.uk
"Walnut" plinth???
Yes - this is a Walnut plinth. You may find this other video on LP12 plinths on our channel useful: ua-cam.com/video/9KuX0Y8GMgo/v-deo.html
Hi is there a Linn dealer in Leicester 🇬🇧
You can use the Linn website to find a dealer near you www.linn.co.uk/uk/try-linn
Damn. No wonder these turntables are so expensive. Yes, I have a 1983 LP12 that went through a clinic at an authorized Linn Dealer in 2006 and I had Cirrkus Bearing upgrade, went from Valhalla to a Lingo, new arm board for my Ittok, ,Adickt cartridge, new signal cables and a Trampolin base. These services were actually performed by two "Linnies" that had come over from Scotland. Time constraints and the "owner" of the establishment started complaining. Deck never sounded very good until it was taken apart by a non-Linn dealer here in Eastern TN in 2013 where I now reside. He was very talented and very smart. He said all sorts of things had been done wrong. I won't name the Linn dealer, but he was in Florida (no longer in business). If you have a good relationship with Mr. Ivor Tiefenbrun, perhaps you could relay my story and have him get back to me. After many conversations with Lawson at Sound Image which is outside Atlanta, I may entrust the 'table with him when funds become available.
Thank you for watching the video... Please email info@ripcaster.co.uk with your details and I'll feedback to Linn etc. Many thanks Jon
@@ripcastercouk Thank you for responding. I will send details to the above listed email. If Ivor is even the least bit interested, I have every receipt I ever got from Audio Visions South and therefore, can substantiate everything. Guess I am a bit of a hoarder, at least when it comes to my Linn LP12.
The switch really kills the design. Try to fix the soundtrack to the video, it is completely off.
It amazes me that Linn are still getting away with this after so long, and I speak as a Linn owner, albiet now replaced with the current REGA P10, 3 parts in the box plus the lid, for day to day listening. Splashing out loads of cash for "improvements" and then ensuring that the box of spare parts they supply can only be fitted by a specialist, utter nonsense. More emperor's new clothes crap.
Delighted you are enjoying your Rega and our video so much.
@@ripcastercouk The video is great, and no disrespect to the skills on show here, but Linn really are taking the piss, but what do I know, I bought one of them as well, so I was as bad.
Leafties being smug leafties.
You simply missed the point of the concept. Buying the most simple LP12 you get a deck that is worth its money which you can rebuild later into a better deck, which is worth more money. It is just like an agreement that you can trade in your old deck (at a dealer who is upgrading it for you) and get back a better one at any given point and in increments you decide upon. Complete freedom of choice. At no point are you forced by anynone but yourself to not just keep what you have and enjoy it. Your Rega will be old news in a few years where you can just sell it as whole and buy a new and better one, take it or leave it. Not that much of a difference if you think about it .