Linn Basik tonearm question

[geph0007]

What is the hierarchy of Linn Basik tonearms on a Linn Basik ? Linn Basik. Then Basik Plus . Then Akito?? Just guessing here Tthanks

 

[jrtrent]

What is the hierarchy of Linn Basik tonearms on a Linn Basik ? Linn Basik. Then Basik Plus . Then Akito?? Just guessing here Tthanks

The only Basik arms I'm familiar with are the LVV, an S-shaped arm with standard interchangeable headshell; the LVX, which had a proprietary removable headshell; and the Basik Plus with fixed headshell. And yes, the Akito replaced the Basik Plus. I started with a Basik Plus in 1985, upgraded to an Ittok LVII, regressed to a used Basik LVX (selling the Ittok to help pay the rent), then upgraded to an Ittok LVIII/2 when finances allowed.

 

[geph0007]

OK So a unit equipped with the Akito would be better then one equipped with the Basic Plus?

 

[jrtrent]

OK So a unit equipped with the Akito would be better then one equipped with the Basic Plus?

All else being equal, yes. With used gear, condition is always a prime consideration, and, since the turntable is more important than the arm, an LP12 with a Basik Plus will sound better than an Axis with an Akito.

 

[Nat]

That is certainly what Linn said, and I am inclined to think it might be true, but it would intereresting to actually hear such a comparison.

 

[tubewade]

That is certainly what Linn said, and I am inclined to think it might be true, but it would intereresting to actually hear such a comparison.

I heard that very demonstration back in the day and it changed my perspective of phono hierarchy. After that we carried in our own Pioneer and Technics players to set up beside the Sondek and it taught me a valuable lesson. Even so, lesser tables aren't necessarily 'bad' even if they can't match the Linn. The difference is obvious in side by side comparisons but at home for most of the listening that I do these others are still really good and enjoyable. From my perspective, there is something to be said for automatic features, and I enjoy them.

Edit: typo eradication

 

[geph0007]

You are right about that

 

[kwayde]

I had an LP-12 with the Basik LVX arm. I spent a couple grand getting an Akito put on and I was very unimpressed. Ended up selling the table and bought an SME 20-2 which beat the pants off the Linn. This was back in 2015 IRC.
What made a hellofa large improvement on the LP-12 was ditching the Valhalla power supply for a DC drive. I think I spent $600 on an Origin Live DC drive motor kit. It was a HUGE improvement. I made the DC drive change before the Akito change. Was expecting a good size improvement with the Akito but was very disappointed.

https://www.originlive.com/hi-fi/turntable-upgrades-modification/turntable-motor-power-supply/