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Linn LP12

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That is a very desirable turntable! I don't think you will have any trouble selling it. OEM packaging or not. In reality, boxes really don't mean much (at least to me)
 
OEM packaging certainly helps to sell a collectable 'table like an LP12, especially if the 'table has to be shipped to the buyer. OEM packaging (in the vast majority of cases) has been designed by competent specialists to protect the contents during rough handling.

Some sellers claim to know how to pack a 'table for shipping using their own materials and methods, while others only think they do. I'll go for OEM packaging and a conscientious seller/shipper every time:thumbsup:
 
It was my understanding that -- at least in the old days (1980s) -- Linn dealers were expected, as part of their franchise to sell the turntables, to personally install the turntable in the customer's home. That was the case when I bought mine from Stereo Design in San Diego (now closed). They did not give me the original packaging, and I don't recall my asking for it. Maybe that aspect of the required service was optional.
 
srunge55 said:
Hi all, I was thinking about selling my Linn LP12. I have heard they sell better if you have factory packaging materials for shipping. I'd love to hear opinions on that. Also does anybody know of a good source to acquire the materials? I found this on https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-...m4d8ec352ec:g:a9oAAOSwKtVWuOX0&frcectupt=true . I guess you have to get them from the UK but wondering if any US sources to cut down on shipping.

Thanks,

Steve
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Have you thought about selling it locally?
 
Ilikevinyl said:
Why do you want to sell the LP-12? That's an excellent sounding turntable! :music:
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We'll I thought I had picked up a Thorens TD124 but that fell through. The main reason it has a DC cart and I don't have a preamp that does DC. So I will need to pony up for a good MM cartridge. I might go that route now.
 
srunge55 said:
We'll I thought I had picked up a Thorens TD124 but that fell through. The main reason it has a DC cart and I don't have a preamp that does DC. So I will need to pony up for a good MM cartridge. I might go that route now.
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You mean a MC (moving coil) cartridge?

What tonearm do you have on your LP-12?
 
srunge55 said:
Yes, MC not DC. It has a Rega RB 300 arm with a Goldring Electro II cartridge.
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That's a very good high output moving coil cartridge that can use any phono mm input. You don't need a special moving coil phono preamp with that cartridge! If the stylus is worn, you can have it retipped. :Soundsmith seems to be popular for retipping. If your want something different in a mm cartridge, Ortofon 2M series were designed with the Rega tonearm.
 
Does your Rega RB-300 have the large nut underneath the arm board to secure it, or is it the newer 3 screw type of mounting?
 
Ilikevinyl said:
Does your Rega RB-300 have the large nut underneath the arm board to secure it, or is it the newer 3 screw type of mounting?
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I'm not sure I guess I would have to get under it to see. I do know the arm came with the TT when it was purchased new in the mid-80s so probably not the newer style 3 screw.
 
srunge55 said:
Yes, MC not DC. It has a Rega RB 300 arm with a Goldring Electro II cartridge.
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Well if you decide to sell it try posting it on Audio Circle under the GAS group fleamarket. You will get a lot of local guys looking at it. What are you running it with now? You could add a SUT or headamp for your MC. If you pm me maybe we can work out something that would work for you. I know a lot of guys in the area, one of us should be able to help. I also have an LP-12 with an Audiomods arm which is a Regards based arm. I run a Nagaoka MP-500 on mine and I must say it's quite nice. Just an old guy trying to help. Let me know.
 
srunge55 said:
I'm not sure I guess I would have to get under it to see. I do know the arm came with the TT when it was purchased new in the mid-80s so probably not the newer style 3 screw.
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If your arm has the big hex nut, tightening that too tight to the arm board can suck the life out of the sound. Nut should only be hand tightened until snug.
 
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