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New Linn LP12 Sondek

cocovinyl176

cocovinyl176

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Hi All,
New owner of a Sondek LP12 turntable. I assume the version I have may be from 80's-early 90's as it is equipped with the Ittok tone arm, but since I am a newbie to Linn products I may be incorrect about info. I was hoping to get some suggestions on Carts/Stylus that would match up with well with the Ittok LVll tonearm. I have a number of preamps with Phono stages and also thinking of buying a separate Phono that may work with both MC and MM carts. I have read the tonearm works best with low output MC Carts. Currently, I have a McIntosh C20/ Maratnz 7T/ recapped/restored Dynaco PAS2. receivers=Maratnz 2270/2325. The jury is still out on a phono stage to buy. Quick note-I believe the TT currently has a Grado Cart on it..
 
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dogscanskate said:
You can date your LP 12 by the serial number which is located on the back of the plinth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Sondek_LP12). http://ukhhsoc.torrens.org/makers/Linn/LP12/Upgrade_history.pdf

Start out with the cart on the Ittok if it's in god condition. You can also download the service manual to get acquainted with the deck. If it is well set up, it is a wonderful record player. Congratulations on your acquisition.
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thank you. Should be arriving this week, so I'll take a look at the SN then. I am guessing that time frame due to tonearm option (at the time) and the equipment owned by the org owner dates that period. I am not sure the cart/stylus is in good shape, just prepping myself with options to equip the Ittok.
 
cocovinyl176 said:
thank you. Should be arriving this week, so I'll take a look at the SN then. I am guessing that time frame due to tonearm option (at the time) and the equipment owned by the org owner dates that period. I am not sure the cart/stylus is in good shape, just prepping myself with options to equip the Ittok.
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In the mean time you can visit this site and hear quite a few carts played on the same equipped Linn table

http://daveyw.edsstuff.org/index.htm
 
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