This LP12 originally built in the mid 1970s has been through a number of upgrades – that last of which was in the early 1980s, so it is long past ready for a revamp. The Valhalla Power supplied failed, and this prompted our customer to bring it in for some TLC. The original plan was […]
Tag Archives: Linn
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May
May
Ever wanted a peek under the hood of a Linn Klimax DSM? – Here’s an early one which we were asked to upgrade. The upgrade is relatively simple to perform, though we much prefer to do it in our workshop in a static safe environment, just to be on the safe side. The Utopik power […]
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Mar
Mar
We were asked to bring a customer’s Linn LP12 back to life, and when we received it, we discovered it dated from 1974 with having virtually nothing done to it since then! We gave it a full service including new springs and rubber suspension parts, a bearing wash-out and re-charge. Also a thorough clean up […]
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Sep
Sep
The time came for a new Klimax level LP12 for our showroom – we had plenty of Trampoline base plates in stock, so ordered the new Klimax level LP12 without the base plate. What arrived was a Kit of parts from Linn – we normally get these with the sub-chassis, bearing and motor assembly etc, […]
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Sep
Sep
Two days of all things LP12 – come and hear one of the best Turntables available. We’ve developed a wealth of experience around the iconic Linn LP12, and are here to help with all of your LP12 related questions. From upgrades to sales, tuning and setup, we’ve seen all combinations of LP12, and are happy […]
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Apr
Apr
Linn Turntable evening Come and join us for a session of all things vinyl. Bring your own vinyl to check out on our Klimax LP12, even compare the LP12 abilities to the Naim Solstice if you must! We will have Majik and Klimax on demonstration, and as usual we will have a selection of refreshments. […]
Karousel, Linn’s new precision-engineered single-point bearing, offers smoother rotation and greater stability for even better sound from your Sondek LP12. This innovative new take on Linn’s original bearing design has been made possible by technological developments in material science, machining capabilities and mechanical engineering expertise gained from almost half a century of designing and […]
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Oct
Oct
We have found that older Linn tonearms tend to become a bit sticky, as dust and dirt drop into the tonearm bearings and can make the arm “notchy” and causing tracking issues. The usual response was to buy a new tonearm, however this need not always be the first resort. With a little bit of […]
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Apr
Apr
When transporting your LP12 for example bringing it to us for a Service, it is important to protect the bearings of both the Arm and the platter. If you have the original packaging, then this offers the best protection, and here’s a quick run-through on how to pack it. If you don’t have the original […]
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Apr
Apr
We’ve had a steady flow of Linn LP12 turntables in for servicing and upgrades this year. One of the most frequent questions is “What upgrade will give me the most benefit?”. This is a tricky question to answer, as it depends on the age and state of the turntable in question. If there is an […]
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Sep
Sep
Linn have added the new Selekt DSM to their stable of streaming players. Sitting above the Magik DSM and below the Akurate DSM, this player goes back to the small format footprint, and adds a quality feel with the construction materials and controls. There are a couple of tricks up the Selekt DSM sleeve which […]
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Jul
Jul
We are in the fortunate position to have both a Linn Klimax LP12 and a Technics SL-1000R in our showroom, so we thought we’d have a bit of a shootout between them, as they’re theoretically in the same league. The Linn Klimax LP12 has been a fixture in our showroom for some years, however the […]
02
Feb
Feb
The wait is over. After two years in the making, we are delighted to announce the launch of Krystal, Linn’s latest moving coil cartridge. Capturing even more detail from the record groove that its predecessor, Klyde, the Linn Krystal has been inspired by the design principles of Linn’s flagship Kandid cartridge. Upgrade your cartridge to […]
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Nov
Nov
Get in the Christmas mood with free Studio Master downloads – the highest quality available anywhere. Each week in December, Linn is giving away a different collection of stunning, hand-picked Studio Master tracks from Linn Records’ diverse and talented roster of artists. Each collection has its own theme and offers the perfect introduction to high […]
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Sep
Sep
The Brief for this project evolved over a number of months. It involved AV distribution to most rooms about the house, with a variety of quality presentations depending on the room. Added to this was a dedicated High spec Home Cinema In short we ended up with: 8 zones of Sonos Music 7 zones of Linn Music […]
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Sep
Sep
We were asked to install a simple but great sounding system, to create a basement cinema room that would play satellite TV, streamed TV, Blu-Rays and music. The system we came up with used the new DALI Rubicon speakers, for a great sound in this large room. Amplification was provided by a combination of an Anthem […]
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Dec
Dec
Exakt technology delivers a breakthrough in audio performance. It is the most direct connection ever made between you and the artist. Exakt pushes the lossless digital signal path all the way to the speaker. This eliminates sources of noise and distortion that exist in the traditional analogue hi-fi chain. Exakt turns the loudspeaker into an […]
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Jul
Jul
Friday 1st August with sessions at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm It’s not just music that sounds better with a Linn Network Music Player; movies, games, TV, radio – anything you listen to at home can be played in the highest quality available. Come along to our Sweet Streams event and discover all the great things […]
25
Jun
Jun
The Linn Akurate Exakt system redefines the way that HiFi is connected and works. It consists of a pair of the Akubarik Exakt speakers and an Akurate Exakt DSM. The result is a superb sounding, flexible system. The major difference between a conventional HiFi and the Linn Exakt system is that the connection to […]
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Jun
Jun
Wednesday the 9th July from 18:30 at our Aldermaston Showroom The wait is over! Join us for the Akurate Exakt launch and discover just how incredible it sounds for yourself. Using the same ground-breaking Exakt technology found in Linn’s Klimax Exakt system, Akurate Exakt is the true performance choice for music lovers. Exakt technology radically […]
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