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: LP12
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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 […]
07
Jan
Jan
This is one of those projects where you already know what the outcome will be – The upgrade to Linn’s new Sub-chassis the Keel SE, lifts the lid on more music in a delightful way. This customer has brought in his 1991 LP12 to us before and we upgraded it to the Keel Sub-chassis, Radikal […]
09
Oct
Oct
Linn have just announced the latest upgrades for the LP12: Keel SE and Klimax Radikal. Keel SE takes the milled from the solid concept of the Keel, and applies a Finite Element Analysis to it. This analysis determines where the stresses are within the Keel, and allows Linn to add reinforcing to stiffen the sub-chassis […]
22
Aug
Aug
Two new products from Linn Join us on the evening of Thursday the 9th October from 6pm for another of our legendary musical evenings. We will be playing a great selection of music on an all Linn system and you’ll be the first to hear these two new products from Linn. No – we’re not […]
28
Mar
Mar
Come and join in with our vinyl event – this follows from an idea floated to the Wokingham Vinyl Club, and should be a lovely evening playing records and swapping ideas and knowlege of records. We have a range of turntables on offer to play music on, ranging from Linn’s entry level Magik LP12 to […]
18
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, […]
07
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 […]
08
Jul
Jul
Secret No. 1 – Use great parts Not for nothing do Linn work through improvements on the LP12. Over the years pretty much everything has seen some attention to improve the sound quality – of course it has to be commercial too, so there will always be room for 3rd party mods. We generally use […]
21
Jun
Jun
This High-Spec Linn LP12 came in for an upgrade. The Original spec was Klimax level (Ekos SE arm, Kandid cartridge, Cirkus bearing, Keel sub-chassis, Radikal, Urika) however with a Wenge Plinth. We updated the bearing to the Karousel, updated the Radikal PSU and motor, and swapped the cartridge for a MySonic Signature Platinum. This involved […]
19
May
May
Here at HiFi Cinema, we’ve recently returned from a splendid installation, where we installed a Naim Statement system together with Focal Maestro Utopia speakers. This is one of those systems which surpasses expectations, even when those expectations are very high indeed! The source is primarily from a Linn Next Generation Klimax DSM with their new […]
01
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. […]
12
May
May
UPDATE : 24th June Musical Evening is now sold out, so we’ve created a second session on the 25th It gives us the greatest pleasure to invite you to our long overdue special musical evening, showcasing the best in vinyl and digital music, on Thursday 24th June and Friday 25th June 2021 from 4.00pm onwards. […]
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 […]
26
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 […]
26
Feb
Feb
If you have a collection of vinyl LPs and an old turntable that was shoved into the loft years ago, dust it all off and lets see what we can do to make it really sing. The Linn LP12 has been in production since 1973 and is one of those rare breeds of products that is still […]
15
Nov
Nov
Come and listen to some of the best that Vinyl has to offer – experience the quality it is possible to get from your old vinyl collection with one of the best turntables available: the Linn LP12. The event starts at 4pm and will go on until around 8pm: We will be listening to a […]
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 […]
24
Mar
Mar
Are you a vinyl adikt? or do you want to learn more about the longest surviving music format? Join us as we celebrate the LP, listening to Linn’s iconic Sondek LP12 turntable. You’ll discover the craftsmanship involved in engineering the world’s best deck and experience the glory of vinyl music at its finest. You can […]
We featured this as product of the week early last year, before we had even heard one. However now we have had a chance to listen to one installed on a top-end LP12, and we are quite frankly amazed at the job Linn have done. Linn Say: “This is the best sounding cartridge we’ve ever […]
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