New to me LP12

[rjinaz86323]

Well my LP12 finally arrived. I found a guy in Florida to build me a deck, and I will use my Akito tonearm and Adikt cartridge from my Linn Basik for now. I have an appointment next week to have Steve Carroll down in Phoenix to do a complete setup of it.

 

[Imseti]

Well enjoy it! It's been 30 years since I ditched my LP12 and vinyl

I fondly remember those times.

 

[Seibassman]

Enjoy! It looks lovely and it will give you years of enjoyment.

 

[rjinaz86323]

I am looking forward to having this setup properly. In the past I had a Thorens TD 160. While I am sure they are a good table, it drove my nuts. I am sure it was because it was not setup right. If you even farted in the same room it would skip.

 

[VinylHabit]

Welcome, and enjoy

Steve is a good guy, and will do a great job for you.

 

[Mr Kandid]

While its in bits why not bite the bullet and fit a brand new Karousel then it should be bulletproof for a long time.
German belt belt sounds like aftermarket just keep it real and avoid the pitfalls.

 

[Moomintroll]

While its in bits why not bite the bullet and fit a brand new Karousel then it should be bulletproof for a long time.
German belt belt sounds like aftermarket just keep it real and avoid the pitfalls.

Is the Hercules compatible with the Karousel? I know a Valhalla isn’t.

’troll

 

[Mr Kandid]

Is the Hercules compatible with the Karousel? I know a Valhalla isn’t.

’troll

Oops
Thank you Troll

 

[Nopiano]

Now that’s a proper Sondek, with a fluted afromosia plinth. That’s not to say some of the modern ones don’t look great, but this is the original to my eyes.

 

[rjinaz86323]

While I would love to go with the Karousel, it is not in the cards (budget). Also from my understanding the Karousel would also require a change in the PSU. I know there is a kit (Mose) to move the Herc to it's own case, but again it all comes down to budget. Small steps.

 

[akamatsu]

While I would love to go with the Karousel, it is not in the cards (budget). Also from my understanding the Karousel would also require a change in the PSU. I know there is a kit (Mose) to move the Herc to it's own case, but again it all comes down to budget. Small steps.

I too was temped to mention Karousel. But my word, you just got the thing and we are already spending your money on improving it. It will sound great as is. Upgrades? All in due time.

 

[rjinaz86323]

I too was temped to mention Karousel. But my word, you just got the thing and we are already spending your money on improving it. It will sound great as is. Upgrades? All in due time.

That's kinda my thought. Gotta keep the wife unit happy.

 

[Moomintroll]

That's kinda my thought. Gotta keep the wife unit happy.

Yep, you’ll find we’re very good at spending other people’s money here. The important thing is that you get what you have setup properly and enjoy what it does, otherwise it’s very easy to find it disappointing and move on to something else. Upgrades can come with time, but the most important upgrade is an expert setup.

 

[rjinaz86323]

That is what I have been told, and why I am having it professionally setup for me.

 

[ThomasOK]

Yep, you’ll find we’re very good at spending other people’s money here. The important thing is that you get what you have setup properly and enjoy what it does, otherwise it’s very easy to find it disappointing and move on to something else. Upgrades can come with time, but the most important upgrade is an expert setup.

Agreed. But I would ditch that belt and get a proper Linn one. I imagine Steve will bring that up.

 

[rjinaz86323]

Yup, that will probably happen

 

[rjinaz86323]

Well I am back home from a day in Phoenix with Steve Carroll. He went through the entire build and corrected a couple of minor issues and identified one non-Linn part that was used. It seems the top plate is a Vinyl Passion Orpheus piece. Not an issue, just a difference. After several hours of 'tinkering' he christened it as good to go. While I knew what to expect cost wise for the setup, I also knew I would find a few things I wanted to change. LOL. I did get a Linn belt as was suggested here, a new Linn mat, and I opted to add the Trampolin 2 base. My wife went with me, and was a trooper spending the better part of the day twiddling her thumbs so to speak. She wholehearted agreed with me that it sounds fantastic. While I was there Steve audition the table with the standard Linn mat and the Collaro mat. The Collaro really sounded nice. Unfortunately they did not have any in stock, so I will have to order one. Let the spinning begin.

 

[rjinaz86323]

Well here is what I ended up with at this point