What should I do with my old LP12?
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What should I do with my old LP12?
As i mentioned elsewhere on HFS I am in possession of an aged LP12 turntable.
I would welcome your comments (both constructive and comical) as to what I should do with it next.
Thanks in advance.
I would welcome your comments (both constructive and comical) as to what I should do with it next.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
Replace the belt with a bike chain, it might then hold speed and not make pianos warble.
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
Sort out the suspension and get a dc motor. Then stop worrying if it is bettered and play your records.
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
You wouldn't believe the amount of money you can spend on one of those, but I certainly have plenty lying around!Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 12:15 pm Replace the belt with a bike chain, it might then hold speed and not make pianos warble.
I think I might be in the HiFi trade.
I am not currently seeking treatment for this.
Current System: Linn LP12 Lingo Ekos Troika, NVA PHONO2 with BBPSU, NVA AP20 (White), Quad ESL 57s &/or NVA Cube3s (White)
I am not currently seeking treatment for this.
Current System: Linn LP12 Lingo Ekos Troika, NVA PHONO2 with BBPSU, NVA AP20 (White), Quad ESL 57s &/or NVA Cube3s (White)
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
Purely out of inquisitiveness Dan, what tonearm and cartridge do you run on your PT ?Daniel Quinn wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 1:31 pm Sort out the suspension and get a dc motor. Then stop worrying if it is bettered and play your records.
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
Alfi is too polite/plays it straight, so he won't suggest this:
have a look here: http://www.analogueinnovation.com/page5.htm
From my point of view (and cheap), buy a plattamat, remove baseboard - retain and use rubber feet if old type (if you have one of the various iterations of sprung base boards just remove it, how confused must the old fruit box get with two suspension systems?), if not using one already get a wall mount/shelf.
I would suggest a Heed Orbit if you had a Valhalla, but you seem to have a Lingo.
Above all, do what ever makes you happy.
I find it very strange how so many (ex) owners put down the LP12 - didn't they listen before they bought it?
Even worse, how can people live with their conscience if they actually made money selling them and are only now coming out and saying it is crap.
This is a subjectivist forum, so if you find MP3 more satisfying than an LP12 or analogue in general, I won't say anything more other than: enjoy
have a look here: http://www.analogueinnovation.com/page5.htm
From my point of view (and cheap), buy a plattamat, remove baseboard - retain and use rubber feet if old type (if you have one of the various iterations of sprung base boards just remove it, how confused must the old fruit box get with two suspension systems?), if not using one already get a wall mount/shelf.
I would suggest a Heed Orbit if you had a Valhalla, but you seem to have a Lingo.
Above all, do what ever makes you happy.
I find it very strange how so many (ex) owners put down the LP12 - didn't they listen before they bought it?
Even worse, how can people live with their conscience if they actually made money selling them and are only now coming out and saying it is crap.
This is a subjectivist forum, so if you find MP3 more satisfying than an LP12 or analogue in general, I won't say anything more other than: enjoy
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
I enjoyed both my LP12's, I just happen to like a direct drive more. LP12's can be made to sound great without a second mortgage, as Mentioned by DQ set up the suspension properly and change the motor. My only real gripe with them is the outrageous prices charged for so called experts to even look at then let alone replace any parts. As the enlightened say if you like the sounds it makes just enjoy it.
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Re: What should I do with my old LP12?
If it's in good nick I would sell it and buy a Lenco 75 model and get it serviced and popped into a nice birch ply plinth and still have money left over to buy some vinyl.