How to build an LP12

[evil_C]

Am ready to pull trigger on Majik LP12, with Trampolin, excluding Majik internal power supply. Funds should be available next week.
Just need a Lingo. @FearofMusic I was hoping we could get a deal done? Please PM me.

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Congrats - I'm very confident you will love it. Call that 'expectation bias' or whatever but it's still what I think will happen ...

Thanks. I'm looking forward to the uplift.

Have you done the deal yet? If not, wait until after tomorrow when we meet.

[timster]

Am ready to pull trigger on Majik LP12, with Trampolin, excluding Majik internal power supply. Funds should be available next week.
Just need a Lingo. @FearofMusic I was hoping we could get a deal done? Please PM me.

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Congrats - I'm very confident you will love it. Call that 'expectation bias' or whatever but it's still what I think will happen ...

Thanks. I'm looking forward to the uplift.

Have you done the deal yet? If not, wait until after tomorrow when we meet.

Not yet so OK

[timster]

Thanks @evil_C for showing me your superb system yesterday, and your advice.
I've slept on it and, you can probably guess, I'll be going on my original plan, starting with Majik and Lingo and building up from there.

Have to say those 808s are beautiful

One question. I found the Katie Melua (not on qobuz though, and I have most tracks on other albums but not that one!), but I can't remember the Ane Brun album you played?

[evil_C]

Thanks @evil_C for showing me your superb system yesterday, and your advice.
I've slept on it and, you can probably guess, I'll be going on my original plan, starting with Majik and Lingo and building up from there.

Have to say those 808s are beautiful

One question. I found the Katie Melua (not on qobuz though, and I have most tracks on other albums but not that one!), but I can't remember the Ane Brun album you played?

It was good to meet you yesterday. I have just looked at the Linn price list and found that the price of the deck only is £2,160. That would allow you to choose the finish you desire and you could then add components from there. If these were pre-used components (e.g. Kore) I’m sure you could end up with a higher spec turntable than a Majik. But never mind, you seem to have made your mind up and no doubt a Majik LP12 will be a significant improvement on what you have today.

The Ane Brun album was Leave Me Breathless.

[timster]

Thanks @evil_C for showing me your superb system yesterday, and your advice.
I've slept on it and, you can probably guess, I'll be going on my original plan, starting with Majik and Lingo and building up from there.

Have to say those 808s are beautiful

One question. I found the Katie Melua (not on qobuz though, and I have most tracks on other albums but not that one!), but I can't remember the Ane Brun album you played?

It was good to meet you yesterday. I have just looked at the Linn price list and found that the price of the deck only is £2,160. That would allow you to choose the finish you desire and you could then add components from there. If these were pre-used components (e.g. Kore) I’m sure you could end up with a higher spec turntable than a Majik. But never mind, you seem to have made your mind up and no doubt a Majik LP12 will be a significant improvement on what you have today.

The Ane Brun album was Leave Me Breathless.

Thanks, I'll add that to my list.

Adding all the components separately (and sourcing them) is just too much hassle for me, let alone the distance. How would I get the Lingo4 to him for instance. Then there's subchassis, arm, cartridge, platter, cables...and I've probably forgotten stuff. Sure, for the same money I could get a better spec to start but that's part of the fun, for me anyway. Majik spec plus Lingo and Trampolin will do me fine as a base - adding/upgrading things over time if needs be or I get an urge...fun fun fun

[Wenge1]

Thanks @evil_C for showing me your superb system yesterday, and your advice.
I've slept on it and, you can probably guess, I'll be going on my original plan, starting with Majik and Lingo and building up from there.

Have to say those 808s are beautiful

One question. I found the Katie Melua (not on qobuz though, and I have most tracks on other albums but not that one!), but I can't remember the Ane Brun album you played?

It was good to meet you yesterday. I have just looked at the Linn price list and found that the price of the deck only is £2,160. That would allow you to choose the finish you desire and you could then add components from there. If these were pre-used components (e.g. Kore) I’m sure you could end up with a higher spec turntable than a Majik. But never mind, you seem to have made your mind up and no doubt a Majik LP12 will be a significant improvement on what you have today.

The Ane Brun album was Leave Me Breathless.

Thanks, I'll add that to my list.

Adding all the components separately (and sourcing them) is just too much hassle for me, let alone the distance. How would I get the Lingo4 to him for instance. Then there's subchassis, arm, cartridge, platter, cables...and I've probably forgotten stuff. Sure, for the same money I could get a better spec to start but that's part of the fun, for me anyway. Majik spec plus Lingo and Trampolin will do me fine as a base - adding/upgrading things over time if needs be or I get an urge...fun fun fun

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You can't really loose either way - Whatever suits you on a practical basis can also be a big factor .......

[Wenge1]

Thanks @evil_C for showing me your superb system yesterday, and your advice.
I've slept on it and, you can probably guess, I'll be going on my original plan, starting with Majik and Lingo and building up from there.

Have to say those 808s are beautiful

One question. I found the Katie Melua (not on qobuz though, and I have most tracks on other albums but not that one!), but I can't remember the Ane Brun album you played?

It was good to meet you yesterday. I have just looked at the Linn price list and found that the price of the deck only is £2,160. That would allow you to choose the finish you desire and you could then add components from there. If these were pre-used components (e.g. Kore) I’m sure you could end up with a higher spec turntable than a Majik. But never mind, you seem to have made your mind up and no doubt a Majik LP12 will be a significant improvement on what you have today.

The Ane Brun album was Leave Me Breathless.

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You're a lucky lad - I bet Clive's system sounds FAB .......

[Coyote Jim]

Knowing what I know now I’d have no problem going to Peter and ordering a Pik N Mix deck to my budget.
If you don’t mind previously enjoyed.
Knowledge and availability is all under one roof.

[Wenge1]

Knowing what I know now I’d have no problem going to Peter and ordering a Pik N Mix deck to my budget.
If you don’t mind previously enjoyed.
Knowledge and availability is all under one roof.

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What he said but with the caveat that you need to able get there and get the deck back.

[timster]

Knowing what I know now I’d have no problem going to Peter and ordering a Pik N Mix deck to my budget.
If you don’t mind previously enjoyed.
Knowledge and availability is all under one roof.

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What he said but with the caveat that you need to able get there and get the deck back.

Exactamundo. But it's not only that I don't currently have a car, I'd rather someone local to be able to come over with fixes/uogrades or whatever. They are happy to come 9 miles to collect, even if only for a minor thing.

[timster]

Thanks @evil_C for showing me your superb system yesterday, and your advice.
I've slept on it and, you can probably guess, I'll be going on my original plan, starting with Majik and Lingo and building up from there.

Have to say those 808s are beautiful

One question. I found the Katie Melua (not on qobuz though, and I have most tracks on other albums but not that one!), but I can't remember the Ane Brun album you played?

It was good to meet you yesterday. I have just looked at the Linn price list and found that the price of the deck only is £2,160. That would allow you to choose the finish you desire and you could then add components from there. If these were pre-used components (e.g. Kore) I’m sure you could end up with a higher spec turntable than a Majik. But never mind, you seem to have made your mind up and no doubt a Majik LP12 will be a significant improvement on what you have today.

The Ane Brun album was Leave Me Breathless.

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You're a lucky lad - I bet Clive's system sounds FAB .......

Very much so. A lot of boxes though
We even agreed the streaming vs vinyl war was a draw. One in particular, Rickie Lee Jones was much better streaming. Most others were vice-versa (imo).
As Clive has an all analogue path for his (lovely) LP12 it's not really the same as mine but still, interesting.

[timster]

Order In!
Majik LP12, ex power supply and motor, in Rosenut, plus Trampolin.
Lingo 4 on the way

Even adding 2nd hand parts of the same level to the basic mechanicals came to more than the Majik package. It's a good deal less than the sum of its parts.

So I'll be getting a new LP12 with a Lingo 4 for ~4.5k.

[Moomintroll]

[Wenge1]

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[Andyt916]

Great call on the Lingo 4 there - you've got yourself a fine deck!

[timster]

Great call on the Lingo 4 there - you've got yourself a fine deck!

I certainly hope so! The proof will be in the pudding

[Wenge1]

Great call on the Lingo 4 there - you've got yourself a fine deck!

I certainly hope so! The proof will be in the pudding

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The 'pudding' will be superb .........

[Nestor Turton]

Knowing what I know now I’d have no problem going to Peter and ordering a Pik N Mix deck to my budget.
If you don’t mind previously enjoyed.
Knowledge and availability is all under one roof.

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What he said but with the caveat that you need to able get there and get the deck back.

Exactamundo. But it's not only that I don't currently have a car, I'd rather someone local to be able to come over with fixes/uogrades or whatever. They are happy to come 9 miles to collect, even if only for a minor thing.

[timster]

Formalities done. I'm getting the full price of the PS and motor off. So with £100 for my RP1, grand total of £4131 for a brand new Majik spec LP12 in Rosenut, with Trampolin and Lingo 4.

[Mr Onion]

Excellent deal, you will have lots of fun together

[Andyt916]

Formalities done. I'm getting the full price of the PS and motor off. So with £100 for my RP1, grand total of £4131 for a brand new Majik spec LP12 in Rosenut, with Trampolin and Lingo 4.

I suspect that you will be very happy with that

[Wenge1]

Formalities done. I'm getting the full price of the PS and motor off. So with £100 for my RP1, grand total of £4131 for a brand new Majik spec LP12 in Rosenut, with Trampolin and Lingo 4.

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Going from what you currently have to what you will be getting will be the biggest single jump in vinyl SQ you will experience. Should you go up the LP12 chain in the future you will get further and worthwhile improvements but nothing is likely to match the change you are about to experience. So just enjoy ........

[Nestor Turton]

Formalities done. I'm getting the full price of the PS and motor off. So with £100 for my RP1, grand total of £4131 for a brand new Majik spec LP12 in Rosenut, with Trampolin and Lingo 4.

Excellent result - you’ll enjoy it for sure.

A radio one DJ did one of those double blind listening tests of 3 decks - LP12, Technics and another I can’t recall. She was able to pick out the LP12 easily as the best sounding source. I think the experiment was supposed to show you couldn’t hear a difference, but she most definitely could.

Having owned 4 TT brands over the years Garrard, Rega, Nottingham Analogue and LP12, I can attest they were all very good, but the LP12 is the most musical. In fact each change was an upgrade in sound quality. I’ve upgraded the LP12 over the years something I couldn’t do with the others. In strange way, I’m pleased upgrades have become expensive as it has helped me stay with and enjoy what I have and even with a Krystal, I’m ecstatic.

[Newton_John]

Formalities done. I'm getting the full price of the PS and motor off. So with £100 for my RP1, grand total of £4131 for a brand new Majik spec LP12 in Rosenut, with Trampolin and Lingo 4.

Congratulations.

I bought my first LP12 42 years ago. A decision that I never regretted. I’ve made some bad choices in life but that like choosing my wife was a good one.

Your new one is going to sound a lot better than mine did then. You’re going to love it.

I did make a big mistake five years ago when I sold it. Fortunately, I’ve got another one now, so all is as it should be again.

Maybe, there’s lots of other excellent turntables around, but I didn’t feel the need to look any further than the Linn Sondek because it’s been a big part of life.

There’s something special about vinyl records, particularly when played on an LP12.

[timster]

Thanks guys for your positivity. Someone on the Mav has just asked if he should get an LP12. Perhaps he should be pointed here

4 weeks delivery so just in time for my birthday