50th Aniversary LP12

[Coyote Jim]

A man told me a long time ago that if it was meant to taken on and off it would have a handle in the middle.

If it was meant to be kept on then it would bloody well stay up so you can change the record safely

[Lanark]

The hinges, also machined from aluminium, forgo typical dust-cover behaviour (ie, locked in the up position, or shut) and keep it at the angle you desire.

Thinking about it, I'm a bit dubious this is a good idea.

Imagine you set the lid 1 inch above the down position, even if the hinge itself is strong enough, that is a lot of force to apply to the screws holding them to the base, be a shame if it ripped the threads out on your 50K turntable.

[evil_C]

If it wass meant to be kept on then it would bloody well stay up so you can change the record safely

I’ve never experienced this problem on either of the LP12s I’ve owned (touches wood). I’ve had the current hinges since 1996 or thereabouts.

[Coyote Jim]

The hinges, also machined from aluminium, forgo typical dust-cover behaviour (ie, locked in the up position, or shut) and keep it at the angle you desire.

Thinking about it, I'm a bit dubious this is a good idea.

Imagine you set the lid 1 inch above the down position, even if the hinge itself is strong enough, that is a lot of force to apply to the screws holding them to the base, be a shame if it ripped the threads out on your 50K turntable.

Common sense should prevail it’s either up or down no need for anything else.
I just read what I said.

[LD100]

Common sense should prevail it’s either up or down no need for anything else.
I just read what I said.

Indeed, my original lid worked fine that way...





Not to mention it could be used; with the proper bait, for those "runner" birds...

[LD100]

If it wass meant to be kept on then it would bloody well stay up so you can change the record safely

I’ve never experienced this problem on either of the LP12s I’ve owned (touches wood). I’ve had the current hinges since 1996 or thereabouts.

Indeed, I've never had the lid try to move on me without my explicit order, I replaced the lid when I purchased the Ekos 2 around 2000...so about 23 years of trouble free Linn hinge service.

[Coyote Jim]

Common sense should prevail it’s either up or down no need for anything else.
I just read what I said.

Indeed, my original lid worked fine that way...





Not to mention it could be used; with the proper bait, for those "runner" birds...

Not much chance of you giving them a “ Tip”

[LD100]

Common sense should prevail it’s either up or down no need for anything else.
I just read what I said.

Indeed, my original lid worked fine that way...





Not to mention it could be used; with the proper bait, for those "runner" birds...

Not much chance of you giving them a “ Tip”

[Wenge1]

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It's either up down. Not 'arf ..........

[Mr Onion]

The Grand Old Duke of York
He had a Sondek 50
and he lifted the lid all the way up
and it stayed there, how nifty.
And when it was up it was up
and when it was down it was down
and when it was only half way up
it stayed there as well, yes really

(well, it almost scans)

[Coyote Jim]

The LP12 - 50 sat on the wall
The LP12 - 50 had a great fall
All the best Fettlers and all the Linn men.
Couldn’t put LP12 - 50 together again.

[Mr Onion]

More Hinge Porn

lp12-50-hinge.jpg

I agree with CJ, it looks like a easy change with the stock hinges


seeing the hinge tongue still in the vertical position makes me wonder if these are friction hinges (or photographic licence)

[Coyote Jim]

More Hinge Porn





I agree with CJ, it looks like a easy change with the stock hinges


seeing the hinge tongue still in the vertical position makes me wonder if these are friction hinges (or photographic licence)

The biggest friction will be pulling the big wedge out of our pocket to get them.

[Wenge1]

More Hinge Porn





I agree with CJ, it looks like a easy change with the stock hinges


seeing the hinge tongue still in the vertical position makes me wonder if these are friction hinges (or photographic licence)

The biggest friction will be pulling the big wedge out of our pocket to get them.

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[Dan Steel]

I’ve never had a problem with hinges I always take the cover off when I’m listening.

[Coyote Jim]

I’ve never had a problem with hinges I always take the cover off when I’m listening.

[vincent]

I would have done it like this, with rounded plinth and lid corners – more distinctive (different from the standard LP12), and more in keeping with the Apple design ethos.

[Coyote Jim]

Great picture mod Vincent.
I’d have thought maybe only rounding one side of the Keel too and leave where I’ve circled square.
All akademik now they’ve burnt the cakes.

[Mr Onion]

Thats a much better look Vincent, although I agree with Jim, squared corners on the armboard next to the top plate would make it look even better

[vincent]

Ok Coyote Jim and Mr Onion, I'll see what I can do in the workshop this afternoon

[evil_C]

If the plinth is laminated beech, I can’t help thinking of the Booplinth, which was similarly laminated, but with layers of bamboo. I wonder how that would compare?

I assume the top plate of the LP12-50 is machined like the Tangerine Karmen. Does anyone know? This I suspect would contribute significantly to any sound improvement. I wonder if Linn will offer a square cornered version as an upgrade for conventional LP12 plinths?

[Coyote Jim]

I wonder if Linn will offer a square cornered version as an upgrade for conventional LP12 plinths?

I certainly hope so Clive it’s about all that’s left.

[vincent]

Latest modification, as suggested by Jim (price has increased to reflect the additional work involved).

[evil_C]

Latest modification, as suggested by Jim (price has increased to reflect the additional work involved).

That looks better. I wonder why they didn’t do some
focus group assessment of the design scheme before committing it to production?

[Mr Onion]

I agree, looks much better. When are you getting Head Hunted by LINN?