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Sorry about the dust!

Vinyl Culture #3: Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable

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Richard, I have removed said post/request. My apologies.


Another dodgy photo. Grace 707 with an Ortofon Red.

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When we moved into this house nearly 40 years ago, the downstairs loo had woodchip paper with white gloss paint. Took me hours to get it off using a steamer, scoring it etc. Managed to do with only minimal amount of filler required afterwards, then painted thevwalls with oil-based white satin finish. Still looks pristine and easily washable. Only problem is that the original ceramic cistern developed a crack soon after the lockdown started, so until it all settles down we have to go upstairs for …

Must go and take a picture of my LP12 …

Someone’s been polishing their outer platter!

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It just so happens …

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You are fortunate. I moved in at a similar time to you and I had the same wallpaper on the living room, when I eventually removed (by the same method as you), discovered that the previous decorator had attacked the bubbles with a Stanley knife. The result was “death by a thousand cuts”. Re-plastering was the result. Most go and photo my 1980 LP12…

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My Majik LP12 really love this deck always wanted one but could never afford it. Must give it a dust.

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Top advice: Put the stylus guard on first!

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Mine bought new in 1990, Afromosia, Aro, Armageddon, Trampolin 2

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Finally purchased my first LP12 just after Christmas. Had a demo 30 odd years ago and was blown away but only had enough for the Axis at that time which was very good deck. Traded that in for a Rega P9/Apheta/IOS about 13 years ago which was great with the 252/300 but didn’t hook up as well when 552/500 replaced it.

The LP12 seems up to the job though and sounds decent. :ok_hand:t5:

Cheers, Rack. :+1:t5:

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My, they are very nice photos. And the deck isn’t too shabby either.,

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Nice black LP12 :slightly_smiling_face:

Nice entry level LP12 there :wink:

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As my mate Sid would say, @RackKit: “Phwoooooarrrr!”

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Quick update on Aro servicing.
We can re-do the earthing & we may have cartridge tags, but a full rewire is a no-no.
We may have some anti-skate weights around.
Clive says that he’d be reluctant to offer a bearing re-lube, as sometimes they can jam solid when you try to undo them.

Regards
Neil.

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Does he fancy knocking up another batch of, say, 50? I am sure they will sell…:sunglasses:

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Is that walnut?

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Would love a full rewire with the opportunity to choose wire options and level of cost vs performance. The process is still to go through a dealer correct?

Scott