They’ve trademarked ‘skin’?
Can’t see the appeal of skinz, unless the prospective LP12 buyer is a pre-teen.
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It is indeed, I am very firmly of the opinion we need to ensure sustainability and ethical use of wood 
for furniture and other uses.
@steviebee… agree Steve that it looks like a “life style” product for younger LP12 users?
However I am curious what effect it will have on the the sound of a deck that has been set up by well respected Sondek dealers.
ATB Graham.
‘younger LP 12 users…’
You mean the under 70s…
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Me - me - me…!!!
(only 65…!!)
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Nice to feel like a teenager with 56 
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It’s worrying when you start struggling to remember what it felt like to be only 56!
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Both my daughters aged 27
Fully LP12 Savvy. 
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Walnut (or afromosia), nutted, corner braced and from Greaves of Sheffield is all one needs 
I know this is a Sondek thread, but that leben is lovely (speaking as a former owner)
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The LP12/ARO is always a lovely combination - I have two!
And you have an interesting-looking plinth.
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I love it, too!
It pains me to say this on the Naim forum, but after 20 years of Naim amps I just wanted something different. It’s the CS-600, original version: it has NOS tubes; GE 6L6CG for power and Sylvania 6CS7 for the preamp tubes. I have Devore Gibbon speakers, with which the Leben is a “known good” combination, but even so I was impressed with the additional presence the Leben brought vis a vis my 282/250.
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Graham – your wenge plinth is fab! Mine’s also a Woodsong, in cocobolo.
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[Around 30-months later… 
]
OUR SPRINGLESS LP12 HOT-ROD!
LINN plinth (original)
LINN top plate (original)
LINN outer platter (original)
BOSTON AUDIO Carbon platter mat
STACK AUDIO Alto sub-chassis
LINN Karousel bearing
AUDIOSILENTE Silicone Mushrooms (no springs)
WAND Plus 9.5” tonearm
DENON DL-103R MC cartridge
BLACK DIAMOND Racing Cones threaded into plinth
No bottom cover
Hardened Glass support plate supported by FINITE ELEMENTE ceraball feet
ORIGIN LIVE DC motor
Modified ORIGIN LIVE DC motor control unit
LHY 160W/24V DC linear power supply
Jointless SILICONE BLUE BELT
Just LOVING it!
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Gorgeous plinth!
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Thank you very much, sb. I like it a lot, and it’s beautifully made - by Solid Sounds in Yorkshire, near Leeds.
I’m not sure if the Wenge plinth is still available to buy, as I believe that the wood may now be classified as ‘endangered’.
Hello Graham,
Hoping you are well?
Do you mind if I re- use your last post to start a thread on veneers for speakers and turntables , based on sustainability and finish ?
Cheers
Ian