New to the group and need some help.
I have a Linn LP 12, Stage Line and FlatCap 2 plus NAC 122 and NAP 150.
I have recently plugged in my old Arcam Alpha 8 CD player.
The quality of the sound when playing CD is much much better than the LP12, louder, clearer and
much crisper.
Have I don’t something wrong when I have connected the LP12 or is there any other logical reason for this.
Thanks in advance.
Most any CD player will usually sound louder than a record player, mainly because their output is usually much higher than regular line level; 2V or more against 500mV-1V. CD can also often sound “crisper” too (not always a good thing) but much will depend on other factors here such as what type of LP12, what arm, cart (how well matched to the Satgeline), PS etc, how old, how well set up. All this can have a big bearing on overall performance.
Welcome. What spec is your LP12? They have changed considerably with the various upgrades over the years. However, it was in part for the reasons you describe that ultimately as good as the LP12 was I ended up with a different deck.
Hi Woody,
Sorry to hear this. When was your Sondek last serviced? How old is your cartridge and what is it? Was there ever a time when the Linn was on song?
Thanks. When were the FC2 and your NAP150 last serviced? I’m asking since both can power your Stageline depending upon how your system is wired together.
Welcome Woody, I think you’ve come to the right place to pose your question to and I agree with my fellow Forum members on their advice and observations thus far.
In general, the LP12 is not really as plug n’ play device as a CD player can be, it’s very sensitive to vibrations and the choice of stand material can alter it’s naturally smooth, dynamic and musical presentation. If you can’t get it on it’s own wallmounted shelf or rack then I’d look to get a turntable isolation platform between the LP12 and the glass shelf it currently sits on. I think that would help but without knowing how “different” the comparison you are making is, it’s impossible to know if there’s anything “wrong” with your LP12 or it’s simply a case of preferring one source over another.
Hi. Thanks and fully get your point. This picture was taken when setting up system. All properly wired in now but take on board your comment about moving the bits around.