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Understanding LP12 Upgrades
Let’s explore each LP12 upgrade category and its distinctive effect on your turntable’s performance.
This overview is a great starting point, but it’s important to remember that there are many different LP12 decks out there, and each one may benefit from a different upgrade path. We recommend you to contact us so that we can help you with the best upgrade path.
1 – Deck Options
Fluted Plinth
Classic mid-century design
Special Finish
Personalise to any RAL standard colour
1.5 – Finishes
1.5 – Finishes
Walnut
Rich – Strong
Cherry
Satin smooth grain
Oak
Strong – Durable – Classic
Rosenut
Rich rosewood shade
Piano Black
Stuninng – High gloss finish
Black Ash
Dark – Strong – Durable
Alpine White
White – High gloss finish
Walnut
For fluted plinth deck option
2 – Sub-Chassis
2 – Sub-chassis
The famous sub-chassis of a Sondek LP12 is responsible for the turntable’s overall isolation from acoustic feedback. It has a critical role; mounted upon three springs, it carries the platters, bearing and tonearm assembly separate from the rest of the deck.
Majik Sub-Chassis
Aluminium sub-chassis with mounting for laminate armboard
Kore
Three piece bonded machined armboard subchassis
Keel SE
Machined from solid aluminium
3 – Phonostage
3 – Phonostage
Urika
Internal analogue phonostage
Urika II
Internal digital phonostage
Uphorik
Universal phonostage
4 – Tonearm
4 – Tonearm
Discover the perfect balance of tone and precision with our Krane, Arko, and Ekos SE tonearms. Each offers distinct performance advantages. Pair with the ideal cartridge for a truly refined listening experience.
Ekos SE
Flagship performance
Arko
High precision gimballed tonearm
Krane
Static balanced tonearm
5 – Baseboard
5 – Baseboard
Trampoline
Suspended feet for additional isolation
Solid Base
A fixed, rigid platform for your deck
6 – Cartridge
6 – Cartridge
Explore our expanded range of phono cartridges, from Adikt, to the jewel-in-the-crown of our lineup – Ekstatik. Each cartridge model delivers superior synergy with our range of tonearms.
Adikt
Moving magnet
Koil
A formidable, entry level moving coil cartridge
Krystal
Moving coil cartridge
Kendo
Elite moving coil cartridge
Kandid
High performance moving coil cartridge
Ekstatik
All new, flagship moving coil cartridge
7 – Power Supply
7 – Power supply
We have a range of high-precision Sondek LP12 power supplies and motor controls to choose from – both internal and housed in an external chassis. Upgrading your existing power supply stands to produce a most pronounced change in performance from your LP12 – after all, it is the ‘source of the source’!
Majik LP12 Power Supply
Internal power supply
Lingo
AC motor supply
Radikal – Standard
Reference motor control, motor and power supply
$ 12.71Klimax Radikal
Reference motor control, motor and power supply
Curated Collection
The Sondek LP12 is fully modular, so you can build it to your own unique specifications. Choice should always empower, not overpower. So we’ve pre-configured three complete versions of LP12 to show you what’s possible in the world of Linn sound. You’ll hear more music than you thought possible from the groove of a record.
Klimax LP12
The original and best…er
Our not-so-secret recipe is a modular, upgradeable design. This allows Klimax LP12 to forever be the beneficiary of our latest, cutting-edge technology; which means this modern classic is always going to be the best – today and tomorrow – and it’s going to keep getting best…er!
Selekt LP12
The audiophile’s dream
Selekt LP12 follows in the footsteps of its digital cousin – Selekt DSM – both in its arresting musicality and its unbounded upgradeability.
Majik LP12
Discover your favourites anew
Take your first step into high-fidelity vinyl playback. And close the door behind you, you won’t be turning back. Experience the legendary Sondek LP12 in its most affordable guise – powered by carefully curated Linn-engineered components.
Linn Upgrade Services
System Consultation
Personalized recommendations based on your listening space, musical preferences, and performance goals.
Aftercare Service
Assistance and support for existing customers, available for any question or concern following your purchase.
Turntable Setup and Callibration
Professional turntable assembly, cartridge alignment, tonearm balancing, and speed calibration. Ensure optimal playback from your analog sources.
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