Linn Sondek LP12 Transcription Turntable

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale this brilliant Linn Sondek LP-12 Turntable.

It comes with user manuals, Townshend EEI MC555 Cartridge, platter, mat, tone-arm counterweight, drive belt, and Rega RB200 Tonearm. This item does not include its original box and packaging but has been professionally repackaged and boxed to ensure safe delivery.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with our own 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good, considering this unit was first purchased in April 1980. There are a few marks and scratches. Please see the condition in the images.

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Why Buy... from us?
Because all of our items go through a full inspection, get serviced (if required), PAT tested for electrical safety, deep cleaned and all come with a warranty. We are 100% committed to customer care and are always on hand pre or post-delivery for technical help and advice.

The classic Linn Sondek LP12 turntable is one of the oldest and most important audio components there is, and the fact that it is still in production today, albeit with a few modifications along the way, says something about that original design. With well over 100,000 units produced in its nearly 50-year history, it has become something of a legend to many audiophiles across the world.

Features:

• Extremely low-noise patented main bearing
  
• Perfectly balanced high-inertia platter
  
• Strong, solid kiln-dried wood plinth
  
• Heavy gauge non-magnetic, brushed satin, stainless steel plate
  
• Highly efficient 3-point spring-damped suspension
  
• 24-pole precision synchronous low-noise, high-torque motor
  
• Precision pulley and Neoprene flat belt
  
• 33rpm + 45rpm
  

Specifications:

• Introduced: 1972
  
• Type: Belt drive analogue turntable with 3-point suspension
  
• Platter: 2 pieces, made of non-magnetic Mazak 8. Production tolerance 0.025 mm, optimal weight distribution
  
• Platter mat: Felt
  
• Main bearing: 1-Point bearing, mirror finish, oil bath
  
• Suspension: 3-Point-Subchassis, 3 adjustable precision springs
  
• Motor: High torque 24-Pol-Synchronous motor, fully screened and mechanically decoupled from main bearing
  
• Drive: Neoprene flat belt, concentric precision pulley (0.01 mm)
  
• Speed accuracy: 0.03%
  
• Speeds: 33 rpm, 45 rpm
  
• Power consumption: 13W
  
• Dimensions: 445 (W) x 356 (D) x 140 (H) mm (Approximately 70mm required at rear and 250mm above the unit to permit opening of lid)