Linn Axis Turntable / Basik Plus Tonearm / AT95EX Cartridge

So here we have a Linn Turntable on offer – it’s not an LP12, but it is significantly more affordable and shares many of the LP12s sonic attributes. Back in 2015 What Hi-Fi? listed the Axis as one of the 10 best turntables of all time! Ours is a nice example that comes supplied with a Basik Plus LVX tonearm and as always our regular three month warranty. Please note the surface markings on the lid and a small blemish on the left hand side – please see photographs. An Audio Technica AT95EX cartridge is also included free of charge (but as we know nothing with regard to its use, it will not be covered in the warranty).
Linn say….
The Axis is a precision built, twin speed (33.3 rpm and 45 rpm) transcription turntable. It is mounted in a black veneered medite plinth, with a dark grey top-board and equipped with a moulded, hinged dustcover.
Platter: 12” diameter (305mm) aluminium diecast and accurately machined on all matching and visible surfaces. Weight approximately 1.5kg. The platter is supplied with a felt mat.
Bearing: Single point system running in an oil bath. The thrust pad which must support the weight of the platter on a single point is top grade steel, machined, hardened, ground and lapped to a mirror finish.
Motor: 24-pole precision synchronous low noise, high torque motor. Fully shielded and mechanically isolated from the main bearing assembly by resilient mounting and a damped, uniquely designed suspension system.
Speeds: 33.3 rpm and 45 rpm. Speed accuracy =0.1%
Motor Power Supply: Linn-designed 2-speed electronic ‘Class A’ power supply incorporating a stall detect circuit. This monitors the load on the motor from start-up and reduced the power supply to the motor once the correct speed has been achieved. It will also increase the power to the motor as
required. When this happens the relevant LED on the switch will brighten to show increased power, and dim once power is reduced. Easily changed (internally) from 110V to 240V and will run on 50Hz or 60Hz without modification.
Suspension: Three silicone, custom moulded rubber mounts, providing isolation for both the turntable/arm from the motor/plinth, and the feet from the plinth. Easily adjusted to keep record platform level.
Drive: Flat, precision ground neoprene rubber belt driven by a concentric drive pulley; concentricity 0.01mm.
Top-plate: Heavy medite wood, laminated on both sides.
Power Consumption: 8 Watts
Dimensions: 445 (W) x 349 (D) x 140 (H) mm
With lid open 400 (H) mm
Shipping Weight: 8 kg

Linn Basik Plus LVX Tonearm:
Overall Length: 284 mm
Effective Length: 230 mm
Overhang: 18 mm
Tonearm rear length: 50 mm
Friction: Less than 20 mg
Effective Mass: 12 g
Cartridge Weight Range: 2-10 g
Stylus Pressure Range: 0.3 g in 0.1 g steps