{"product_id":"linn-lp12-turntable-basik-plus-tonearm-goldring-1012gx-cartridge-afromosia","title":"Linn LP12 Turntable - Afromosia \/ Basik Plus Tonearm \/ Goldring 1012GX Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic Linn LP12 turntable is one of the oldest and most important audio components there is, and the fact that it 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. Our example is in the most popular afromosia plinth, with a Valhalla PSU, Basik Plus tonearm and Goldring 1012GX cartridge. It is in good working order but would of course benefit from a service\/set up. It has a clear lid with a few minor marks, and a plinth with a few minor blemishes but generally very tidy for its age. It will be supplied professionally packaged, with our normal three month warranty, but please note this does not cover the fitted cartridge as we have no knowledge of its history. Will be supplied in a brand new set of (expensive!) Linn packing.\u003cbr\u003e\nLinn Say….\u003cbr\u003e\nLinn Products have always stated that the turntable is the most important part of a high-fidelity system. If you don’t get a good signal off the record then it doesn’t matter how good the rest of your system is, the sound will be bad.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen upgrading your system there is a strict hierarchy to observe. After the turntable, the next most important component is the arm, followed by the cartridge. Once the turntable system has been optimised, the next component to choose is the amplifier. Finally, the last link in the chain is the loudspeaker.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe LP12 is a precision-built transcription turntable, chassis mounted in a strong solid kiln dried timber low resonance base, equipped with a moulded, hinged dustcover.\u003cbr\u003e\nOuter Platter: 12″ diameter (305 mm) non-magnetic zinc aluminium alloy diecast and accurately machined on all surfaces to within 0.001″ (0.025 mm) with optimum peripheral mass distribution. Weight approximately 9 lbs (4.1 kg). The platter is supplied with a felt mat.\u003cbr\u003e\nBearing: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nMotor: 24-pole precision synchronous low noise, high torque motor. Fully shielded and mechanically isolated from the main bearing assembly by resilient mounting, damped three-point suspension and a resilient belt drive.\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive: Flat precision ground neoprene rubber belt driven by a concentric drive pulley.\u003cbr\u003e\nSuspension: The platter, bearing assembly and arm mounting board are mounted on a free-floating inner chassis. This chassis is isolated from the plinth by a fully adjustable three-point spring damped suspension.\u003cbr\u003e\nInner Chassis: The free-floating inner, single piece pressed steel, (sub) chassis employs a strengthening strap.\u003cbr\u003e\nTop-plate: Heavy gauge non-magnetic, brushed satin, stainless steel plate.\u003cbr\u003e\nPhysical and Electrical Specifications: Power requirements: 200- 260 Volts 50 Hz or 60 Hz\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 445 (W) x 356 (D) x 140 (H) mm; Approx. 70 mm required at rear, and approx. 250 mm above the unit to permit opening of lid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2ndhandhifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50987007115605,"sku":"49301","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1094\/5365\/files\/IMG_0770-scaled_b92375a7-5f32-4a9d-803c-e0bacbaa525d.jpg?v=1750883408","url":"https:\/\/2ndhandhifi.co.uk\/products\/linn-lp12-turntable-basik-plus-tonearm-goldring-1012gx-cartridge-afromosia","provider":"2ndhandhifi.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}