{"product_id":"linn-lp12-turntable-black-ash-ittok-lvii-tonearm","title":"Linn LP12 Turntable - Black Ash \/ Ittok LVII Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic Linn Sondek 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 50-year history it has become something of a legend to many audiophiles across the world. Our example has the Black Ash Plinth and Ittok tonearm. Cosmetically the plinth does have a few minor blemishes which can be seen in the photographs, plus there is some marking to the lid. It is in good working order, but it would of course benefit from a full service \u0026amp; set up. It also comes in original box along with our normal three month warranty is also included.\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. When 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 Linn Sondek LP12 reference transcription turntable has been setting the standards by which others are judged for over 30 years. Each component of the Sondek LP12 has been painstakingly developed to optimise information retrieval, because information lost at the source is lost forever, regardless of the amplifier or loudspeaker quality. Linn is involved in every stage of the record and playback process. We can therefore check the signal at each step of the hi-fi chain, which is why we know what makes the Sondek LP12 a very special turntable: its perfect speed accuracy at 33rpm, its immunity against acoustical feedback, its low noise main bearing with mirror finish, and our legendary precision manufacturing, all of which ensure the pitch accurate faithful reproduction of the original source.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\nExtremely low noise patented main bearing\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfectly balanced high inertia platter\u003cbr\u003e\nStrong, solid kiln-dried wood plinth\u003cbr\u003e\nHeavy gauge non-magnetic, brushed satin, stainless steel plate\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly efficient 3 point spring damped suspension\u003cbr\u003e\n24-pole precision synchronous low noise, high torque motor\u003cbr\u003e\nPrecision pulley and Neoprene flat belt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Belt drive analogue turntable with 3-point suspension\u003cbr\u003e\nPlatter: 2 pieces, made of non-magnetic Mazak 8. Production tolerance 0.025 mm, optimal weight distribution\u003cbr\u003e\nPlatter mat: Felt\u003cbr\u003e\nMain bearing: 1-Point bearing, mirror finish, oil bath\u003cbr\u003e\nSuspension: 3-Point-Subchassis, 3 adjustable precision springs\u003cbr\u003e\nMotor: High torque 24-Pol-Synchronous motor, fully screened and mechanically decoupled from main bearing\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive: Neoprene flat belt, concentric precision pulley (0.01 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed accuracy: 0.03%\u003cbr\u003e\nPower consumption: 13W\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 445 (W) x 356 (D) x 140 (H) mm – Approximately 70 mm required at rear and 250 mm above the unit to permit opening of lid\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight 10 kg\u003cbr\u003e\nLinn Ittok Tonearm\u003cbr\u003e\nWith the Linn Ittok LVII tonearm the brief was to design an arm that performs to the same standard as the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. The result is a pick-up arm which has been acknowledged as a significant advance in disc playing equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Linn Ittok LVII was designed with several performance features in mind. First, stability. It is a coherent mechanical system designed to maintain a precise relationship between the cartridge and turntable. This is due in part to a bearing system that minimises intermittent or continuous loss of dynamic accuracy. Second, simplicity. Dials for both tracking weight and bias force enable easy and highly accurate adjustment, making the Ittok simple to install and convenient to use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ittok is designed not to degrade with use or require continuous adjustment. In addition, it is engineered to cope with the most difficult cartridges now available and to anticipate future cartridge development.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough designed with the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable in mind. the Ittok is suitable for use with most high quality turntables.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Pick-up arm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Length: 284mm\u003cbr\u003e\nEffective Length: 229mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOverhang: 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\nTone Arm Rear Length: 50mm\u003cbr\u003e\nFriction: Less than 20mg\u003cbr\u003e\nEffective Mass: 11.5g\u003cbr\u003e\nCartridge Weight Range\u003cbr\u003e\nwith main weight only: 2-10g\u003cbr\u003e\nwith main weight plus sub weight: 5.5-15g\u003cbr\u003e\nStylus Pressure Range: 0.3g in 0.1g steps\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2ndhandhifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50986665214293,"sku":"075486","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1094\/5365\/files\/IMG_6321-scaled.jpg?v=1750875397","url":"https:\/\/2ndhandhifi.co.uk\/products\/linn-lp12-turntable-black-ash-ittok-lvii-tonearm","provider":"2ndhandhifi.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}