Linn LP 12 down (again)

Posted by docw (A) on May 2, 2016 at 13:22:48

In 2014, my Linn LP 12 froze, with the red light on and no motion of the platter. Yes, there is enough but not very much main bearing oil, no physical impediment, etc.

Brooks Berdan's shop tech fixed it, and everyone knows Tom is good. He could not get the table to full speed on startup, but it worked fine after a light push of the platter. There were some bad caps.

Now, after 2 years, there is no red diode light. I assumed mine had a Basik ps, but the on off switch is Valhalla. I know I purchased the table 2nd hand in 1977, and it's been a great table throughout the years.

Should I put in an Origen, or other motor/ps?
Should I buy a new table?

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Topic - Linn LP 12 down (again) - docw 13:22:48 05/02/16 (17)

I love my Origin Live Ultra . . . . - risabet 22:11:39 05/06/16 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - sjg 06:06:27 05/04/16 (3)

Who's the tech? - gtfsr 12:40:48 05/05/16 (2)

Jim Fuller - Restoration Audio - sjg 15:59:43 05/11/16 (1)

Thanks for the information. - gtfsr 21:45:33 05/11/16 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - gkirkos 14:51:16 05/03/16 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - A.Wayne 09:21:03 05/03/16 (0)

Doc........I'd vote for fixing it....... - viridian 20:09:42 05/02/16 (1)

RE: Doc........I'd vote for fixing it....... - raya 21:21:01 05/02/16 (0)

valhalla has a reputation of failure... - kuma 18:12:16 05/02/16 (2)

RE: valhalla has a reputation of failure... - docw 19:12:21 05/02/16 (1)

Lingo is groovier than the OL. (Nt) - kuma 21:59:20 05/02/16 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - MaxwellP 17:05:12 05/02/16 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - Sondek 13:33:26 05/02/16 (3)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - Blackdog 15:10:32 05/02/16 (2)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - Sondek 17:04:06 05/02/16 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 down (again) - richardl 15:19:58 05/02/16 (0)

Linn LP 12 down (again)

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