Technics SP15 vs Linn LP12

Posted by Ross (A) on October 20, 2016 at 14:22:02

Over the past few months, I have used a new (to me) TT system....Technics SP15/AT1503mkII. My purchase was with an eye towards having a dedicated mono deck. While looking for a suitable single coil mono cartridge, I have played a variety of MM cartridges (Empire 2000Z 2000T EDR9). Among the 3 cartridges, I prefer the 2000Z body running the 2000T stylus. I have taken the time to tweak, adjust alignment, adjust arm height etc. The table/cartridge combo does some things very well, like strong bass and speed stability, along with almost holographic imaging of some instruments. On the other hand, soundstage width is less than what I am used to, and image placement is less specific. At no time have I just sat and listened to this combo with a relaxed smile on my face.

To recalibrate my ears, and to take a break, I went back to my Linn LP12/ AT33-MLOCC/Lundahl SUT combo (easy as swapping wires). And my smile came back. I was greeted by a wide soundstage, with very specific image placement, and a wonderfully natural clarity. I will listen some more, but it already has me rethinking the use of the Technics TT.

Is there really that much of a difference ?

Best,

Ross

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Topic - Technics SP15 vs Linn LP12 - Ross 14:22:02 10/20/16 (13)

RE: Technics SP15 vs Linn LP12 - caligari 12:49:28 10/23/16 (0)

Thanks All- Yeah I know; Variables - Ross 11:52:29 10/21/16 (3)

a slight worble to sustained piano notes and single plucked guitar strings - Lew 19:27:06 10/22/16 (0)

All useful discourse nevertheless... - mr.bear 12:04:21 10/21/16 (1)

Many like the V15-III with a Jico stylus - Ross 08:45:27 10/22/16 (0)

RE: Can't answer meaningfully - mr.bear 00:24:45 10/21/16 (0)

I had an SP-25 and an LP12 and much preferred the LP12 as well.... - viridian 18:13:30 10/20/16 (4)

Maybe not so "unobtainium" - Lew 08:53:56 10/21/16 (3)

MN6042 chips; there are three in the SP15...... - viridian 12:30:56 10/21/16 (1)

RE: MN6042 chips; there are three in the SP15...... - Lew 18:48:29 10/21/16 (0)

RE: SP25 - M3 lover 10:35:16 10/21/16 (0)

RE: Technics SP15 vs Linn LP12 - Kirk57 15:15:03 10/20/16 (0)

Dunno about SP15 but... - kuma 15:01:36 10/20/16 (0)

Technics SP15 vs Linn LP12

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