The myth of the "slavish cult"...

Posted by MaxwellP (A) on March 6, 2023 at 06:37:19

In Reply to: an unfounded LP 12 opinion, with apologies posted by beach cruiser on March 5, 2023 at 16:54:04:

I appreciate your opinion, but you're basing it on second hand, longstanding, Linn bashing cliches--you haven't owned an LP12 nor have you ever heard an LP12.

That said, sure it was cultish years ago, it was based on former designs, and the constant parade of upgrades is expensive, BUT at the end of the day it's just a turntable and a musical one at that. Forget all the BS that surrounds it.

I bought mine in 1986 for $895 and soon after put a very lightly used Ittok on it for $595. That $1500 table has lasted 37 years and the only upgrade I've done is add an Origin Live DC motor. Does it need the dreaded constant adjustments? Not really. Some LP12s may, but mine is pretty much set and forget. (It's mounted on a Target wall shelf.) I've probably adjusted mine about 4 times over the years and changed the springs twice. All simple tasks.

Are there better tables today? Sure. But there are thousands of LP12 users out there who bought their tables years ago, and it's proved to be an outstanding value even at original spec.

Personally, I'd give it 5 stars for practicality. But the myths persist...

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Topic - Continuum 'Caliburn' TT - andyr 02:57:05 03/05/23 (17)

an unfounded LP 12 opinion, with apologies - beach cruiser 16:54:04 03/05/23 (4)

The myth of the "slavish cult"... - MaxwellP 06:37:19 03/06/23 (1)

RE: The myth of the "slavish cult"... - beach cruiser 10:14:08 03/06/23 (0)

RE: no apologies needed ... - andyr 17:05:04 03/05/23 (1)

I feel so validated when someone around here agrees with me. - beach cruiser 17:43:21 03/05/23 (0)

RE: Continuum 'Caliburn' TT - bouncy ball 09:45:27 03/05/23 (0)

Playing devil's advocate... - ghost of olddude55 05:20:40 03/05/23 (8)

RE: "cartridge/phono stage/pre-amp/etc?" ... - andyr 12:19:34 03/05/23 (0)

RE: Playing devil's advocate... - ecl876 09:57:31 03/05/23 (0)

good point - Story 05:29:57 03/05/23 (5)

RE: "unless comparisons are done for a single, solo component they are pointless" ... - andyr 12:21:33 03/05/23 (1)

RE: "unless comparisons are done for a single, solo component they are pointless" ... - ecl876 14:15:04 03/05/23 (0)

I'm from the Edgar Villchur school. - ghost of olddude55 05:45:36 03/05/23 (2)

RE: "some turntables are way better at getting out of the way than others" ... - andyr 12:23:25 03/05/23 (1)

My rationalization... - ghost of olddude55 14:21:57 03/05/23 (0)

for 70 grand it better well should sound 'better' and that's 2006 price - Story 04:12:31 03/05/23 (1)

RE: "are you going to buy one now?" ... - andyr 13:10:34 03/05/23 (0)

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The myth of the "slavish cult"... - MaxwellP 06:37:19 03/06/23 (1)

RE: The myth of the "slavish cult"... - beach cruiser 10:14:08 03/06/23 (0)

The myth of the "slavish cult"...

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