Post by Owen Y on Sept 27, 2020 16:35:54 GMT 12
Shock-horror, an LP12 factory-fitted with a ClearAudio tonearm?! " The LP12 in entry-level Majik guise... is going to be equipped with a higher performance Clearaudio tonearm modified to Linn specifications come November 2020. " RESISTOR magazine (26 Sept '20) " Based on an existing Clearaudio model, the design has been modified to Linn specification and improved to become the new Krane tonearm. " The Absolute Sound (25 Sept '20)  £3,450.00 (Includes Adikt MM phono cartridge & latest Karousel main bearing.)
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 7, 2020 14:45:23 GMT 12
More news about the new Krane tonearm: - Shipping date, 23 Nov 2020. - Developed in partnership with Clearaudio, with Linn effective length and offset angle to ensure compatibility with all Linn cartridges & accessories. - Polished Tungsten and Sapphire vertical bearing with dual ceramic horizontal bearing assembly. - Laser etched scale for accurate and repeatable VTA adjustment, azimuth adjustment. - Fixed offset angle 'to ensure perfect alignment of the cartridge and stylus', and adjustable headshell design 'to ensure effective length is absolutely precise'. - 2-piece CNC Aluminium headshell, featuring the Linn 3-point design, a perfect match for Linn’s Adikt MM cartridge. Also easily adjustable to be compatible with all Linn cartridges & 3rd party cartridges. - Supplied with a 'cartridge weighting scale'. - Boosts the performance of Linn’s entry level vinyl source in combination with the new Karousel bearing, " offering a chance to experience the LP12 in an affordable package'. US$4,995 (excl tax) - Majik LP12 with Karousel bearing, Krane tonearm and standard wood finish. Krane tonearm will be made available as an upgrade for existing Majik LP12 owners in 2021.  
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Post by michaelw on Nov 8, 2020 11:10:37 GMT 12
$5k usd ! 
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on Nov 8, 2020 12:19:23 GMT 12
Isnt the current model around $10k NZD ?
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Pundit
Post by Dom on Nov 15, 2020 13:54:10 GMT 12
Isnt the current model around $10k NZD ? Very no, the Majik is way cheaper than that.
However, one could certainly spend $10k on an LP12 
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Post by michaelw on Nov 15, 2020 17:31:37 GMT 12
$10k is only the beginning !
from the googles Linn Turntables Linn Majik LP12 Turntable (Only one left in Oak) $6,500.00. Linn Majik LP12 Turntable with Krane Arm. $7,500.00. Linn Akurate LP12 Turntable with Lingo4. $14,000.00. Linn Klimax LP12 Turntable. $36,500.00. Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable (Deck Only) $3,800.00. Linn Turntables - The Hifi Store www.thehifistore.co.nz › Linn-Turntables-c18544202
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Post by Dom on Nov 15, 2020 20:16:53 GMT 12
$10k is only the beginning !
from the googles Linn Turntables Linn Majik LP12 Turntable (Only one left in Oak) $6,500.00. Linn Majik LP12 Turntable with Krane Arm. $7,500.00. Linn Akurate LP12 Turntable with Lingo4. $14,000.00. Linn Klimax LP12 Turntable. $36,500.00. Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable (Deck Only) $3,800.00. Linn Turntables - The Hifi Store www.thehifistore.co.nz › Linn-Turntables-c18544202 Aaaah, you're all talking new prices! 
I'm the guy waiting at the bottom of the trade-in cliff - very little of mine was bought new.
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Post by michaelw on Nov 15, 2020 20:53:23 GMT 12
Is a new Linn still a contender in 2020 ?
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Post by sub on Nov 16, 2020 8:11:03 GMT 12
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 16, 2020 12:52:03 GMT 12
1. What type of tree or wood is 'Rosenut'? 2. Their Technics SP-25 may be worth considering - a beautiful piece, to my eye & I doubt that it's performance would be worth only a small fraction of that of a Linn (even if you have to add a decent tonearm). (Sorry, this digression should migrate to the Trade Me discussion corner).
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Post by RdM on Nov 16, 2020 14:57:49 GMT 12
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 16, 2020 19:06:33 GMT 12
'Red Walnut' might be a more informative description. The facts are probably that real Rosewood has not been widely available (legally) for years & this is an alternative for those who want that particular look. Unless things have changed, I'd expect Linn TTs to still be built with solid wood plinths - certainly for NZ$6,500 to NZ$14k I'd expect solid wood.
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 4, 2020 10:56:32 GMT 12
It's been a while since I owned a Sondek LP12 (25+ years) but incredibly the LP12 is still going - available in 3 different level options - Majik / Akurate / Klimax. The Majik LP12 is LINN's 'entry level' model with: - Same solid wood plinth on all models - Press-formed aluminium sub-chassis (not CNC machined solid alloy) - Latest Karousel main bearing (same on all models) - Plain aluminium base board (not Trampolin 'suspension' base) - Internal PSU (not external Lingo or Radikal PSU/phono stage) - AC synchronous motor (not 12v synchronous or DC motor) - Krane tonearm (not Akito or Ekos SE tonearms) - Adikt MM cartridge fitted (not MC cartridge) US$4995 / £2350 / NZ$6500 RESISTOR magazine (Rafe Arnott) reviews the Majik LP12 (with Majik tonearm, not with the above Krane tonearm unfortunately): ".. the LP12 Majik delivers on the expectation of emotional engagement. " " This record player does what one is supposed to do: it delivers dynamic, compelling and lifelike performances, not approximations of them. " 
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Post by michaelw on Dec 4, 2020 11:58:34 GMT 12
Linn dynamic ?
I hate pretty looking setups like that, having to reach over gear to get to your turntable is just asking for trouble, especially at this time of year when the libations flow freely.
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