lp12 advice
Posted by: Ian Preston on 07 September 2003
Im looking at a older lp12 which is available here. It is pre-vahalla with a Grace 707 arm and supex cartridge. Its offered for the equivalent of around 250UKP ($400US). I will have to gamble a bit though as I will have to purchase it unseen. The owner is saying that its condition is excellent.
It was serviced about three years ago when the supex was re-tipped.
I understand that this was a classic combination of its time.
I could almost get the same for my current table which is a Linn axis/basik/golring.
Assuming the deck is o.k how would it compare to the axis?
Regards Ian
It was serviced about three years ago when the supex was re-tipped.
I understand that this was a classic combination of its time.
I could almost get the same for my current table which is a Linn axis/basik/golring.
Assuming the deck is o.k how would it compare to the axis?
Regards Ian
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I will have to gamble a bit though as I will have to purchase it unseen. The owner is saying that its condition is excellent.
Ian. You are mad if you are considering buying an LP12 sight unseen. Straight, but there it is. Unless its from a reputable dealer, that is.
If there's any bearing trouble, a cirkus kit is a mere snip at $1350-odd, and then there's the question of the arm - the Grace is not exactly brilliant. No PSU? Oh deary me - stick it out for a good one - they come up from time to time if you're patient, and expect to pay circa $1500 as ballpark for an LP12/Val/Ittok. Cheaper in the long run by far, loads more excitement and music overall.
There's my 2p.
Rico - SM/Mullet Audio