LP12 Plinth Changing Maple/Piano Black
Posted by: Peter Holmes on 15 August 2002
Since I have to get my non-performing LP12 turntable checked out I thought I might change the existing walnut plinth to either Maple or Piano Black (like the 25th Anniversary version).
Just wondered if any forum members had had bad experiences with plinth changes as I don't want to make the patient worse!
Don't suppose there are any owners of a 25th Anniversary LP12 in piano black who want to sell?
Just wondered if any forum members had had bad experiences with plinth changes as I don't want to make the patient worse!
Don't suppose there are any owners of a 25th Anniversary LP12 in piano black who want to sell?
Posted on: 15 August 2002 by Stuart M
Had a free plinth change as after a 3 years the varnish was comming off. This was years ago and Jay of RPM did the setup, even after 7 years every dealer who has done a service has said very little had to be done and one even knew Jay had done it. Was very sad when RPM closed and even sadder I've lost his phone number.
Posted on: 16 August 2002 by Brucie
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Posted on: 16 August 2002 by Simon Matthews
Peter
I think you might struggle to get piano black as I think this was a limited edition. Phone linn directly is your best bet.
I think you might struggle to get piano black as I think this was a limited edition. Phone linn directly is your best bet.
Posted on: 16 August 2002 by Peter Holmes
Liquidken
Have you seen the Maple finish in the flesh? This finish would seem to make the deck look a lot more contemporary and costs about £225 from Linn. The Black piano I am informed would be approx. £740 and there would be a six month wait!
Have you seen the Maple finish in the flesh? This finish would seem to make the deck look a lot more contemporary and costs about £225 from Linn. The Black piano I am informed would be approx. £740 and there would be a six month wait!
Posted on: 16 August 2002 by Neil Bennett
I recently had my 1986 LP12 with (then) very fashionable black ash plinth serviced and a new Arkiv/lid fitted. I took the opportunity to get a maple plinth too. I think it was around £220-250 , fitted from the dealer. No problems at all and it looks great!
Posted on: 16 August 2002 by Michael Dale
A friend of mine had his Epos ES11's black laquered a few years ago by a French polishing bloke. It didn't cost to much, and it was applied directly over the black ash veneer.
Judging by the number of refinished grand pianos there are in our local music shop, it may be worth going this route instead of the £700+ route!
Mickey.
Judging by the number of refinished grand pianos there are in our local music shop, it may be worth going this route instead of the £700+ route!
Mickey.
Posted on: 17 August 2002 by Peter Holmes
Anyone got a picture of an LP12 in Maple ?
Posted on: 27 August 2002 by Peter Holmes
Still not managed to find a pic of the LP12 in maple. Anyone got a pic they can share?
Posted on: 27 August 2002 by jes0369
Hi peter,
Don't know if you've seen it, but there is a pic here
http://www.linn.co.uk/docs/source_14_english.pdf
Looks pretty cool!
regards
James
Don't know if you've seen it, but there is a pic here
http://www.linn.co.uk/docs/source_14_english.pdf
Looks pretty cool!
regards
James
Posted on: 28 August 2002 by Energy
Hi All,
Maple Plinth just arrived today (in Australia). Fitting over the weekend I will post pic when done. Looks cool best finnish yet for the LP12 IMHO.
Alan
Maple Plinth just arrived today (in Australia). Fitting over the weekend I will post pic when done. Looks cool best finnish yet for the LP12 IMHO.
Alan
Posted on: 02 September 2002 by Peter Holmes
Hi Energy
Looking forward to seeing the pic when you get a minute.
Peter
Looking forward to seeing the pic when you get a minute.
Peter
Posted on: 03 September 2002 by Mario
Energy, from whom did you buy your maple plinth in Australia? How many Aussie dollars did it cost? Would love to aim for a maple LP12, Fraim, and Allaes once funds become available. Mario.
Posted on: 03 September 2002 by Energy
Mario,
Well not sure of the cost yet as I have not got the invoice. I think $800 AUD
My understanding is that Len Wallis Audio & Audio Connection are to be one of three new Linn dealers in Sydney. There are is now no Linn/Naim dealers (so now one store for your naim & then off to the Linn dealer)
Audio Products Australia are now the Australian Linn distributor.
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[This message was edited by Energy on TUESDAY 03 September 2002 at 12:56.]
Well not sure of the cost yet as I have not got the invoice. I think $800 AUD
My understanding is that Len Wallis Audio & Audio Connection are to be one of three new Linn dealers in Sydney. There are is now no Linn/Naim dealers (so now one store for your naim & then off to the Linn dealer)
Audio Products Australia are now the Australian Linn distributor.
Cheers
[This message was edited by Energy on TUESDAY 03 September 2002 at 12:56.]
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Energy
Maple plinth photo, sorry its taken so long to post it.
Alan
Alan
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Arye_Gur
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Originally posted by Brucie:
How does this thread get a 5 star rating?
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Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Neil Bennett
Lee,
I had the maple plinth/service/Arkiv done at Martin Kleiser in Old Beaconsfield (not too far from Maidenhead!) Colin there seems hot on LP12's. The Sound Gallery in High Wycombe is another option.
I had the maple plinth/service/Arkiv done at Martin Kleiser in Old Beaconsfield (not too far from Maidenhead!) Colin there seems hot on LP12's. The Sound Gallery in High Wycombe is another option.
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Bosh
Neil
What did the plinth change cost you?
What did the plinth change cost you?
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Dobbin
I too have made the conversion from black to maple. In my case after flood damage. I think it looks rather spiffing!
I suppose some system pics should follow....
I suppose some system pics should follow....
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Kevin-W
Stuart M
I remember RPM - they were on the corner of Webbs Road and Burland Road. Jay and Karen were always superbly helpful. I bough a Nak CD4 player off them, as well as various interconnects, and Jay serviced my (afro!) LP12 in 1991. A much missed shop...
Kevin
I remember RPM - they were on the corner of Webbs Road and Burland Road. Jay and Karen were always superbly helpful. I bough a Nak CD4 player off them, as well as various interconnects, and Jay serviced my (afro!) LP12 in 1991. A much missed shop...
Kevin
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
quote:
Originally posted by Neil Bennett:
Lee,
I had the maple plinth/service/Arkiv done at Martin Kleiser in Old Beaconsfield (not too far from Maidenhead!) Colin there seems hot on LP12's. The Sound Gallery in High Wycombe is another option.
Lee
I agree with Neil. I have just got my LP12 back from Martin Kleisers tender care; it sounds fantastic. Colin Macey seems to know everything about the Sondek and is a real enthusiast. They are on 01494 681300
Mike
Posted on: 21 January 2003 by jonni
looks great.How much did it cost? And does this include the top plate or not.I'm thinking of getting a new plinth and I may replace the top plate too as the new one has an extra bolt on that fixes to the plinth.