Who's got the oldest LP12?

I bought my LP12 a few years ago complete with Syrinx PU-3 arm and Dynavector Karat cartridge- a 1979 model with an after-market Valhalla added on, all for $400 USD. Needless to say it was in some disrepair and my dealer eventually replace
1. The inner platter and bearing.
2. The armboard.
3. The motor.
4. valhalla (with a Geddon).
5. The springs.
6. The subhassis
7. The plinth (needed a newer model with corner braces for the Prefix).
8. Power cord.

All that remains of the original is the outer platter, the mat, the top plate and the lid/hinges.

The Syrinx gave way to the Aro, and the Karat to the Helikon.

Ron
Dum spiro audio
Dum audio vivo

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Originally posted by Liquidken:
Actually if your serial number is 1108, it will be a lot earlier than 79. More like 72 or 73.

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You're right - I don't know where I for '79 from. In the papers I received with the LP12 There is a 1973 SME price list (£34.65 for a 3009 SII improved).

I paid £250 for my LP12. The chap I bought it from had owned it from new and it's been very well looked after and regularily serviced. I've got all the paperwork, including the documentation for a replacement stylus he had fitted at a later date. It sounds wonderful IMHO!

Regards
Steve

January 26, 1982 is the stamp inside mine.
David

Mine is 1978 vintage, serial No. 17302 bought in Singapore. The machine was made for the Japanese market as it is 240 V but has an American flat 2 pin lead.

Regards,
Arno

Mine doesn't even have a serial number! Bought it new early 1973 with a SME 3009 II. The deck cost £125 I think. I didn't know anything about it and just needed something to sit under that beautiful arm! In those days all decks sounded the same anyway didn't they!!
It's since been fitted with a Valhalla, been cirkused and has an Ittok II arm instead of the SME. I belive only the plinth remains from the original.