Armageddon Questions

Posted by: Morgs on 14 July 2017

I have had a Naim Armageddon driving my LP12 for a number of years and love it. i recently moved to the states and before getting it out of the box and connecting it to the power supply I took the LP12 and Armageddon to a local specialist to get it serviced. A new motor was installed together with new bearings but the engineer discovered that he could not get the LP12 to run at the right speed. It is running too fast. A little research identified the need to match the motor to the local power supply - 50Hz in the UK - 60Hz in the US.

I have a couple of options, I can try to source a 60Hz motor to match the power supply or I can try to sell the Armageddon back in the UK and buy a US Spec Lingo.

Question. Any thoughts on the performance of the Armageddon vs the latest Lingo?

Thanks

Phil

Moderated Post: Phil, I have edited your post to comply with forum rules.

Posted on: 14 July 2017 by fatcat

Phil

It could be as simple as sourcing the correct size pulley wheel for 60hz.

Posted on: 14 July 2017 by Mark Dunn

Motors with the 60Hz pulley are available from Linn.

Posted on: 14 July 2017 by Morgs

Thanks for the suggestions. I have ordered a 60Hz motor and, fingers crossed, hoping the Armageddon is still producing a stable supply of juice.

Posted on: 14 July 2017 by Skip

Maybe it is ready for a recap? Has anybody tried an Armageddon DR?

Posted on: 14 July 2017 by Mario

Armageddon does not contain any caps so never needs a recap. No such thing as a DR armageddon.

As to the question of lingo vs armageddon, armageddon every time, it is meaty bouncy and full of prat where lingo is lean thin and a bit like digital.

Mario.