Linn ekos tonearm on linn lp12 with linn arkiv mc, valhalla psu plays starker cello sonatas duration. The linn sondek lp12 is a transcription turntable produced by glasgowbased linn products. I still refer to this book when i am in doubt, as well as consult the agon community. I invested in the complete guide to high end audio, by robert harley many years ago. Much more commonly associated with rega these days. Includes custom built bubinga wood plinth, ittok lvii tonearm, cirkus bearing upgrade bearing, subchases, inner platter, belt, springs, grommets. Sytem matching is so important especially at the cartridge tonearm. I intend to loctite the screws in at that point ala linn, but dont want to run the risk of setting it at the wrong angle before then. Linn sondek lp12 transcription turntable ittok lvii tonearm ebay. Canare starquad tonearm phono cable for linn, sme, roksan. I dont have all the details yet, but the seller claims everything is pristine. Oct 17, 2014 by 1979 linn had a problem, although admittedly it was a nice problem to have. We now have stock of the lingo 1 mains inlet without the filter. Linn majik lp12 you can hear some of what our american counterparts point to as the british sound in terms of frequency extension.
Amsterdam, netherlands submitted by mrco99 on 20180528 21. With all the mods, from silver wiring to the origin live rear stub, the rega rb250 is total dynamite, nothing less. Cabling is very low capacitance and inductance copper, terminated by high quality gold plated linn phono plugs. Its precision machined contacts are made of 24k gold plated ofc copper to ensure a. Meduim mass tonearm not suitable for very high compliance cartridges. But if i had an lp12 with a standard linn ekos or even linn ittok tonearm, i believe id upgrade to the keel before changing anything else. John is correct in so many things hifidelical that i didnt then have the. This lvii has only had one cartridge mounted linn troika and performs beautifully. John is correct in so many things hifidelical that i didnt then have the courage to. Linns latest incarnation of the venerable lp12 turntable still holds a special place in the pantheon of great audiophile products. Get the best deal for linn turntable parts from the largest online selection at. Spot on frank re t slight difference in spindle to pivotmounting distances.
One of the ittoks best platforms is linns own lp12, with which it enjoys real synergy. I am looking at a 1983 linn sondek lp12 valhalla equipped with a linn ittok lvii tonearm in black, and a linn asaka low output moving coil cartridge. Some like the sme vs clinical precision, others the linn ekoss kick or the beguiling rhythms of naims aro or grahams 2. Specify kandid, linns reference moving coil cartridge for ultimate performance from your lp12 turntable. Accutrak cartridge alignment protractor for the linn ittok tonearm. Linn products is an engineering company that manufactures hifi and audio equipment. With an effective mass of 12g, the ittok is in the medium to high mass category, meaning it will work well with most mcs and mms alike. Best tonearm upgrades for linn lp12 audiogon discussion forum. Linn ittok lvii what its worth 2 channel hifi wigwam. You can contact us by email, phone or by filling in the contact form on any of our pages if you require a. Linn majik lp12 turntable system the absolute sound. By many peoples reckoning the linn ittok was the worlds first superarm.
Apr 26, 2014 by many peoples reckoning the linn ittok was the worlds first superarm. I thought i might build up another deck and use this but ive never made that happen so its time to let it. Selling an excellent condition linn lp12 with numerous upgrades. Not saying that other arms wont work just that sometimes the linn suspension can be finnicky. I had an lp12 for many years and found that all tonearm cables interfered with the suspension except linn s own for example. Founded by ivor tiefenbrun in glasgow, scotland, in 1973, the company is best known as the manufacturer of the linn sondek lp12 turntable from 2007 linn was one of the first audio manufacturers to introduce digital music streaming using the home network and internet. Aug 15, 20 spot on frank re t slight difference in spindle to pivotmounting distances. Has a good working valhalla controller board that keeps perfect timing. Before the existence of linn branded tonearms, linn was the importer for grace, and used their 707 tonearm. Registered office at glasgow road, waterfoot, eaglesham, glasgow g76 0eq. Lab tests our test sample of the linn axis came with a linn k9 cartridge installed in its tonearm. Linn black ittok lvii tonearm comes included with a linn armboard sales price 825 gbp 720 european shipping possible. The ittok remained in production until september 1993.
The result is the linn ittok lvii pickup arm which has been acknowledged as a significant advance in disc playing equipment. The linn ittok lvii was designed with several performance features in mind. Have extensively listened to aero and it is a worthy tonearm. The early 80s saw linn purchase a cutting lathe and begin to cut its own acetate masters at everhigher precision, in order to test and improve the quality of the lp12.
Clean example of an ekos mark 1 just back from being serviced at audioorigami, where a new horizontal bearing was fitted. On inspection, the arm bearings were in poor condition, being very dirty. Originally manufactured for linn by the denon parts company of japan no relation to the electronics brand, it was designed by a mr ito to linns specification back in the late seventies. It evolved over the years with various detail changes, such as a new.
The majik lp12 bass has a gentle bloom and a slight rolloff next to more traditional highend sounding decks, but that actually gives the linn a delightful bounce to the sound. Founded by ivor tiefenbrun in glasgow, scotland, in 1973, the company is best known as the manufacturer of the linn sondek lp12 turntable. Please recommend an arm for a linn lp12 steve hoffman music. Just slap in linn mounting pattern or 211 pivot to spindle distance. A performance upgrade for the original majik lp12 turntable with the project 9cc tonearm or decks with other brand tonearms, linn s majik tonearm is engineered to provide a high level of precision at a more accessible price point. When it comes to playback quality, the choice of cartridge is just as important as the amp, loudspeakers and the deck itself. Ii linn for sale antique furniture and collectibles. Ittok lvii black tonearm on linn lp12 with ls35a speakers. A performance upgrade for the original majik lp12 turntable with the project 9cc tonearm or decks with other brand tonearms, linns majik tonearm is engineered to provide a high level of precision at a more accessible price point. A one owner tonearm that has been properly maintained in a nonsmoking pet free environment since purchase. May 05, 2015 when it comes to playback quality, the choice of cartridge is just as important as the amp, loudspeakers and the deck itself. The final pictures will be posted then, but in the meantime, this is the ittok reassembled for transport, all screws are tight but undoable for alignment.
Linn majik a performance upgrade for the original majik lp12 turntable with the project 9cc tonearm or decks with other brand tonearms, linns majik tonearm is engineered to provide a high level of precision at a more accessible price. Its precision machined contacts are made of 24k gold plated ofc copper to ensure a perfect connection between tonearm and arm cable. A modern at mm vm95en or better, at520530540 should be a fine match as long as the arm is behaving itself and not messed up by overenthusiastic. Press reception was ecstatic, the general feeling being that it was one of the best arms at any price.
In 1978, linn started selling its first movingcoil cartridge for the lp12, the asak, followed by the ittok lvii tonearm and its first movingmagnet cartridge, the basik. Most linn products are overhyped,especially by linn themselves,the ittok is the opposite to that,probably because if linn acknowledged how good it was,especially in lviii mk2 form how could they possibly charge what they diddo for various versions of the ekos, a well looked after one is still a good arm,not as good as some super arms but for. Before the existence of linnbranded tonearms, linn was the importer for grace, and used their 707 tonearm. Used linn sondek lp12 valhalla setup q steve hoffman music.
You can contact us by email, phone or by filling in the contact form on any of our pages if you require a quick response please contact us via telephone. Linn ittok lvii manual japanese built tonearm vinyl. Through the fields with linn us a chapter in swedish history, volume ii by flor. Linn products limited is a company incorporated in scotland registered number sc052366. The result is the linn ittok lvii pickup arm which has.
The 8 best turntable cartridges and how they make a difference. The sumiko tonearm and later the mission 774 arm were also popular choices and much spoken of. The weight of the arm is optimized for the linn bounce. Theres a school of thought that, to achieve the best sound quality from a hifi system, you need. I guess that bernie has asked about linn arms because they have similar enough geometry to the stock issue to be a direct replacement, given some elementary arm tube work. Dec 11, 2009 linn s latest incarnation of the venerable lp12 turntable still holds a special place in the pantheon of great audiophile products. Nov 08, 2010 just slap in linn mounting pattern or 211 pivot to spindle distance. A tonearm belongs on an acoustic gramophoneyou should use the term pickup arm, which doesnt suggest that the arm has a sound of its own. From 2007 linn was one of the first audio manufacturers to introduce digital music streaming using the home network and. Htr looks at the original version compared with the latest.
Feb 01, 20 this ittok lvii in black was made by linn. Linn akito for sale in uk 23 secondhand linn akitos. The first linn badged arm, the ittok lvii, was in production 197993. The brief was to design a tone arm that performs to the same standard as the linn sondek lp12 turntable. The linn word, linn logo and all other linn product names and slogans are trade marks of linn products limited. On inspection, the arm bearings were in poor condition, being. Most linn products are overhyped,especially by linn themselves,the ittok is the opposite to that,probably because if linn acknowledged how good it was,especially in lviii mk2 form. This tonearm came off a 1980s lp12 i purchased a few years ago, replaced by another arm. Through the fields with linn us a chapter in swedish history. Linn sondek lp12 transcription turntable ittok lvii tonearm. The linn ittok lvii tonearm is a superbly balanced tonearm that is well regarded in the hifi audio world for its extremely accurate reproduction.
Linn ittok lvii manual japanese built tonearm vinyl engine. Hifisound ltd 2ndhandhifi castlegate mill quayside stocktonontees ts18 1bz company number 06155571. The first linnbadged arm, the ittok lvii, was in production 197993. The tonearm connector is 90degree, highend 5pin connector by the canadian 1877phono which features nonmagnetic body and teflon insulation see photo. Used linn sondek lp12 valhalla setup q steve hoffman. Feb 04, 2016 linn ekos tonearm on linn lp12 with linn arkiv mc, valhalla psu plays starker cello sonatas duration. The akito tonearm is the perfect partner for linns krystal moving coil or adikt moving magnet cartridges.
Best tonearm upgrades for linn lp12 audiogon discussion. I had an lp12 for many years and found that all tonearm cables interfered with the suspension except linns own for example. In 1991, the lviii2 was introduced, using the same integral armrest as the flagship linn ekos tonearm, and the headshell was strengthened. Comes with linn asaka cartridge, vahalla power supply, ittok lv ii tonearm and mat. The standard wiring was of poor quality so was rewired with pure silver internally, plus i made a tempest arm cable with gold plated pure silver conductors. Please recommend an arm for a linn lp12 steve hoffman.
Yup its t jelco 250st which is t drop in replacement for linn fitgeometry arms, when i upgraded to my sa750d last year my new armboard was a custom order from michell as the mounting distanceweight is different to their off t peg linn fit board. The basik plus in fine order is still a very good tonearm for mid period lp12s, largely holding the pre late 80s fruitbox bloat in the bass at bay and offering good musical communication. Linn sondek lp12 and ittok lvii tonearm, bubinga plinth. Most linn products are overhyped,especially by linn themselves,the ittok is the opposite to that,probably because if linn acknowledged how good it was,especially in lviii mk2 form how could they possibly charge what they diddo for various versions of the ekos, a well looked after one is still a good arm,not as good. Linn sondek lp12 turntable ittok lv ii tonearm naim armageddon power supply. By 1979 linn had a problem, although admittedly it was a nice problem to have.
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