Not too many Acoustic Signature owners here?

[DasguteOhr]

Maybe it's time for a more modern table that sounds better and requires less to set up and maintain? Just a thought.

There is a large fan community that loves the LP 12, I must honestly admit that I am not one of them. But I accept it.
I also prefer to listen to good old things, modern does not always mean progress

 

[sbo6]

I also prefer to listen to good old things, modern does not always mean progress

Well, modernizing, especially in technology actually does. In fact, Linn does too, hence the Linn Majik LP12.

Do you drive a car from the 1980s as a daily driver? Or do you enjoy the modern conveniences, better handling and safety features that modernizing via technological advances bring? ;-)

 

[A-Line]

Well, modernizing, especially in technology actually does. In fact, Linn does too, hence the Linn Majik LP12.

Do you drive a car from the 1980s as a daily driver? Or do you enjoy the modern conveniences, better handling and safety features that modernizing via technological advances bring? ;-)

My current LP12 Klimax SE looks dated but the sound most certainly isn't. The LP12 is still a reference table for more than 5 decades.

 

[gds7368]

Still very quiet from Acoustic Signature owners on this thread…

Here is a few pics of my three armed Ascona Neo, enjoy !

/ Jk

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Gorgeous! What tonearm cable are you using? I'm stock and wondering if there's better sound out there ....

 

[sbo6]

My current LP12 Klimax SE looks dated but the sound most certainly isn't. The LP12 is still a reference table for more than 5 decades.

I guess "reference" is subjective.

IME the Linn LP12 was a groundbreaking design and certainly held its own. However, there are many TTs significantly better including Linn's latest. As such, it may have been reference - level from the 70s into the 90s (maybe a bit longer), but certainly not compared to most 5 and 6 figure designs of the past ~20 years. Technology moves on and Linn agrees.

Doesn't mean you can't still enjoy it, and that's what counts.

 

[A-Line]

I guess "reference" is subjective.

IME the Linn LP12 was a groundbreaking design and certainly held its own. However, there are many TTs significantly better including Linn's latest. As such, it may have been reference - level from the 70s into the 90s (maybe a bit longer), but certainly not compared to most 5 and 6 figure designs of the past ~20 years. Technology moves on and Linn agrees.

Doesn't mean you can't still enjoy it, and that's what counts.

Well that's your opinion and you're certainly allowed your opinion. Don't forget to update the glossy mags regarding your opinion...

 

[sbo6]

Well that's your opinion and you're certainly allowed your opinion. Don't forget to update the glossy mags regarding your opinion...

As are you. I'll wait for your glossy mags opinion update first based on your continuing reference turntable from the Vietnam war era ;-)

 

[Johan K]

Gorgeous! What tonearm cable are you using? I'm stock and wondering if there's better sound out there ....

Thank you @gds7368 !

In my phono setup I use the Nordost Valhalla V2+ Din to XLR, on two of my arms, and a Nordost Blue Heaven + Din to RCA, on the third arm. I did choose Nordost cables due to their phenomenal grounding performance, making an excellent silent background, but also due to the sound and match with the rest of my system. They simply do magic here.

/ Jk

 

[DasguteOhr]

Well, modernizing, especially in technology actually does. In fact, Linn does too, hence the Linn Majik LP12.

Do you drive a car from the 1980s as a daily driver? Or do you enjoy the modern conveniences, better handling and safety features that modernizing via technological advances bring? ;-)

Yes, of course, you can upgrade almost any old Linn, sub-chassis, motor control, base plate, etc. If you have a lot of money, you can do it, Linn fans have been doing it for decades. I prefer driving old cars, they convey more emotion when driving. There is nothing better than an old naturally aspirated engine with a Weber carburettor and sharp camshafts. The sound is indescribably beautiful, of course it is not as fast as a modern car, but it does need to go fast with the traffic on the roads today.

 

[Johan K]

Guys ☝…

Just remember you all - this thread is about Acoustic Signature turntables, and not about either cars or Linn turntables. Please respect that and please remove what’s not relevant to this thread… Thank you.

Kindest regards

/ Jk

 

[sbo6]

I guess now even analogies aren't allowed, oh boy...