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LINN SONDEK LP12 Record Player w/ SME 3009 S2 Improved Tonearm, etc.
The SONDEK LP12 was the origin of Linn Productions.
It is a record player that surprised music lovers around the world in 1972.
The tonearm is equipped with an SME 3009 S2 improved.
It has great expressiveness and produces delicate and smooth sound quality.
This LP12 is for 50Hz and 33 RPM only.
☆ Product details
Manufacturer: LINN
Model: SONDEK LP12
Tonearm: SME 3009 S2 Improved
■ Condition
Each part has been polished and cleaned.
The dust cover is polished with a special abrasive depending on the level of scratches, and the finish is polished to enhance transparency.
The arm, platter, and metal parts are polished to remove dirt and rust as much as possible.
■ Dust cover/button part/platter/rubber mat>
- The cover is clear and beautiful with no noticeable damage.
- The button part is also glossy and in good condition.
- The platter is shiny with only a little dullness, and the rubber mat is soft with no signs of deterioration.
■ Cabinet
The cabinet wood has some touch-ups and dullness, but no major scratches.
The top plate is shiny with only minor scratches.
There are no cracks or breaks on the bottom plate.
The hinges are new. (Already installed)
■ Tonearm
The arm is shiny and in good condition.
The base also has no noticeable damage.
Overall, it is in good condition.
Considering its age, we consider it to be a good product.
☆ Operation
We have aged the product for half a day to a day to check its operation.
■ Turntable
It works well and rotates smoothly without any strange noises.
The stability of rotation has been confirmed even with a stroboscope.
- It is linked to the ON/OFF of the power button, and start/stop also responds without any problems.
- There is no problem with the light turning on.
■ Tonearm
It works well and outputs better sound than the left and right channels.
- The lifter descends smoothly with the lever. (Oil has been refilled)
- Anti-skating/stylus pressure adjustment is also good.
- The tonearm height can also be adjusted.
All of the above operations are fine and in good working order.
☆ Accessories
・Dust cover
・Rubber mat
・Rubber belt
・New hinge (installed)
・Refill spindle oil
・LP12 turntable instruction manual (copy/Japanese)
・Tonearm SME 3009 Improved (installed)
・Counter weight
・Needle pressure adjustment weight
・Inside force canceller weight
・SME cable (installed)
・SME 3009 Imp instruction manual (copy/Japanese)
・Mounting template (copy)
・Alignment protractor (copy)
*Records/headshells/cartridges used for shooting are not included.
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