There are now enough turntables in the AVForums review inventory to note that the Majik LP12 sits at the same price as the enormously competent and sophisticated Clearaudio Performance DC (tested at £2,650). This means that there are a few considerations to be made in this review. What is also noteworthy is that while this 2017 Majik specification unit looks superficially identical to the launch version, it is in fact rather different internally. While we can point to vinyl having a major resurgence, higher-end turntables continued to tick over fairly nicely in the period where vinyl was ‘dead.’ It has remained Linn’s default turntable option for customers for its entire life – a more affordable model existed for a time but has been consigned to history. What makes the LP12 more unusual, is that unlike a few other products that have been in production for a long time is that it doesn’t fill a very narrow evolutionary niche. As near as makes no difference when you read this, it will have been in continuous production for 45 years The LP12 joins a select group of products in the industry that have enjoyed lifespans far longer than might be reasonably considered the case, even judged by the more relaxed standards of two-channel rather than the breakneck pace of change with multi-channel devices. eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by Linn.The Linn Majik LP12 is a suspended, belt driven turntable… but there is a fair chance you probably knew that already. Content provided for informational purposes only. This turntable has two speeds - 45rpm and 33rpm. Easily assembled, the most notable feature is the Linn Akito tonarm, which comes fitted as standard. Unlike other Linn turntables, the Basik truely offers a more basic design. What are the main features of the Linn Basik? A Linn Basik turntable should not be operated without sufficient oil. If the oil is lost or not supplied, it’s important to use factory-supplied replacements. With new purchases, the Linn Basik comes with a phial of oil to be used in the bearing housing, which should be applied before assembling the Linn Akito tonarm. The mat: As the mat is made from felt, the most effective way to keep it fuzz-free is by using masking tape to keep it clean.The plinth: This can be easily cleaned using a simple duster or cloth.You will need to remove the outer platter and the belt to do this. The motor: Every once in a while, give the motor a quick clean using a cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol.Be especially careful when changing the speed. The belt: Make sure the belt is kept clean at all times, and be careful to ensure no oil gets on it.There are some basic, yet important things to watch out for: What maintenance is important?Īs with any Linn turntable, the Linn Basik needs some careful maintenance to ensure the manufacturer’s quality is maintained. For wall mounting and assembly advice, please check the manufacturer’s instructions. This is a great option if small children or pets are abound in the home. The Linn Basik can, however, even be wall- or shelf mounted. Sturdy surfaces reduce the amount of interference which could impede the quality of the music. How should the turntable be positioned?Īs with all record players, it’s highly important that the turntable is placed on a solid, even surface. Linn Basik turntables can be found aplenty on eBay. Fitted with the Linn Akito tonarm, the subtle nuances this simple turntable can extract from records will surprise. Spartan and sleek in its design, the Linn Basik turntable had been created to give vinyl lovers a less expensive, yet quality sound reproduction from their records. Back to Basics with the Linn Basik Turntable
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