Linn Sondek CD12, Manual

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I n t r o d u c t i o n
The Linn philosophy
The Sondek tradition
25 years ago Linn developed the Linn Sondek LP12, a precision turntable
for 12" long-playing records. The design philosophy of the LP12 was to
include nothing in the product that did not directly contribute towards
achieving the best possible sound. Each component was engineered so
that it performed its job to the highest possible specification. The
result established the reputation of Linn Hi-Fi, and became the
standard by which all other turntables were judged.
The Sondek CD12
Now 25 years after the design of the original Linn Sondek LP12, the
same philosophy has been applied to create the ultimate CD player, and
the result is the Linn Sondek CD12. Each component has been designed
without compromise to perform its task to the highest possible
performance, and any features that do not directly contribute to the
quality of the sound have been eliminated from the design.
The Linn Sondek CD12 has been massively engineered to ensure that
the data retrieval systems within the unit are allowed to operate at
their optimum level. Each electronic subsystem within the Linn CD
Engine is thoroughly isolated from the others to preclude any loss of
audio performance.
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