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NTRODUCTION 

Linn Products have always

stated that the turntable is the most important
part of a high fidelity system. If you don’t get a

good signal off the record then it doesn’t matter how
good the rest of your system is, the sound will be bad.

It is important that you were given a fair A/B 
demonstration if the LP12 against other turntables prior 
to purchase. The turntables compared should have had
the same arm and cartridge. All comparisons should 
take place in a single speaker demonstration room. We
want our customers to hear the difference the LP12
makes for themselves and make their own informed 
decision.

When upgrading your system there is a strict hierarchy 
to observe. After the turntable, the next most important
component is the arm, followed by the cartridge. Once 
the turntable system has been optimised, the next 
component to choose is the amplifier. Finally, the last 
link in the chain is the loudspeaker.

The information in this manual is of a general nature. It
does not cover the setting up of the turntable, as this is
the responsibility of your retailer.

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Summary of Contents for Sondek LP12

Page 1: ...P 1 2 L N E R S W O N U A L A M ...

Page 2: ...io communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION TRANSPORTATION PACKING DIAGRAM OPERATION INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL GUARANTEE SERVICE OVERSEAS ...

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Page 5: ...omparisons should take place in a single speaker demonstration room We want our customers to hear the difference the LP12 makes for themselves and make their own informed decision When upgrading your system there is a strict hierarchy to observe After the turntable the next most important component is the arm followed by the cartridge Once the turntable system has been optimised the next component...

Page 6: ...d be pre packed in it s original packing with the arm and cartridge removed when it has to be shipped anywhere Under no circumstances should the deck be shipped with the arm fitted to the turntable The red bearing cap should be fitted to prevent oil spillage see diagram of the packing assembly Note When re packing the turntable remove the two bottom cover screws which are located between the turnt...

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Page 8: ... time though static power consumption is very low After connection the circuitry should be given a few seconds to settle before switching the motor on To prevent electric shock never remove the bottom cover from the turntable whilst it is connected to the mains The LP12 was designed to give optimum performance at 33 rpm However a 45 rpm adaptor is available for occasional use O ...

Page 9: ...WALL MOUNTING Wall mounting may be preferable where a highly sprung floor exists or where there is risk of damage by children The shelf used should be light and rigid and it should be fully supported by but not firmly screwed or glued to it s brackets To allow the lid to open fully a clearance of 3 7 5cm is required behind the plinth and at least 13 33cm above It is quite normal for the deck suspe...

Page 10: ...he rim as this removes the protective lacquer and results in a rapid degradation of the finish Clean only with a dry soft cloth MAT The felt mat can be cleaned with masking tape If the mat becomes really dusty you can beat it like a carpet or rug If you have a problem with static and the mat clings to your records you can use some double sided tape to secure it MOTOR The motor pulley should be cle...

Page 11: ...ife long protection If oil is lost from the bearing housing it should be replaced by factory supplied oil available from your dealer The turntable should never be operated without oil DUST COVER This can be cleaned using any of the commercially available acrylic or plastic cleaners The simplest approach is to remove any dust with a damp tissue without any rubbing action and then use a soft duster ...

Page 12: ...ridge and arm will degrade the signal substantially Checks on all contacts should be performed periodically 4 The correct cables should be used We recommend good quality copper leads for interconnect cables and advise 20amp speaker cables for all amplifier speaker connection 5 The speakers should be positioned correctly Linn speakers are designed to be placed close to the wall and they should be m...

Page 13: ... the customer may have we undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture Keep a copy of the sales receipt as this will establish the purchase date of the turntable Refer all enquiries to authorised dealers only For information on your nearest dealer contact the Linn Factory in the UK or an overseas distributor G ...

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