New Linn Sondek LP12 Developments
June 16th 2022: Linn have made a number of additions and changes to their LP12 turntable components.
The first new product is the Linn Arko Tonearm. This is an all-new Linn original gimballed tonearm:
The new Arko tonearm is joined by a new moving coil cartridge - the Linn Kendo:
Find out more here "Linn Cartridge Range"
The Linn Krane tonearm has been standard on Majik LP12 turntables since 2020. The Linn Krane tonearm is now available to purchase seperately as an upgrade for previous generation Linn turntables.
Also at Majik-level, Linn present a formidable first step onto the ladder of premium moving coil cartridges – the Linn Koil MC cartridge:
Find out more here "Linn Cartridge Range"
The Akurate LP12 has stepped aside to make way for a new model designation, with our mid-tier turntable package being henceforth rebadged as Linn Selekt LP12 . The Linn Selekt LP12 has the following components:
The Selekt LP12 features the following components:
- Arko tonearm
- Kendo Moving Coil (MC) cartridge
- Kore Sub-chassis
- Karousel bearing
- Lingo IV Speed control and motor power supply
- LP12 Sondek plinth and top-plate
- Trampolin suspended base board
- Lid
There are now two Majik LP12 turntables variants to choose between. Majik LP12 MM is a new title to describe the existing Majik specification Sondek LP12, featuring Adikt moving magnet cartridge. Majik LP12 MC is a new alternative model which features Linn's Koil MC cartridge; offering customers an alluring first upgrade right at the point of purchase.
Akito - End of Life
After an illustrious career spanning 34 years, Linn Akito tonearm is now retired and superceeded by the Linn Arko tonearm.