Pre-Production Linn Power Supply from late 1980s

Pre-Production Linn Power Supply from late 1980s

Pre-Production Linn Power Supply from late 1980s

Here we a have a pre-production Linn LP12 Power Supply from late 1980s - it was going to be called Wakonda but never made it into full production. The name Wakonda was 'recycled' and later used for a Linn Pre-amplifier.

The Wakonda LP12 power supply  is simialr to the Valhalla - with the addition of a 45rpm setting.

Wakonda pre-production LP12 Power Supply

The LP12 had a number of modifications to accommodate the power supply including:

  • Wider cross brace to accomodate a heat sink fixings
  • IEC mains socket on the rear
  • 33/44 rpm switch

Over time electolytic capacitors degrade and this is a common failure on this (and Valhalla) boards of this era. We can still service these boards. Replacing the capacitors will in most instances fix any issues (also bridge rectifier and a couple of  high wattage resistors).

Linn Plinth with C13 mains socket

Here you can see the cross brace - with side extensions to secure the heat-sink on the main board. You can also see the date of manufacture engraved on the underside of the top plate: 17 Feb 1988 (bottom right hand corner)

Linn Lp12 wakonda psu cross brace

 

33/45 rpm switch

Linn LP12 33 45 switch

 

Capacitor Values

Warning: Do not try to service this board at home. The board contains high voltage components and is potentially lethal.

Linn Lp12 Power Supply Capacitor values

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