Linn is well into our fifth decade of designing and engineering perhapes the worlds most famous turntable, a deck that deliver exceptional detail. As you can imagine, we’ve picked up our fair share of awards over that period—and no wonder, because we’ve consistently pushed technology forwards in the pursuit of perfect sound. From our very first product, the iconic Sondek LP12 turntable, we’ve been at the very forefront of audio technology.
We don’t just embrace technology for technology’s sake, though. Everything we do has to answer one simple question: does this bring you closer to the music? In this throw away world of planned obsolescence, we do the opposite. Our Sondek LP12 Turntable is modular and every component is upgradeable. That means the best sound possible not just today, but for the lifetime of the product.
When technology improves, so does your enjoyment.
Designed to provide the Sondek LP12 with additional isolation from vibration, the Trampolin’s feet use acoustic dampening material to minimise interference for improved audio performance. Trampolin is manufactured from high quality aluminium and is fixed directly to the wooden plinth of the turntable.
The Trampolin base board can be specified on all new Sondek LP12 turntables and can also be used to upgrade your existing Sondek LP12.
The Linn Adikt has been designed to retrieve a class-leading level of musical detail from the groove of a record, using an efficient and affordable moving magnet (MM) configuration. This makes it an ideal starting point for any quality vinyl playback system and its performance is more than a match for many more expensive moving coil (MC) designs.
The Adikt cartridge features a rigid body and Gyger II replaceable stylus, both of which help to achieve a finely detailed and dynamic sound. It is easily mounted on a wide range of tone arms, including Linn’s Majik and Akito.
Koil is a superb first step onto the ladder of premium moving coil cartridges. This Majik-level cartridge provides a step up in performance from Adikt; and is available either as an upgrade, or fitted as standard to a new Majik LP12 MC.
Choose Koil if you intend to use your Majik LP12 with a moving coil phono preamplifier. Upgrade from Adikt to progress your journey along the path to vinyl playback perfection.
Karousel, Linn’s new precision-engineered single-point bearing, offers smoother rotation and greater stability for even better sound from your SondekLP12. This innovative new take on our original bearing design has been made possible by technological developments in material science, machining capabilities and mechanical engineering expertise gained from almost half a century of designing and manufacturing the world’s best turntable. That vital union between the platter, spindle, bearing and sub-chassis is now the strongest we’ve ever achieved.
Compatible with Linn Ekos SE, Ekos, Akito, and Ittok tone arms. Versions also available for Rega, SME & Naim tone arms
Two years in development, Krystal uses the design principles of our leading moving coil cartridge Kandid to capture the minute changes in the record groove, letting you hear every musical detail.
Krystal features a similar approach to minimising mass as Kandid, using a nude design to give the cartridge less inertia so it can react more quickly to the changes in the groove. It also uses the triple-point mounting system for a solid connection to the tone arm head shell, while the aircraft grade 7075 aluminium chassis provides a lightweight, stiff and stable platform for the generator. Even the adhesive used on Krystal was painstakingly selected to provide the most rigid bond possible to avoid any dampening effects.
Whether you specify Krystal on your current turntable or buy it as part of an Akurate LP12 , you're guaranteed to enjoy a more musical performance from all your vinyl.
Supplied with Majik LP12 or available as an upgrade, Krane is a high quality tonearm which, combined with the Karousel bearing, significantly elevates the performance of the entry level deck and provides even greater value.
This high performance tonearm features a static-balanced design and is hand assembled with high quality, precision aluminium and stainless steel components. It includes a polished Tungsten and Sapphire vertical bearing with dual ceramic horizontal bearing assembly, both of which are long-lasting and provide very low friction/rotational mass.
Incorporating technologies developed for Linn’s class-leading Ekos SE, the Akito tone arm will get more from your vinyl collection. The Akito tone arm is the perfect partner for Linn’s Krystal moving coil or Adikt moving magnet cartridges.
Precision bearings, accurate static tracking and precision-spring bias adjustment protect your cherished vinyl recordings and maximise your enjoyment of the music. A strong diecast head shell is bonded to the main arm tube using advanced adhesives and together they provide a stable platform for supporting a wide range of cartridges.
Linn Kandid is our best moving coil (MC) cartridge yet, designed to extract as much musical detail from your vinyl records as possible. The first thing you’ll notice about Kandid is that the motor housing is exposed. With no cartridge housing potential sources of resonance are removed, resulting in purer, cleaner sound, making all your vinyl sound better than ever.
Whether you specify Kandid on your current turntable or buy it as part of an Klimax LP12 , you're guaranteed to enjoy a more musical performance from all your vinyl.
Machined from solid aluminium, Upgrades the LP 12 sub chassis to Klimax level
Few products stand out in the High End Audio world like the legendary Sondek LP 12. Arriving in 1973 the LP 12 set the standard for Transcription Turntables. Established Linn Audio products as a High End Marque and elevated Ivor Tiefenbrun into the ranks of Hi Fi legends all with one Turntable. 1973 was a long time ago and Linn has not stood on its laurels, The LP 12 has undergone many upgrades, modifications and enhancements whilst remarkably looking like a "normal" turntable and still bearing a strong unshakable ancestry to the very first Sondek.
This Majik LP 12 MM with Krane tone arm is the most affordable LP 12 in the range, featuring the sophisticated Majik power supply, Linn specified Krane (by Clearaudio) tone arm and a Linn Adikt moving magnet Cartridge all packaged into the famous Sondek LP 12 frame.