Linn LP12/ Ittok LV II/ Sumiko Blue Point: SOLD
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:09 am
I'm selling my Linn! I've just agreed to sell my vinyl collection, so it has no purpose any more. It was sounding very well yesterday, so well I was starting to regret my decision a little.
I bought it from Cloney Audio in 1988 for about €1000 and it was serviced once by Cloney's, about 2000. It has the Valhalla power supply. I have the original box, a bit dusty from 20 years in the attic!
I bought the Ittok on eBay in 2006 for €370: you wouldn't get one as cheap now, I think. AndyS kindly fitted the Ittok for me, and it transformed the sound! I bought the cartridge (high output moving coil) from Cloney's in 2001. It has about 300 hours wear on it: it should be good for another 300 at least.
Flaws: the springs in the hinges are too weak to reliably hold up the lid. New hinges are available on eBay (very easy to replace yourself) and perhaps through Cloney. People talk about replacing the drivebelt, grommets and springs: none of these has been done. It could do with oil in the bearing being replaced: there isn't that much left. You could probably have it serviced at Cloney's and have these things attended to. Nonetheless: it still sounds spectacular without them being done.
LP12s seem to be coming up on eBay regularly. Dealers seem to be inclined to split the turntable and arm to maximise the total price. €470 + €390 = €860 is one recent price for the LP12/Ittok combination (no cartridge). OTOH Cloney apparently recently sold an LP12/Ittok for €575. I would happily accept €575 for this legendary turntable and save myself the bother of putting it on eBay.
You can come and hear it for yourself if you're seriously interested.
I bought it from Cloney Audio in 1988 for about €1000 and it was serviced once by Cloney's, about 2000. It has the Valhalla power supply. I have the original box, a bit dusty from 20 years in the attic!
I bought the Ittok on eBay in 2006 for €370: you wouldn't get one as cheap now, I think. AndyS kindly fitted the Ittok for me, and it transformed the sound! I bought the cartridge (high output moving coil) from Cloney's in 2001. It has about 300 hours wear on it: it should be good for another 300 at least.
Flaws: the springs in the hinges are too weak to reliably hold up the lid. New hinges are available on eBay (very easy to replace yourself) and perhaps through Cloney. People talk about replacing the drivebelt, grommets and springs: none of these has been done. It could do with oil in the bearing being replaced: there isn't that much left. You could probably have it serviced at Cloney's and have these things attended to. Nonetheless: it still sounds spectacular without them being done.
LP12s seem to be coming up on eBay regularly. Dealers seem to be inclined to split the turntable and arm to maximise the total price. €470 + €390 = €860 is one recent price for the LP12/Ittok combination (no cartridge). OTOH Cloney apparently recently sold an LP12/Ittok for €575. I would happily accept €575 for this legendary turntable and save myself the bother of putting it on eBay.
You can come and hear it for yourself if you're seriously interested.