Linn Sondek LP12

Introduced in 1972, the Sondek LP12 was Linn's first product and helped demonstrate that the most important element in any quality music system is the source of the music itself. Launched at a time when amplifiers and loudspeakers were seen as being most critical to the performance of any system, the Sondek LP12 showed that extracting more information from the record itself was the most critical challenge. Quite simply, information lost at the source is lost forever.

Since its introduction over 30 years ago the Sondek LP12 has been the turntable by which all others are judged and each component has been continuously improved to extract even more information from a vinyl record.

At the heart of the Sondek LP12 is Linn's patented, low-noise, single-point bearing. This advanced yet simple bearing design ensures the smooth motion of the turntable and eliminates noise to ensure that all you hear is the music.

The high mass, perfectly balanced, belt-driven platter maintains speed stability, while the solid wood plinth, suspended sub-chassis and stable arm platform combine to provide freedom from vibration and acoustic feedback.

The combination of these precision-engineered components creates a turntable with an unequalled ability to provide pitch accurate, faithful reproduction of your cherished vinyl collection.

A partnering range of Linn tonearms and cartridges are available to ensure you get the maximum performance from your Sondek LP12.

The Sondek LP12 is available in a choice of high-quality real wood finishes. Our standard finishes are Black Ash, American Cherry, Maple, Rosenut or Walnut and we also offer a custom service for those who want a truly bespoke finish.

Key Features

Extremely low-noise patented main bearing

Perfectly balanced high inertia platter

Strong, solid kiln-dried wood plinth

Heavy gauge non-magnetic, brushed satin, stainless steel plate

Highly efficient 3 point spring damped suspension

24-pole precision synchronous low noise, high torque motor

Precision pulley and Neoprene flat belt

Lingo external power supply for unsurpassed speed accuracy

33rpm + 45rpm

Technical Specification

Type Belt drive analogue turntable with 3-point suspension

Platter 2 pieces, made of non-magnetic Mazak 8 Production tolerance 0.025 mm, optimal weight distribution

Platter mat Felt

Main bearing 1-Point bearing, mirror finish, oil bath

Suspension 3-Point-Subchassis, 3 adjustable precision springs

Motor High torque 24-Pol-Synchronous motor, fully screened and mechanically decoupled from main bearing

Drive Neoprene flat belt, concentric precision pulley (0.01 mm)

Power supply Lingo, a direct coupled two speed (33.3 rpm and 45 rpm) outboard power supply

Speed accuracy 0.03%

Speeds 33 rpm, 45 rpm

Power consumption 13W

Dimensions H 140 mm x W 445 mm x D 356 mm

Weight 10 kg (22 lbs)

Plinth finishes Black Ash, American Cherry, Rosenut and Walnut

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