rodders3 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Item Condition: very, very good used condition. Shipping Options: Pickup available but audition is not available. Suburb or Town: Albert Park State: Victoria Payment Method: Paypal plus 3%, cash on pickup, EFT once cleared. Reason for selling: Surprise upgrade Further information: This is an unexpected sale due to upgrade. I love this turntable and it plays extremely well. I actually thought I would never sell it but it will otherwise go to waste with a new tt on the way. I begin this journey in December 2018 by purchasing an LP12 in excellent condition. This is an early model but the plinth is immaculate. This is what attracted me to it. It came with an as new lid which is still in great condition with on the slightest of dust marks if you look really closely. As the purchase was primarily for the actual plinth, I looked at mod options and upgrading the tone arm. I then found the details of Edmund in Hong Kong and his Mober brand. Edmund was and still is a real gentleman to deal with. I decided to go with Mober DC Motor LPSU, upgraded Bearing, Upgraded Arm Board (Linn) and the upgraded Sub platter with bearing. At the same time, I changed the springs and grommets. My journey was documented it this forum: As you can see, I also upgraded the tonearm to the latest Linn Akito 3b. This was purchased from Tivoli at a cost of $2900. This arm remains in excellent condition. All up, my costs were approx $7500 but it was worth every cent. I soon also became pedantic about set up and I purchased a setup table that does do the job and is a hell of a lot easier than my original three chairs method! This cost me $300 plus post from on here. I will post plenty of pics, including the extras for the Linn I will no longer need. To be clear, the following is included: Linn LP12 - original plinth, top plate and baseboard/feet - One of the feet sits flat with the help of some blutak inside as the screw thread was worn (is an easy fix)- works fine as it is flat and hold but full disclosure! - Mober motor, bearing, sub platter and arm board - the lid is aftermarket but excellent fit (it comes off and goes in easy) and great condition - Linn Akito 3b - current model - original Linn felt mat in excellent condition Extras - belt, springs and rubbers as per pics - 2 bottles of Linn bearing oil purchased from Douglas HIFI - Cork mat - I used this the most as the Linn mat sometimes sticks to records and I think sounds better - set up table NOT INCLUDED are the rubber isolation feet and isoacoustic ones in pics (I will use these on something else), kettle cord and my Lyra Delos Cart (being fitted to my new tt). As there is no cart, nor can I demo anyway, I had my first go at a youtube video taken today. As can be seen, the Linn gets to speed quickly and holds it! I hope this link works! Unfortunately this will be pickup only from Albert Park VIC 3206. I will not take the risk of post of something so delicate. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have a heap of pics so will further upload as I am allowed to do so. Cheers, Rod. Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved Edited October 5, 2020 by rodders3 price drop 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloYellowVolvo Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 One day... GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider27 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The upgraded TT must be hella good by letting this go. Great seller and buy with confidence. Best luck on sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMikeOz Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 That is a hell of a deal - I paid about the same for a lesser specc'd LP12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, HelloYellowVolvo said: One day... GLWTS C'mon - you know you want it, Rob! 12 hours ago, rodders3 said: Just remember to put 2 chocks under the edge of the inner platter (opposite each other) when the TT is taken away. I use 2 pieces of styrofoam (carefully stored for the occasion) - but 2 matchboxes would do just as well. This lifts the end of the bearing off the thrust plate at the bottom (preventing damage during transport). And remove the outer platter. GLWTS. Andy Edited September 30, 2020 by andyr 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders3 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Yes gents, it is very difficult to let go but my wife was hassling me for what a wanted for my 50th last monday. Was hoping just to tour Europe but that died in the butt for obvious reasons. She was getting stroppy so to shut her up I said a Techdas Airforce V - There was a very good deal from Sonic purity for 3 month old demo with Kuzma reference 313 arm, full warranty etc The things we do to keep the peace! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcressida Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Rodders is a great guy to deal with, he look after his gears very well n very helpful too . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Macfarlane Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The loose foot can be easily repaired with a toothpick or two and some pva glue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders3 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Ozcall said: The loose foot can be easily repaired with a toothpick or two and some pva glue. Absolutely you can do this - I just never got around to it as didn't bother me nor affect anything. As can be seen in the pics, the foot hangs there no problem and when sitting with the weight on it, again no issue. This is a great tip though for any threaded out screw hole though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders3 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Price drop and bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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