Linn’s LP12 is the stuff of hi-fi legend. Officially launched in 1973, it wasn’t the first belt-driven suspended sub-chassis turntable on the market. But, the combination of great sound, quality build, strong marketing and enthusiastic dealer network soon established it as a dominant force in the high-end record player market, particularly in the UK.
While the current LP12 looks much like the original, just about every part has been refined repeatedly over the years to keep the deck competitive with newer rivals. We have the entry-level Linn Majik LP12 MC record player on test here. It is one of the pre-packaged combinations the company offers to make things easier for potential customers. However, it is possible to construct your perfect version of this deck by picking from the extensive and rather pricey options list. We tested the range-topping, best-of-everything Klimax LP12 a few years back and it sounded spectacular, but it also currently costs around six times as much as this starter combination.
