sing38 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Hi all, I'm a newbie here. I have just joined. Put this in my hello but it was suggested I post it here. I'm wanting to upgrade an old system so I can stream music, play radio, etc. and possibly put the TV through it. I currently have a Linn Sondek LP12 turntable, Redgum rgi120 (with Jaycar kit phono amp) and some Quad 77-11L speakers. I thought I should start with getting the turntable serviced as it has never been done. Can anyone suggest someone to work on the turntable in Melbourne who is honest, good and reliable? I don't want to spend a fortune upgrading parts. I have spent a lot of money on high end stuff in the past that kept failing. I just want a system that sounds good. Would like to minimise the amount of gear but need a turntable for all of that vinyl I have. Also, wondering if changing the amp to something like the new Cambridge CXA61 when it arrives in Australia may be a good move. A couple have mentioned Andrew Cole. Thanks Glenda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 @andyr..... This member should be able to point you in the right direction... ...and welcome aboard... Good luck Tase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, Tasebass said: This member should be able to point you in the right direction... ...and welcome aboard... Good luck Tase. Glenda had already posted her enquiry under "Newbies", Tase. @sing38, Andrew Coles is your man, for LP12 servicing. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sing38 Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Great. Sounds like he is the guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 An 'un-upgraded' Linn is still an excellent t/t, but a service/adjustment would be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sing38 Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yes. I guess I am also concerned about keeping gear that is also expensive to upkeep. Maybe I should get a more pedestrian turntable. Love the idea of the Yamaha music cast where it could live in another room but maybe the drop in quality would be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 2 hours ago, sing38 said: Yes. I guess I am also concerned about keeping gear that is also expensive to upkeep. Glenda, an LP12 is not "expensive to upkeep"! 2 hours ago, sing38 said: Maybe I should get a more pedestrian turntable. Sure, you could get - say - a Rega. But IMO, your SQ would suffer. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlov Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 10 hours ago, sing38 said: Yes. I guess I am also concerned about keeping gear that is also expensive to upkeep. Maybe I should get a more pedestrian turntable. Love the idea of the Yamaha music cast where it could live in another room but maybe the drop in quality would be too much. I'm pretty sure you will regret. The Linn is a classic, I have a Thorens TD 160 and love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Once you have your Linn serviced it's pretty much set and forget unless you upgrade and then it's expensive and the skies the limit. Don't confuse servicing with upgrading. Your man will adjust spring tension,check your arm and cart, have a squiz at the psu, drop some oil into the bearing, check your rubberband/drivebelt and if nothing needs replacing then your good to go for yonks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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