e83cc Posted October 27 Posted October 27 Its roughly 40 years old. The arm is past its used by date, bearings would be in poor shape by now. The Linn main bearing would be worn, unless it has been replaced. Therefore I wouldn't pay any more than $500 tops. A new bearing and modest arm is probably going to be $1500 at least. I wouldn't buy it unless you are happy to spend money servicing it and bringing the bearings and arm to a reasonable level. 1
aussievintage Posted October 27 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, e83cc said: The arm is past its used by date, bearings would be in poor shape by now. OK, but you could give it to me, I'd be happy to accept it. Not past my "used by date" 1
Addicted to music Posted October 27 Author Posted October 27 1 hour ago, aussievintage said: OK, but you could give it to me, I'd be happy to accept it. Not past my "used by date" The new owner saids its a Grace707. Apparently it needs a new Belt, obvious from a deceased estate. BTW all for $400 from an OP shop on Chapel St Prahran. 2
e83cc Posted October 27 Posted October 27 Fair price. Op Shop in Prahan - only have to forgo one decent lunch to cover the cost I have good memories of parking the Toorak Tractor on Chapel. 1
mloutfie Posted October 27 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Addicted to music said: a new Belt And most likely all the suspension are shot by now. But the parts are cheap for those https://www.cymbiosis.com/product/linn-lp12-suspension-kit/ but heck finicky to balance 1
Addicted to music Posted October 27 Author Posted October 27 9 minutes ago, mloutfie said: And most likely all the suspension are shot by now. But the parts are cheap for those https://www.cymbiosis.com/product/linn-lp12-suspension-kit/ but heck finicky to balance Cant wait to see it and take it apart.... In the meantime i have to get a belt to ensurte it works. The owner is a relative, bought it and walked homne which s across the road. When i see it Ill report back.
zenikoy Posted October 27 Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Addicted to music said: The new owner saids its a Grace707. Apparently it needs a new Belt, obvious from a deceased estate. BTW all for $400 from an OP shop on Chapel St Prahran. $400? Shoot first, ask questions later 1 1
Addicted to music Posted October 27 Author Posted October 27 2 minutes ago, zenikoy said: $400? Shoot first, ask questions later Yep, as soon as he told me what arm it was i said "buy" It had a $1k tag on, today walking passed there was a 50% off sale on it, then negotiated to $400. I tought him well. 4 1
Addicted to music Posted October 29 Author Posted October 29 According to google. A few sites stares that the original linn belt is 165cm in diameter and 4mm wide. Later its modified to a 165cm and 5mm. A google search comes up with so many different variations in diameter. can someone enlightened me without pay a fortune, what would the sweet spot in the length of this belt be. Do we order a shorter/longer length? Either way if its not exact it will slow down speed.
wartman Posted October 30 Posted October 30 I don't know the correct size. I use Thakkar belts for Linn Sondek turntables. Very nice belts, no speed issues. 1
Addicted to music Posted November 9 Author Posted November 9 OK, belt has arrived. Right channel dead, only the left channel is going. It looks like the RCA has had some beating. Chunks of insulation taken out of the left channel wire but the right is dead. Notice that it’s a small 5 pin din to RCA. Anyone know the model to this 5pin din male plug? I think I found a equivalent on eBay but not sure if this is the correct adapter, have sent a message to the seller to see if they know. See pics, from a iPhone SE
aussievintage Posted November 9 Posted November 9 47 minutes ago, Addicted to music said: Right channel dead, only the left channel is going. It looks like the RCA has had some beating. Chunks of insulation taken out of the left channel wire but the right is dead. Notice that it’s a small 5 pin din to RCA. Test it with a multimeter?
wartman Posted November 9 Posted November 9 @SonicArt can make one for you. They made one for me for a Grace 707. They are his vinyl link cables. Ask if they make a 90 degree connector, as the cable is fairly thick, and dressing it properly would be a lot easier. 1
Addicted to music Posted November 9 Author Posted November 9 5 minutes ago, aussievintage said: Test it with a multimeter? done, not the cartridge, its the right active cable thats gone open. 1
SonicArt Posted November 9 Posted November 9 the old Grace cables are pretty basic, and the wiring connections are different to your standard female ended DIN cable. I have the plugs and machine up my own alloy plug bodies. I can make a wide base body for 90 deg exit, just costs a bit more due to machining complexity. The male DIN i have in stock is pure copper pins straight gold plated, one of the best quality available at sensible pricing. 3
Addicted to music Posted November 10 Author Posted November 10 Found the right RCA plug went open. It’s obvious the connection broke in the active. So chopped the RCA off and got continuity with the cartridge coil. Hopefully I’d be able to get RCA tomorrow to get this going 1
Addicted to music Posted November 12 Author Posted November 12 (edited) Just replaced both RCA. Checked the speed with a Telarc test disc that has a 50/60hz scale on the end. Since the Telarc was produced in the 80s, the scale was a constant blur. Then in a second it hit me with a Homer Simpson “doh” moment; all the lighting in the house is being replaced with LEDs. Luckily I has an incandescent glob still hanging around and this time you see that scale staying stationary. Checking setting up the cart at 2 points with a jig and that checks out. Playing beautiful music now. Many thanks to posters here who have reached out to render assistance. Thank you Edited November 12 by Addicted to music 5
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