but most often as a result of the set up not being quite what it should be. The issue of fat obtrusive bass when moving to an Ittok on an older deck could be a problem.
I do get much of that DSJR and would agree to a point. So yeah, a good example of an Ittok of any age and even more so an Ekos (an early one MUST have good bearings as some didn't and escaped warranty claims!), will 'load up' the LP12 structure and if a bloated bass and sometimes clanky top is to be avoided, the deck MUST have as many of the structural updates as possible, especially the sub chassis in my opinion. A good dealer can check the state of the main bearing as well, as some mid 80's samples don't last as long as others can and sound is well effed up if that's the case. To my ears, an Ittok NEEDS this extra control in the bass to sound anywhere near how it should and plonked on a straight early 80's LP12 as we all did at the time, colours the bass up no end - one reason why Linnies hated 'digital' in its early days and I later discovered it was little to do with the early players either I subsequently discovered. for proper reproduction of vinyl these days I'm going to stick me head on the block and INSIST on a modern sub-chassis at the very least!!! I'm relying on Linn's marketing spiel that even the current stock sub-chassis is better than the early Cirkus one, which to me transformed an early 90's deck with Ittok, ARO or Ekos. The new Jelco made? Majik tonearm should be a fine replacement (somehow the Akito has got itself almost tripled in price in real terms - not sure how that happened but there you are and 'better materials and bearings' really don't cost much more I gather from engineers.).Īs for the Ittok upwards. A modern AT MM (VM95-EN or better, AT520/530/540) should be a fine match as long as the arm is behaving itself and not messed up by over-enthusiastic dealers or end users over the last thirty years.
#Linn ekos history plus
The Basik Plus in fine order is still a very good tonearm for mid period LP12's, largely holding the pre late 80's 'fruitbox bloat' in the bass at bay and offering good musical communication. I'd hesitate to recommend one on anything other than the earliest LP12's which may have some cachet and value in being original. The original pre 1972 3009's were 'massier' and with suitable modern headshells, can work with many MC cartridges.
The 'Improved' ones with screw-on style counterweights were a bit resonant by today's standards and really, you're limited to only some MM cartridge types if a 2-D leanness is to be avoided. The old SME 3009's varied according top model. It also very much depends on the age of the LP12 and it's state of 'updatedness.' The earlier the LP12 build (pre 1990 especially), the lower the sonic ceiling in my book, especially today with more neutral vinyl alternatives available.
#Linn ekos history upgrade
Reading the reviews, the forums and on-line can get overwhelming and I am more undecided now that I was when I started this upgrade process.No disrespect, but somehow, the OP needs to do some listening rather than all of 'us' offering differing opinions. Suggestions? What $1500 or less (used) tonearm sounds good with a Linn LP12? I am not sure if I buy the fact a Linn tonearm sounds best on a Linn deck, but I rarely see Linn tonearms on non-Linn decks - does that say something? I love the sound of the SL so I might keep it and base my tonearm around this cart. I am thinking of upgrading my cartridge as well to a modified DL-103 or possibly a new Benz with wooden body (model and research not fully completed). I listen to folk/indie/singer-songwriter albums with a lot of jazz and the ocasional classical recording. My table is a Linn LP12 with Cirkus bearing, epoxied sub-chassis, Valhalla speed control (completely rebuilt from top to bottom), new armboard and a like-new Benz Micro Glider SL LOMC cartridge.
#Linn ekos history series
II large enough if I bought a used MK3c series (used) or would I notice a difference if I went with a modded Silver with tube filling and other upgrade options? The question is this: Is the upgrade over my excellent Ittok Mk.
II or possibly other arms like a unipivot arm (brand and research not completed). II with one piece counterweight to upgrade to a used top-end Origin LIve MK3c, Live Silver MK. I am thinking of selling my Linn Ittok lvii Mk.
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