LINN HAS ANNOUNCED NEW UPGRADE COMPONENTS FOR THE LINN SONDEK LP12

The new Linn Sondek LP12 upgrade components are Arko, an all-new, original, gimballed tonearm, Kendo moving coil cartridge, Koil entry-level moving coil cartridge and the Krane entry-level tonearm is now available to order as a standalone upgrade.

There has also been a refresh of the Linn Sondek LP12 packages.

LINN ARKO

Linn has returned to fundamentals with Arko, by removing all bar the critical elements of tonearm design, Arko is an original, high-performance tonearm, and Linn’s first entirely new in-house model since 2006.

Linn Arko with Kendo

Arko possesses greatly improved rigidity, precision, and coupling throughout the arm wand assembly, thanks to machined and cold-drawn 7075 aluminium specified throughout; and the gimbal platform facilitates superb bearing concentricity and alignment. Being of gimballed design, Linn says that Arko has greater inherent stability and rigidity than alternative designs such as unipivots.

LINN KENDO

The Linn Kendo is the outcome of the Linn engineers’ efforts to capitalise on the elements of Ekstatik which work well; using their trickle-down development methodology to produce a more affordable, high-performance cartridge which retains the same core design principles and acoustic fingerprint.

Linn Kendo

Kendo has a nickel-coated 7075 aluminium body. This specific grade of aluminium matches that of the Linn Arko tonearm, for which Kendo was designed to be the perfect partner. Kendo features aluminium-bronze threaded inserts. Aluminium bronze is often selected by bell foundries due to its desirable resonance behaviour.

LINN SELEKT LP12

The Linn Selekt LP12 is a Linn-curated package comprising elite performance Sondek LP12 components, Selekt LP12 sits in their range between Majik LP12 and Klimax LP12, the Linn Sondek flagship. Selekt LP12 is decked out with a full complement of Linn-engineered components: Arko, Kendo, Lingo, Kore, Karousel and Trampolin.

Linn Sondek Selekt LP12

LINN KRANE

The Linn Krane debuted in early 2020; and has been included with every new Majik LP12 shipped since. The ttonearm is now available to order as a standalone component for the very first time. This static-balanced design tonearm is hand-assembled with high-quality aluminium and stainless-steel components. It features a polished tungsten and sapphire vertical bearing, with a dual ceramic horizontal bearing assembly, both of which provide very low friction and rotational mass.

Linn Krane

LINN KOIL

Linn Koil is a new Majik-level cartridge. ls. It offers a step up in performance from Linn’s moving magnet Adikt.

Linn Koil

MAJIK LP12 MM/MC

There are now two Majik LP12 variants to choose from. Majik LP12 MM is a new designation to describe the existing Majik specification, featuring Adikt moving magnet cartridge.

Linn Sondek LP12 Majik MC

Majik LP12 MC is an alternative model which features Linn’s new Koil moving coil cartridge. Both Majik LP12 variants feature Krane, Majik LP12 Power Supply, Majik Sub-chassis, Karousel and Solid Base.

LINN SONDEK LP12 PACKAGE UPGRADES

The Linn Akurate LP12 has stepped aside to make way for a new model designation, with Linn’s mid-tier turntable package being henceforth rebadged as Selekt LP12 – with Arko and Kendo fitted as standard.

Their entry-level turntable package, Majik LP12, is now available in two variants: Majik LP12 MM features the longstanding Adikt moving magnet cartridge. Majik LP12 MC features the new Koil moving coil cartridge; offering a first step onto the ladder of premium moving coil cartridges.

LINN CARTRIDGE RANGE

Linn’s cartridge range is now expanded to offer six distinct performance levels: Adikt, Koil, Krystal, Kendo, Kandid, and Ekstatik.

Linn Krane and Koil

LINN SONDEK LP12 PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Orders can now be placed for Selekt LP12, Arko, Kendo, Krane, Koil, and Majik LP12 MC. Selekt LP12 features Arko and Kendo as standard. Majik LP12 MC features Krane and Koil as standard.

Pricing (inc. tax)

Arko Tonearm £3,000

Kendo MC Cartridge £2,800

Selekt LP12 £10,570

Krane Tonearm £1,350

Koil MC Cartridge £800

Majik LP12 MC £3,675

HiFi Pig Says: A whole load of new upgrades for the LP12 enthusiasts that is sure to keep them happy.

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