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Re: How does mid 70's LP-12 compare to...

The link below has some good information and here's also a clipping from the Linn LP12 FAQ text. Basically still a good sounding rigg and completely upgradable to current standards. The specific parts you mention haven't changed much through the years however many of the other parts have.

Product Introduction and Production Dates
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(dates and serial numbers are approximate)

1973 LP12 turntable introduced.
[ 2,000] 1974 Main bearing liner changed, sub-chassis strengthened,
motor control and mains switch changed.
[23,000] 1978 Top plate modified
[27,000] 1979 Lid and hinges changed.
[31,826] 1981 February. Nirvana mechanical components. This consisted of
1 new spring kit (3 springs & 6 grommets),
3 large locknuts, 6 small locknuts,
5 black chassis bolts,
2 motor mounting screws, domes, & nuts allowing it
to be positioned with better accuracy.
1 motor thrust bearing kit (endcap, spring, ball bearing).
1 new drive belt.
The springs changed from zinc coloured to black.
[38,794] 1982 May Valhalla crystal driven electronic power supply made standard.
[53,000] 1984 Enlarged plinth corner bracing.
[54,101] 1984 June. Sub-chassis strengthening bar epoxy glued instead of
spot welded.
[60,383] 1985 August. Cap head screws on bearing housing.
[61,090] 1985 September. Diode modification to Valhalla.
[n/a] 1985 December. Strengthening blocks on corners of plinth.
1986 Suspension springs improved.
[n/a] 1986 May. New clear lid.
[69,161] 1987 March New Formica and MDF armboard.
[n/a] 1987 March New bearing housing.
[69,591] 1987 April New springs.
[70,000] 1987 Bearing improved with better lining material and
tighter tolerances. Change to black oil.
Suspension springs improved. Arm board composition improved.
[79,160] New MDF armboard.
[79,700] 1989 Motor thrust pad changed. Valhalla surge guard modification. PCB
mains lead (UK).
[81,000] 1989 Harder suspension grommets fitted.
[n/a] 1990 Lingo power supply available as add-on.
[87,047] 1991 Valhalla with 45.
[87,047] motor thrust pad cap added to Lingo models.
[87,206] motor thrust pad cap added to Valhalla models.
[87,672] Introduction of LP12 Basik, Trampolin available.
[87,672] Solid base board replaces hardboard.
[88,950] 1992 Improved top plate fixing.
Linn LP12 Basik introduced.
[90,582] 1993 Cirkus upgrade fitted as standard.




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