Linn LP 12 problem

Posted by docw (A) on July 19, 2014 at 11:39:44

My 1977 second hand Linn LP 12 with Basik LVX suddenly quit.

Unmodded, except a Brit anti resonance kit (bunch of thick rubber bands on motor and spindles and platter). Very very good condition incl dust cover. Has Shure V15 VxMR stock running with low hrs. Sounds excellent esp for classical, jazz and acoustic music.

Possibly, I ran it for about a week plus by mistake. When I felt the table, it was warm and not hot.

Played 2 records (Joan Baez, Vol 2 on Vanguard and part of Judy Collins highlights, then played a cut from Fleetwood Mac. Noted slow speed.

Shut it down, tried again this am. On off switch with LED on, no motion.
Belt seems to be on, but I haven't lubed the main bearing for a long time.

How would you proceed?

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Topic - Linn LP 12 problem - docw 11:39:44 07/19/14 (17)

Many ideas presented but I like this. . . - risabet 20:48:15 07/20/14 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 problem - Fred J 03:03:33 07/20/14 (0)

RE: I'm not buying this story - amioutaline? 18:04:17 07/19/14 (1)

RE: I'm not buying this story - docw 13:26:46 07/23/14 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 problem - unclestu 15:40:22 07/19/14 (3)

Basik PSU requires a 60hz motor.... - kuma 16:00:38 07/19/14 (2)

RE: Basik PSU requires a 60hz motor.... - unclestu 17:02:01 07/19/14 (1)

I wasn't aware Linn still made the Basik PS board... - kuma 20:49:39 07/19/14 (0)

Take it to an authorised Linn specialist... - kuma 14:09:01 07/19/14 (0)

Which Fleetwood Mac? - Cpwill 11:57:12 07/19/14 (3)

RE: Which Fleetwood Mac? - docw 14:47:37 07/19/14 (2)

RE: Which Fleetwood Mac? - docw 16:59:22 07/21/14 (0)

RE: Which Fleetwood Mac? - painter27 17:13:22 07/19/14 (0)

RE: Linn LP 12 problem - kintyre695 11:49:59 07/19/14 (3)

If the power supply is original, it cant' be Valhala... - kuma 15:44:44 07/19/14 (2)

RE: If the power supply is original, it cant' be Valhala... - kintyre695 19:03:42 07/19/14 (1)

"The original supply was an illuminated red rocker"? ... - andyr 19:27:45 07/20/14 (0)

Linn LP 12 problem

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