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Linn Sondek LP12 — Early Production, Serial #001203 — Lingo 4 / Rega RB330For sale is a very early Linn Sondek LP12, serial number 001203, dating to approximately 1973. This is a genuine early-production LP12 with a great history and significant upgrades made over the years. Spent around $2,500 on upgrades in 2018 (can show invoice upon request.The table was previously serviced and upgraded with the later Linn Valhalla power supply and motor, bringing the original deck up to a much more modern specification. It is currently fitted with a Linn Lingo 4 power supply and a Rega RB330 tonearm.Current configurationLinn Sondek LP12, serial #001203Approx. 1973 productionLinn Lingo 4 power supply — serial #1467636Rega RB330 tonearmRega Elys 2 moving-magnet cartridgePreviously upgraded with Linn Valhalla power supply and motorCambridge Audio Solo MM phono stage. (if you are not interested, let me know)This is a particularly interesting LP12 for someone looking for an early example that has already benefited from substantial modernization. The very low serial number makes it a considerably earlier deck than the majority of LP12s you'll encounter.The turntable is being sold as a used vintage component, so it has the expected cosmetic signs of age and use. Please review the photos carefully for the exact condition.A great opportunity to own a piece of Linn history with modern performance-oriented upgrades already in place.
Condition is unknown, so the asking price carries a lot of risk at US$3,495. Against recent comparables with a US$986 median and a US$1,860 75th percentile, this sits well into ambitious territory rather than fair market, so it only makes sense if the pair is unusually complete, recently serviced, and documented.
That said, this is a respected Linn design and can be very rewarding when properly matched, with the speed, openness, and musical coherence the brand is known for. For a buyer, the value hinges on proof: original condition, driver health, crossover work, shipping safety, and whether any stands, grilles, or paperwork are included. Without those positives, the premium is hard to justify.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Linn Products: Brand Overview
Linn Products was founded in 1973 by Scottish engineer Ivor Tiefenbrun in Glasgow as a vehicle to manufacture the Sondek LP12 turntable, which would become the company's most iconic product and a cornerstone of high-fidelity audio. The brand emerged during the golden era of British hi-fi with a revolutionary "source first" philosophy—challenging the prevailing industry belief that loudspeakers mattered most by demonstrating that superior sound quality begins with the audio source. This foundational principle has guided the company's engineering ethos for over five decades.
Linn's product portfolio spans the complete hi-fi chain, from turntables and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers. The company introduced the world's first microprocessor-controlled preamplifier and power amplifier in 1985 (the LK1 and LK2), establishing itself as an electronics specialist. From 2007 onward, Linn pivoted toward digital music streaming, becoming an early adopter of network-based audio playback supporting studio master-quality recordings at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, and discontinued CD player production in 2009 to focus on this strategic direction.
Linn occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and collectors for its uncompromising engineering approach and longevity. The brand's reputation rests on meticulous product design, acoustic isolation principles, and a commitment to eliminating weak links in the signal chain—a philosophy that has made Linn one of the most influential manufacturers in hi-fi history and a benchmark for quality-focused audio engineering.
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