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Complete Linn Stereo SystemLINN SONDEK LP12 Transcription turntable (Black Ash Plinth) with ITTOK LV II tonearm includes Audio Technica ATOC9-XEN Dual Moving Coil Cartridge (<20 hours playing time), Upgraded Hercules II power supply installed, professional setup and suspension tuned by longtime Linn Dealer ProMusica Chicago. Dual Linn Katan Bookshelf Speakers (4ea.) with new High End Linn Speaker Cables; Dual (2X) Linn LK280 Power Amplifier / Spark Power Supply, Linn KAIRN Control Preamplifier with MC & MM Phono Inputs, (Dual Katans can be Bi-amped giving each woofer & tweeter their own source of power). No boxes included. Pickup in Chicago only. Cash only. Call for appointment.
At USD10,850 for a used Linn Sondek LP12 preamplifier of unknown condition, you're looking at pricing more in line with a full high-end turntable setup or even a mint Klimax LP12—far from the USD2,720–4,642 range where comparable units typically trade, with a median of USD2,856 from recent listings. This is wildly ambitious unless it's a rare variant or recently serviced to perfection; most buyers would snag a solid player for under USD3,000 and invest the savings in cartridges or arms.
Before biting, verify the suspension bearings and motor stability—LP12s weaken with age, leading to speed inconsistencies. Demand service history, original power supply, and lid; missing bits can add USD1,000+ to restore playability. Condition unknowns scream "walk away" without photos and a test spin.
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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