Linn Majik LP12 Turntable

The Linn Sondek LP12 is perhaps one of the most iconic turntables in existence, and for good reason - the LP12 was created in 1973 when founder Ivor Tiefenbrun was unhappy with the sound of his recently acquired hifi system. After continually replacing and upgrading amplifiers and speakers, Ivor discovered that a hifi system is only ever as good as its source. Any musical information lost by the turntable can never be remedied further down the hi-fi system chain. Improving the isolation and materials of his turntable resulted in a major improvement in sound quality, and as such, the LP12 and Linn’s philosophy of ‘Source First’ was born.

Since then, Linn has been continuously researching and designing ways to further improve vinyl playback, from improved bearings to smoother, low noise power supplies and quieter, powerful motors. What’s more, every Linn LP12 can be upgraded and improved via Linn designed components such as arm board, sub-chassis, main bearing and dc power supplies, no matter the age, meaning your investment can last a lifetime.

What's included with my Sondek LP12?

Every new LP12 is built to order, to your exact specification. From the choice of plinth finish to armboard, tonearm, cartridge and power supply - each LP12 can be tailored to your needs. But Linn has also pre-configured 3 levels of LP12, offering a match of parts, designed to work together in perfect harmony. Their first configuration is Majik -

The Majik LP12 includes everything needed to bring absolute enjoyment to your record collection - It consists of a hand-selected choice of chassis, armboard, tonearm, motor & power supply, leaving you to enjoy the music as intended. Every Majik LP12 can then be further upgraded in the future for even greater performance.

The Majik LP12 consists of the Sondek Plinth, available in your choice of real wood veneers or high gloss paint finish. Want your turntable to match the paint on your new car, listening room or just to stand out? No problem, Linn can customise your LP12 plinth to any colour you wish. We have an Orange Majik LP12 to match our logo!

This plinth provides housing for Linn’s strong & stable aluminium sub-chassis & 5-layer laminated armboard, on which sits their newest innovation, the Karousel bearing. The same bearing and seen in Linn’s range-topping Klimax LP12, to provide incredibly smooth and stable support for your favourite record.

Powering the Majik LP12 is Linn’s discrete Majik PSU, an integrated internal power supply designed to provide smooth, noise-free power to the AC motor. This motor is mechanically isolated and features power filters, keeping any noise transfer and judder to an absolute minimum.

No turntable is complete without a tonearm. Atop the Majik LP12, you’ll find their custom-made Krane tonearm. This statically balanced tonearm is hand assembled with absolute precision using a polished tungsten & sapphire vertical bearing with a dual ceramic horizontal bearing to provide a silky smooth movement and the perfect platform for your favourite cartridge. The Linn Krane is designed for perfect playback with Linn cartridges on an LP12 thanks to its 3-point headshell mount design but also works well with most other cartridge designs with its easy and accurate VTA & Azimuth adjustment.

Majik LP12 is available with your choice of two handmade cartridge options.
The Adikt Moving Magnet cartridge is designed to bring an incredible level of rhythm with a detailed yet dynamic sound. The Adikt MM benefits from a Gyger II replaceable stylus tip and easy pairing with MM phono stages.
The Koil MC cartridge brings an added level of detail, depth and realism, thanks to its refined moving coil design and nude micro linear stylus tip. When paired with a suitable moving coil phonostage, Koil provides outstanding performance.

Who is Linn?

Linn want to bring you closer to the music you love, to feel every note, to experience your music with clarity and power, unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Their philosophy is simple too - don’t make anything unless it’s better than what’s available elsewhere. For them, “good enough” isn’t good enough.

Every single system is built by hand in their Glasgow factory and bears the name of the person who made it. It’s built with precision and pride, designed for the future and engineered to extraordinarily tight tolerances. And of course, every product is rigorously tested before it leaves the factory in order to ensure that it delivers outstanding performance today and for many, many years to come.

A Linn system isn’t just something to enjoy now. It’s an investment that will enrich your whole life.