LP12 Sondek with Ittok LVII Arm vs Thorens TD 1600
The TD 1600's effective mass is 11 g against the LP12 Sondek with Ittok LVII Arm's 11.5 g and its effective length 232.8 mm against 229 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
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About the LP12 Sondek with Ittok LVII Arm
The Linn Sondek LP12, introduced in 1972, is a legendary suspended sub-chassis belt-drive turntable designed by Ivor Tiefenbrun, renowned for its precision timing, rhythm, and tempo reproduction. The Ittok LVII tonearm, produced from 1979-1993 and manufactured in Japan, was Linn's first badged arm, featuring a 3-point mount, large-bore arm tube, straight arm tube, fixed headshell, and calibrated tracking force and bias controls for easy setup and stability. This combination excels with medium-compliance cartridges (3-9g or 2-10g range), providing low friction bearings (<20mg lateral/horizontal) and dynamic balance. The LP12 supports various upgrades like Valhalla, Lingo, or Radikal power supplies, Cirkus/Karousel bearings, and Keel sub-chassis. No longer in production, it remains highly regarded and serviceable.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33.3, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 229 mm
- Effective Mass
- 11.5 g
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