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4 January 2007 - Unpacking |
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The package was sent from UK on 28.12.06 and took 7days to arrive this afternoon. Could be due to the new year holiday. |
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The package is surprisingly small. It is the original Linn box which is said to worth 60GBP |
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| Removing the nylon pad reveals the upper compartment containing the lid cover, the center rotor, 2 hinges, and a pack of 6 armboard screws (not original) | ¡@ | The upper compartment taken out of the carton box |
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| The lid is taken out and the center rotor is shown. This compartment is supposed to house the tonearm assembly if purchased together. | ¡@ | The LP 12 is seated in the lower compartment which is now taken out. The seller has put additional bubble foam sheet inside the plinth for protection. |
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| There is a defect noted on the installation of the top plate to the plinth though. Too much force was used to drive the 2 securing screws into the plinth that they have caused a slight sinking on top plate. | ¡@ | The sinking is more obvious in this view. Hope they won't affect the sound quality.¡@ |
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| Another view of the LP 12. Note how beautiful the rosewood plinth is. | ¡@ | The workmanship in manufacturing the plinth is superb. It has to be seen to believe. |
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| At the bottom of the packing is the main platter and the felt | ¡@ | The platter is in good shape, no rusting |
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| Removing the baseboard shows the upgraded Cirkus subchassis. | ¡@ | The Subchassis is quite new. The seller said it's 1 year old |
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| The P clip holding screw. Note the removal of the paint on the cross bar, may be for grounding purpose. | ¡@ | The springs are supposed new with the Cirkus kit |
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| The grounding wire. Removal of the paint on the cross bar for maximum contact. | ¡@ | The much talked about Cirkus bearing. Some like it some don't. Well it is supposed to worth $8K. |
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| The only component that doesn't appear decent is the motor. The pulley shows sign of heavy use. | ¡@ | Another view of the worn out pulley. It definitely needs a replacement. |
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| A Linn expert told me to check out the tip of the rotor shaft to see if there is any noticeable wearing. This one shows a healthy shinning tip. | ¡@ | The full view of the LP 12 once more. |
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