AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
Estimated price (community-sourced)
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
Full structured specifications are available to members.
Sign up to see full specificationsSee the full picture as a member
Create a free account to see where to buy, full structured specifications, similar components, and the systems that pair this with other gear.
Sign up free