Linn Majik LP12
High-end turntables · 1973–present In production
$5,130 US reference price
The entry point into the world's most famous upgradeable turntable. Every Sondek LP12 is built on the sprung sub-chassis Linn introduced in 1973, and can be upgraded part by part all the way to Klimax level over decades.
The turntable you can keep upgrading for 50 years — and people do.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Adikt MM |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | Krane |
| Dimensions | 445 x 140 x 356 mm (W x H x D) |
| Finishes | Smooth or fluted plinth in Oak, Cherry, Black Ash, Rosenut, Walnut; high-gloss versions of all wood finishes; Piano Black; Alpine White; custom colour-match to any RAL standard (high-gloss, satin or metallic) at extra cost |
| Warranty | 5 years parts & labour (UK, on registration not required); phono cartridges limited to 1 year |
| Years | 1973–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Linn Adikt · replacement stylus: Linn Adikt replacement stylus.
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| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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