Linn have ceased service support on many of their older products, these include,

Valhalla and Lingo mk 1 power supplies, LK100 power amplifiers etc.

We are still able to repair most faults on these units, so if you have a problem please contact us, we may be able to help.

Sorry but we no longer accept Linn cd players for repair / servicing as many key original parts are no longer available.

It is recommended that if you have a Valhalla or Lingo 1 power supply fitted that these are overhauled every 10-15 years. As these are now no longer available it is definitely wise to have them checked out. We can also check and carry out upgrades and factory modifications to this board if required. A service and re-build will also cure around 90% of faulty items

The prices for a full service, re-cap and alignment are

Linn Valhalla                 £70.00 including insured return postage within the UK

Linn Lingo mk 1 and 2   £90.00 shipping if required costs £16.00 each way with full insurance in the UK

We now have stock of the Lingo 1 mains inlet without the filter.

This will cure the problem of interference and sound degradation when used with Naim equipment

This can be fitted as part of a service

IMPORTANT

If sending any item to us then please ensure the packaging is sufficient or the courier will not be responsible for any damage caused.

Any item received that is poorly packaged will incur extra cost for return shipping.

The following quotes are from genuine customers

"The improvement of the LP12 since before the Lingo service is actually big and fundamental. This is truly the front end first philosophy being proven. The music is now bigger, more dynamic, clearer layering to the mix, lower noise floor, etc. I still don’t know how it’s done, and in a way that ignorance is magical bliss. What I do know is that Darran has restored full mojo to my LP12 for a very modest sum.I defy anybody who owns a Lingo mk1, and has never had it serviced , not to be totally blown away with what a service from Class A can do. I still can’t get my head around it, but I don’t care…!"

"You did a full cap service on my lingo a week ago, and wow what a difference it's made. I am listening to my LP12 now and it sounds fantastic.
I hadn't realised how the old caps must have gone off, but since you serviced it, there s much more life in the sound, it really has made a tremendous difference. Many thanks for a great job and great service"

Although now no longer available from Linn we occasionally have used Valhalla power supplies in stock, this represents a huge upgrade if you have a basic power supply fitted. Call us now for prices and details.

Call 0114 2588400 to book in your turntable power supply.

We can even offer a same day service on some items if you arrange this in advance.

Bearing Oil

I get asked quite often which is the correct bearing oil to use in an LP-12, below is a table showing all bearing and housing combinations used by Linn. Unless otherwise stated always use Linn black oil.

Bearing Housing          Bearing Liner
Colour                          Colour

1. Silver                         Black
2. Silver                         White
3. Gold                         White*
4. Black                        White (1984)
5. Black                        Black (1987)          serial no.(Approx.) -70,000
6. Black                        Black: CIRKUS kit  serial number 90582.

* Use this bearing housing with a light mineral machine oil. Black
Oil can cause it to seize.

LP12 HISTORY AND UPGRADE PATH

Sound quality, as always, remains Linn's top priority. The following changes were made primarily as sonic improvements. However, in many cases these changes have also had an advantageous effect on manufacturing techniques, assembly procedures and easier LP12 set-up.

25 year Anniversary of LP12!

Silver badge on back and special piano laquer available                            

1997

95000

Cirkus

LP12 Cirkus bearing and subchassis upgrade fitted as standard.               

April 93

90582

Top Plate with Stud

Fitted with additional stud which improves the coupling

of the top plate to the Plinth and secures the motor corner.                       

Mar 1992

88950

LP12 Mechanics Only

LP12 sold as a mechanical assembly only. Three power supply                

options available: Lingo, Valhalla and Basik. Valhalla and Basik

(Basik PSU supplied with 45 rpm adaptor).

1991

87600

Trampolin Kit.

Suspended base board available as an upgrade                            

1991

N/A

Solid Base Board

Replacing hardboard base

1991

87672

Motor Thrust Pad

Small cap factory fitted (glued in position) to reduce noise

1991

87047 (Val)

87206 (Lingo)

Lingo

Direct coupled power supply for the LP12.

Offers low noise oscillators, precision filtering,

separate drive for both phases and electrical

isolation from mains supply.

1990

N/A

Grommets

Composition changed to a new harder, denser rubber.

Improves performance of suspension.

1989

81000

Motor Thrust Pad

Replaced with stainless steel ball bearing. Reduces motor noise.

1989

79700

Armboard

Material changed to MDF core, laminated top and underside.

Increases rigidity of armboard, creating improved platform

for tonearm.

1987

79160

Bearing Housing

Improved bearing liner material and thrust pad specification.

Bearing liner machined to tighter tolerances, thus creating

better speed stability.

Changed to black oil.

1987

70000

Suspension Springs

Manufactured to tighter tolerance; ground top and

bottom. (changed from zinc to black)

Further tightening of manufacturing tolerance.

Tightened grinding tolerance.

1981

1986

1988

70000

Sub-chassis

Added strengthening bar, spot welded in place.

Increases rigidity and strength. late '70s

Attached strengthening bar with epoxy glue.

Superior bond; increases rigidity.

1984

54100

Plinth

Enlarged corner blocks.

Strengthens and increases rigidity of plinth.

1984

53000

Valhalla Power Supply

Electronic speed control with a sophisticated crystal controlled

power supply.

Isolates the rotation of the turntable motor from variations in

the electrical supply.

1982

38800

Nirvana Kit

Improved material specification of many integral mechanical

components.

Improved suspension and stability.

1981

32800

Lid and hinges

Lid prop removed and hinges changed to

spring loaded, self supporting.

1979

27000

Top-plate

Added two holes for 6 x 0.5 self tappers into

wood block.

1978

23000

Main Bearing

Liner material changed.

1974

2000

Sub-Chassis

Strengthened by addition of strap, spot

welded in place.

1974

2000

Motor Control

Motor control pcb changed from terminal

strip to small circuit board.

1974

2000

Mains Switch

Changed from two buttons to single switch

with mains neon.

1974

2000