Sonic differences Ariston 11S vs Linn LP-12

Many say these two units compare favorably. Has anyone owned one of each with the same arm and done side-by-side comparison? What were your thoughts?

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jay_douglas_2879b79 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 239 posts 05-05-2005 at 01:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete dependibility is the bigger difference. both tables sound great, but the linn is the winner here.
viridian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,184 posts 05-05-2005 at 04:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned both, but at different times, with different arms. Cartridges were the same though, Denon 103D and Koetsu Black. Both are a pain in the ass to set-up. Not worth the trouble, to me, YMMV. The Linn gets the nod on sound quality, by a bit. Unless you are the tinkering type, or are getting a really good deal, they may not be for you.
aceto Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 273 posts 05-06-2005 at 09:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The LP 12 is better. As for set-up, Sounds Like Music in Phoenix does it for me when I need it, which has been about every five years. I gave my Ariston to an avid tinkerer. It sounds better at his place. The Linn does not go out of kilter, but when I am making a change, I have them do the set-up.