What is the best arm for a Linn Soundeck 12

I am fixing up an older Linn and am replacing the Grace 707 [which is a good match] with a Jelco 750D. Some non Linn arms will use the same cut out as Linn,check specs on Vinyl Engine. I have used the Ittok, it is a good arm. I chose the Jelco to make it easier to change cartridges, as this is going to be a second table I was willing to give up a little performance for convenience.

You'll do just fine with the Ittok LV II. There is more of a difference between the Basic and Ittok than the Ittok and Ekos.
I use a Dynavector 10/5 MC with the Ittok. You can use your same armboard if staying with Linn. Also, so far, the the lengths are the same for each arm, so a custom Mint LP will be an excellent tool for mounting a cart. If you switch up to the Ekos, you can still use the mint LP.

Best LP12 I've heard so far was Aro/Keel with power supply upgrade.

John C.

My local dealer has been selling LP12's since the beginning. Every one of the guys who works there (except one) has a Graham arm on his LP12, either the 2.0 or 2.2. The one guy who doesn't has an Ittok because he can't afford the Graham. I find this quite interesting.

Hi Juan314,

I had a Linn LP12 for about 20 years. The best arm I had on it was a Graham 2.2. I have heard Ittok's and Eko's (which I liked a lot), but the Graham will play with them. I have not heard the Naim Aro which is supposed to be very good on a Linn.

Good Luck,

Mark