It seems that the Linns are just not cool or trendy anymore.
Since I put the Denon 103R cartridge on mine (Linn Axis actually) though, it sounds better than ever to me and I have not felt a need to change when I listen to other newer tables on other high end systems at dealers so far.
SO for me, I have to say that the lesser Axis is competitive so I would expect the LP-12 to be so as well.
I've also been a big Thorens fan also and would go to a good Thorens as well in a heartbeat if I had to.
Also, if cost is the indicator, it seems the very best these days cost 10X as much as the Linn or more, so is it even a fair comparison?
Since I put the Denon 103R cartridge on mine (Linn Axis actually) though, it sounds better than ever to me and I have not felt a need to change when I listen to other newer tables on other high end systems at dealers so far.
SO for me, I have to say that the lesser Axis is competitive so I would expect the LP-12 to be so as well.
I've also been a big Thorens fan also and would go to a good Thorens as well in a heartbeat if I had to.
Also, if cost is the indicator, it seems the very best these days cost 10X as much as the Linn or more, so is it even a fair comparison?