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Interesting thought- Linn &

Been considering a Linn Radikal power supply/motor kit for my LP12. It is now powered by a late "shoe box" Lingo- old styl box but the circuit board is all SMD's.

Anyway, it occurred to me that for the price of the Radikal I could buy a VPI Prime with a tonearm. I recently heard the Prime and was very impressed with it

I really like my Linn, and have zero thoughts of disposing it. 

So so the theoretical question is Prime or Radikal? It would be great to move my LP12 up another notch and it ours be a blast to hav a 2nd TT
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pani
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If you want fun then invest in a Direct or Idler drive like the Technics SP10 Mk2 or Jean Nantais Reference Lenco or a Loricraft Garrard 301.

An LP12 with Radikal is a much higher level of playback than the Prime IMO so you will not exactly gain in terms of fun.
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stringreen
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Pani....Seriously disagree....   Firstly, the selection of a proper cartridge, and proper setup is imperitive.   That being said, the Prime is an unexpected wonder...especially for the price.  You also get VPI's generous support.  I had a Linn, and am now a happier VPI'er  I dare say you haven't really heard the Prime.
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zavato OP
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Well folks a Dual  1219 would be fun too. It's just about now I wish I never sold my V15 Type 3
mmakshak
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Pasinee, on Youtube, has recordings of a Radikal LP12, albeit with maxed-out arm and cartridge, if you want to hear one.
pani
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stingreen, VPI and Linn are two different camps. I have not heard the Prime but I have heard many of the other VPI turntables including the popular "classic". They are very different from Linn/Rega/Roksan camp. A top shelf Linn LP12 with Radikal and such remains a reference TT even today, used by many reviewers and serious analog hobbyists.
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