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Can I build an Linn LP-12 piece by piece?

With all the separate parts for an LP12 available on eBay,plinth,armboard,arm etc. I was wondering if it would be feasible to build a Frankenstein version. With time and Patience and of course some cash I bet it could be done at a substantial savings. What parts do you think would be the hardest to locate? Any suggestions or input would be appreciated.
dreadhead
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viridian
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Dred, as you said, you come from a manufacturing background, which imparts a certain level of expertise, but I can tell you from first hand personal experience, and having known some of the best Linn mechanics in NY and LA, that a manual and a hand full of tools will not get a Linn running at anywhere near optimal performance, though it may get it "up and running". Hey, do you think that the e-bay thing is why my wife won't take a ride with me in the Ferrari? Nah, maybe it's my anti-persperant.
bobgates
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I gave up on the Linn LP-12 a long time ago besides the VPI blows it away.
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marakanetz
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I prefere assembling a computer by myself i.e. buying separate pts over the internet to built one whole thing. That gives me a huge savings v.s. store prices even at big sale + desired functionality with desired parts.

I don't think that assembling a turntable would bring you same results unless you're going to try something new and unique.
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