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Linn Basic LVX or Rega RB300 ?

I recently bought an older Linn LP12. It has a Basic LVX arm.
Would it make sense to replace the arm with an RB300 arm from my Rega P3 which has not been in use for 25 years.
Just wanted to play some vinyl again so the reason for the Linn.
Alternately there are many arms to choose from and wonder if a Linn Ittok LVll might be a more suited choice.
Thanks to all who can help make an easier decision.
peterd
tobias
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The RB300 would be a huge upgrade from the Basik. Rewire the Rega for even more fun.
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theo
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Personnaly I would stay with a Linn arm. Linn has a way of working together with other Linn components. Also the Rega arm may pose some issues in spring tension setup. All just MHO of course.
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viridian
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Agree with Theo. With the caveat that you would want a high compliance cartridge with the Basik. The Linn K5 and K9 cartridges were made by Audio Technica, so AT is a good place to start. The Ittok will be a big step up and will work with MCs, but the Basic will give you a nice slice of the pie without shelling out a lot of dosh.
tobias
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Well, I ran a rewired RB300 with a Cardas Heart on an LP12 Lingo for a number of years. The tensioning spring was removed during rewiring and the VTF was set with the counterweight. There was no problem whatsoever with setup or installation, or with day-to-day operation. My Linn dealer did not recommend using the Heart in the previous arm, an Akito, which I understand is a better arm than the Basik, indeed the best MC he would go for was an AT OC9. The Heart worked really well in the RB300.

I have pics of the setup if you like.
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