thanks kcc, any shop on island side (HK)?

hi boy168, thanks for the input.
do you have good recommendation of mat for lp12?
what do you think about SRM/Tech Silcone Mat?
cheers, j

Unique answer------Use original mat.

the original mat using seems to be not giving enough focus, and too much static very time to take off the vinyl record, why any possible cuase?
I had a chance listen LP12 with a goldmund mat, it does a good focus and tighen the bass and bigger sounds stage, quite impressive.

Please listen careful.
If you using the other, it will be change the sound. "Not improve".

boy 168

which goldmund clamp did you try? Silver, Black or Gold?

Silver clamp
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it's because so many mat(made by plastic) can do better than original mat in good focus and tighten the bass and bigger sounds stage. Not only Goldmund mat.
May be I already have good focus and tighten the bass and bigger sounds stage when I use it(original).
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I still has it(Silver clamp), but not use now.
it is too trouble for me when change LP.

boy168-hing, pls PM me with your contact number if you wish to let go with your mat.
Cheers,

check PM

The Funk Achromat Turntable Mat is far superior than the original Linn felt mat and the Sound Dead Steel Isoplatmat is even better but also more expensive. Here are two reviews of the Sound Dead Steel Isoplatmat :-
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Magazine/equipment/0706/sds_isoplatmat.htm
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0906/sound_dead_steel.htm

Thanks kcc123 for the links. It seems that the SDS Isoplatmat is pretty heavy for its metal construction. I have reservation using it with the LP12 because of the weight levied on the 3 suspension springs. Anyway, it could be my worry only. The mat I am using is an odd piece of foam plastic dating back to 15 years age. I really can't remember what its make was nor the product name but it works better than the original Linn mat in better reproduction of both extensions as well as more lively response. I am open minded regarding the use of mats because I am not biased to Linn gospel and eager to try what is best for my listening taste.

各位師兄，

細佬玩開古董膽機，未接觸過LP，但深受其害，係encorehifi見吾少linn12，但好似一闊3大，其實如果一set全套要幾多錢? 包d乜吾包d乜架??

THaNKS
Sing

kcc123,
Where to buy/see the mats? What is the weight of the mats as tkchan worries?

Dear taimonsing

A new set including

Lingo and circus Linn L12
EKOS ARM
Archiv cartridge
Linto phono

will set you around HK120K.

If you want the flagships EKOS SE version and changing the original chassis to their latest keel chassis, I guess the price will go up to around $160K.

This will keep you happy for a long time until you sold the combo for similar amount or higher in the future.

You may enquire the latest price from the dealer, Precision Audio.

Dear TK,

Don't add clamp and other made MAT. You would likely damage your circus bearing tip by adding weight as seriously warned by Linn's engineers and alternate the accurate Linn's sound using other MAT.

Unless you are looking for fun, the accurate LP12 sound cannot be achieved by mix and match. If you are available, please give me a call about servicing your LP12.

Don't fool by its cheap look, your LP12 is a finest piece of engineering. The system must be suffering problem or improper setup if needing gadget and extra accessory.

dkyuu Hing,

"will set you around HK120K" = HKD120,000 ???

If this is real price, then it's only a dream for me.

Thanks
Sing

try used one la, but need to shop around for a good condition one, price varies from 10k to 40k depends on the setup.

Dear Taimonsing,

I am sorry you are reading the figures correctly.

Start buying one component one after one like me.
The new one sounds much better and more accurate than the aged ones in my opinion. Otherwise, you may most probably end up buying a lemon in the confused LP12's second hand market.

If you still preferred to second hand, get one with serial number higher than 91000 (year 1992 or after) for reason of its fitted circus bearing as standard. Add a no-play Ittok arm plus a low mileage Linn MC will fit the bill well. It would be the best if you could get somebody who is experinced to check the bearing tip (the most failing part I envisaged in the used market) and test the arm bearing for you.

Please allow me to remind replacing its bearing oil, suspension springs and drive belt before your set up. Buy or borrow a Linn template for proper cartridge alignment.

Have fun. A properly working and set up LP12 won't let you down.

Dear Dkyyu,

Thanks for your detail explaination!

Cheers
Sing