Linn
Sondek LP12 Majik LP12
Introduced 1973$5,300 MSRP
Continuously developed since 1972, the Linn Sondek LP12 is a belt-driven turntable built around a suspended three-point sprung sub-chassis and single-point Karousel bearing. It is sold in upgradeable tiers; the entry-level Majik LP12 pairs a hardwood plinth with the Krane tonearm and an Adikt MM or Koil MC cartridge.
MSRP
$5,300
Used market · Excellent
$3,050
-42% vs MSRP
as of Sep 1, 2026MSRP to used market
From $2,500 at launch to $3,050 today.
Specifications
- Speeds
- Two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm; 45 rpm adaptor supplied
- Weight
- 28.6 lbs (13 kg)
- Bearing
- Patented single-point Karousel bearing
- Tonearm
- Krane static-balanced tonearm in aluminium and stainless steel with low-friction, low rotational-mass bearing design (US$2,050 as a component)
- Dimensions
- 17.5 in (450mm) W x 6 in (155mm) H x 14 in (360mm) D
- Drive type
- Belt drive - synchronous AC motor driving an alloy sub-platter via a flat rubber belt; suspended three-point sprung sub-chassis
- Price note
- US dealer pricing for the complete deck: Majik LP12 MM $5,440 / Majik LP12 MC $5,640; Selekt LP12 $16,910
- Sub chassis
- Majik sandwich-construction aluminium sub-chassis with laminated armboard; Solid Base aluminium base board
- Power supply
- Internally mounted low-noise Majik LP12 power supply (US$740 as a component)
- Plinth material
- Kiln-dried hardwood plinth (smooth or fluted standard finishes; RAL colours, high-gloss, satin, metallic special finishes)
- Cartridge included
- Yes - Adikt moving magnet (US$923) or Koil moving coil (US$1,250) fitted as standard on Majik LP12
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