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The Linn Sondek LP12 (often shortened to Sondek or LP12) is a highly regarded transcription turntable〔 Greenberg, Corey (1 December 1993). ("Linn Sondek LP12 turntable & Klyde phono cartridge" ). ''Stereophile''〕 produced by Glasgow-based Linn Products, manufacturers of hi-fi, home theatre, and multi-room audio systems. Its name is derived from the 12" vinyl LP (long play gramophone record). ''The Absolute Sound'' ranked it the second most significant turntable of all time in 2011.〔 With its iconic success, Linn named their flagship CD player the Sondek CD12.〔Lander, David (1 November 2001). ("Ikonoklast: Linn's Ivor Tiefenbrun" )〕 == History == The Sondek LP12 turntable, introduced in 1972, utilises a suspended sub-chassis design and a patented tightly-toleranced single-point bearing. The LP12 has evolved since its introduction, but its basic suspended sub-chassis design has remained.〔(Linn LP Playing System ), Michael Fremer, ''Stereophile'', November 2003〕 At the time, the design was similar to the Ariston RD11〔''Hi-Fi News & Record Review'', Vol. 6, No. 2, February 1973〕 and the Thorens TD150, both in turn based on the Acoustic Research XA turntable that was launched in 1961.〔(OLDE WORLDE – ARISTON RD11 TURNTABLE ), David Price, ''Hi-Fi World'' Magazine〕 The XA was created by renowned audio pioneer Edgar Villchur.〔Gregory, Roy (23 October 2009). ("The VPI Classic Turntable" ). ''HiFi-Plus'', Issue 68 〕 The three-point "suspended sub-chassis" of the XA, using a compression spring system, was much improved upon and popularised in the LP12.〔 The thinking at the time was that the most important component of a high-end audio system is the loudspeakers. Linn presented an important challenge to that by claiming that the source (i.e. the turntable) was the most important part of the system.〔 Ivor Tiefenbrun has talked about how Sondek derives from the word Soundex as each hi-fi design always ends up having its own unique identifiable and recognisable sound.〔("Interview with Ivor Tiefenbrun" ). ''Positive Feedback'' (2002)〕 Some report the original name was just Sondek without the LP12. Early versions were a platform for mounting third party tonearms, had a basic power supply arrangements, and would only revolve at 33⅓ rpm. Those users requiring a 45 rpm option would have to purchase a special adaptor to increase the diameter of the motor pulley and platter speed accordingly. Throughout the years, there have been many changes resulting from development efforts to improve this table. These changes include modifications to components such as the subplatter and bearing, rubber feet, baseboard, armboard, suspension springs and grommets and reinforced plinth. A much improved on-board PSU, the Valhalla, was marketed as an upgrade option. Later, external power supplies became ''de rigueur'' firstly with the introduction of the Linn Lingo, and later the Radikal. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Linn Sondek LP12」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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