A small overview here:
Various Parts
https://expert.ripcaster.co.uk/index.html
https://www.missinglinkcables.co.uk/vinyl-passion-turntables
https://milnerton.southafricanlisted.com/audio-video/linn-sondek-lp12-parts_1253444.html
Preowned Parts
https://lp12bits.com/products/linn-lp12-fluted-plinth-preowned-ref-004578
https://lp12bits.com
Tonarm Board/Subchassis One Piece
https://www.ebay.com/str/herculesmoselp12upgarde?_trksid=p4429486.m145687.l149086
Enhancement Kit with Stage 2 Mods
http://srm-tech.co.uk/epages/4c0089...923-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028/Products/LEK2
Ultimate Enhancement Kit with Silent Base
http://srm-tech.co.uk/epages/4c0089...23-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028/Products/ULEK1
Serene-upgrades (Armboard, Subchassis Plinth, Subchassis Crossbrase, Top-Plate; Soprano Full Set: €6,288.75)
https://stackaudio.co.uk/serene-lp12-upgrades/ (formerly http_wtpaudio_co.uk)
https://www.audioalternative.com/linn-lp-12-upgrades/
https://the-ear.net/how-to/stack-audio-serene-lp12-upgrade/ (review)
https://theaudiophileman.com/serene-linn-upgrade-kit-from-stack-audio/ (review)
https://theaudiophileman.com/wtp-serene-linn-sondek-lp12-news/ (review)
https://www.stereonet.com/uk/news/russ-andrews-now-has-stacks-of-lp12-parts (review)
Radically new, low-mass rigid Sub-Chassis and ARM board design ( Funk Vector Link)
http://tecsart.com/en/brands/the-funk-firm/products/1/the-funk-vector-link-upgrade-lp-12.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20080216232158/http://www.thefunkfirm.co.uk/V_Link.htm
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0808/funk_vector_link.htm (review)
KAROUSEL Bearing
https://blog.audiot.co.uk/blog/tag/Linn+Sondek+LP12
Mober Bearing
https://www.feicuixigua.com/archive...Turntable-Bearing-Design/0s2baagdccaff9g.html
https://www.stamfordaudio.co.uk/product-page/mober-bearing-crossbrace-for-linn-lp12
https://hifi-unlimited.blogspot.com/2021/10/more-mober-for-linn-sondek-lp12.html (review)
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magaz...rgistic_Research_Record_Weight_Mat_Review.htm (listening tests)
Karousel- vs. Mober-Bearing
https://www.hifiwigwam.com/threads/...ring-with-mober-stainless-sub-platter.103775/
Line-Up of six Plinth Variants from first launched
https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/lp12-plinth-extravaganza.110447/
Plinth
https://lovemalamk.live/product_details/69655787.html
SkeletaLinn (Skeleta-Subchassis)
https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/72075-skeletalinn-v2/
But I think, there are a lot of other suppliers of interesting upgrades. Thank you for posting further companies.
P.S.: also of interest:
Clone Linn LP12 (large amount of images)
https://www.dddac.com/otherprojects_dd12.html
URL Collection for Diy versions
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...art-suppliers-bearing-spindle-platter.390368/
Setup Manual from Linn and exploded views
http://ukhhsoc.torrens.org/makers/Linn/LP12/Setup_Manual.pdf
https://community.naimaudio.com/t/anatomy-of-an-lp12/1477?page=2
Various Parts
https://expert.ripcaster.co.uk/index.html
https://www.missinglinkcables.co.uk/vinyl-passion-turntables
https://milnerton.southafricanlisted.com/audio-video/linn-sondek-lp12-parts_1253444.html
Preowned Parts
https://lp12bits.com/products/linn-lp12-fluted-plinth-preowned-ref-004578
https://lp12bits.com
Tonarm Board/Subchassis One Piece
https://www.ebay.com/str/herculesmoselp12upgarde?_trksid=p4429486.m145687.l149086
Enhancement Kit with Stage 2 Mods
http://srm-tech.co.uk/epages/4c0089...923-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028/Products/LEK2
Ultimate Enhancement Kit with Silent Base
http://srm-tech.co.uk/epages/4c0089...23-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028/Products/ULEK1
Serene-upgrades (Armboard, Subchassis Plinth, Subchassis Crossbrase, Top-Plate; Soprano Full Set: €6,288.75)
https://stackaudio.co.uk/serene-lp12-upgrades/ (formerly http_wtpaudio_co.uk)
https://www.audioalternative.com/linn-lp-12-upgrades/
https://the-ear.net/how-to/stack-audio-serene-lp12-upgrade/ (review)
https://theaudiophileman.com/serene-linn-upgrade-kit-from-stack-audio/ (review)
https://theaudiophileman.com/wtp-serene-linn-sondek-lp12-news/ (review)
https://www.stereonet.com/uk/news/russ-andrews-now-has-stacks-of-lp12-parts (review)
Radically new, low-mass rigid Sub-Chassis and ARM board design ( Funk Vector Link)
http://tecsart.com/en/brands/the-funk-firm/products/1/the-funk-vector-link-upgrade-lp-12.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20080216232158/http://www.thefunkfirm.co.uk/V_Link.htm
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0808/funk_vector_link.htm (review)
KAROUSEL Bearing
https://blog.audiot.co.uk/blog/tag/Linn+Sondek+LP12
Mober Bearing
https://www.feicuixigua.com/archive...Turntable-Bearing-Design/0s2baagdccaff9g.html
https://www.stamfordaudio.co.uk/product-page/mober-bearing-crossbrace-for-linn-lp12
https://hifi-unlimited.blogspot.com/2021/10/more-mober-for-linn-sondek-lp12.html (review)
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magaz...rgistic_Research_Record_Weight_Mat_Review.htm (listening tests)
Karousel- vs. Mober-Bearing
https://www.hifiwigwam.com/threads/...ring-with-mober-stainless-sub-platter.103775/
Line-Up of six Plinth Variants from first launched
https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/lp12-plinth-extravaganza.110447/
Plinth
https://lovemalamk.live/product_details/69655787.html
SkeletaLinn (Skeleta-Subchassis)
https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/72075-skeletalinn-v2/
But I think, there are a lot of other suppliers of interesting upgrades. Thank you for posting further companies.
P.S.: also of interest:
Clone Linn LP12 (large amount of images)
https://www.dddac.com/otherprojects_dd12.html
URL Collection for Diy versions
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...art-suppliers-bearing-spindle-platter.390368/
Setup Manual from Linn and exploded views
http://ukhhsoc.torrens.org/makers/Linn/LP12/Setup_Manual.pdf
https://community.naimaudio.com/t/anatomy-of-an-lp12/1477?page=2
Whatever you do... run, don't walk, to get the Karousel. They way it's priced, the quality inherent in the build and how it sounds... or rather, how it DOESN'T sound -the noise floor becomes subterranean- .. makes it a steal and a no brainer.
The rest, honestly, I've looked into the Hercules stuff, etc. but I've kept my LP12 OEM all the way. I tend to buy a lot of upgraded used... use Hifishark.com. I got both the turntable and the Lingo that way. Also, I find that private specialists can get the parts at good prices... specially as they will throw the installation and tuning of the turntable into the mix.
Right now, it's gonna be a tossup between a Keel or a used Ekos 2 or SE. My current installer has leads on the tonearms but the Keel is very expen$$ive and available only new. At this point, I might just go with a Lingo 4 instead.
Check this one ad:
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details...e-sub-chasis-and-lingo-iv-ps-dfw-pickup-only/
The rest, honestly, I've looked into the Hercules stuff, etc. but I've kept my LP12 OEM all the way. I tend to buy a lot of upgraded used... use Hifishark.com. I got both the turntable and the Lingo that way. Also, I find that private specialists can get the parts at good prices... specially as they will throw the installation and tuning of the turntable into the mix.
Right now, it's gonna be a tossup between a Keel or a used Ekos 2 or SE. My current installer has leads on the tonearms but the Keel is very expen$$ive and available only new. At this point, I might just go with a Lingo 4 instead.
Check this one ad:
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details...e-sub-chasis-and-lingo-iv-ps-dfw-pickup-only/
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there was on the no longer exist Linn forum the same topic:
"Linn Sondek LP12 / 3rd Party Modifications and Parts"
https://web.archive.org/web/20180222153725/http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/forumdisplay.php?fid=31
"Linn Sondek LP12 / 3rd Party Modifications and Parts"
https://web.archive.org/web/20180222153725/http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/forumdisplay.php?fid=31