Linn Sondek LP-12 & Rondo Red

by James Leahy

Another Linn Sondek LP12 gets the treatment with a general good clean & adjustment and the great new Ortofon Rondo Red MC cartridge fitted. This variant had the Linn Akito tonearm mounted and is a good basic constructed unit for a cheap tonearm with one piece tube section of moderate stability and fair tracking ability.

For the owner who wants the ultimate in tracking & rigidity I would recommend changing to a alloy Rega RB300 or better tonearm. The LP12 makes a perfect base to suit modifications bringing this old gem up-to-date to super human modern standards by some simple and basic improvements. You can't beat Rega tonearms!

Here you can see the baby of the Ortofon Rondo line, the 'Red' MC cartridge mounted in all it's glory and promising many years of enjoyment. Doesn't it look horn! This is the perfect MC cart for those wanting to get their feet wet in MC heaven and without wanting to sleep on the couch for weeks on end. Mounting the Rondo is virtually fuss free and it complements the Akito tonearm perfectly with plenty of adjustment remaining for those who like to tinker.

See my review of the great Ortofon Rondo Red HERE