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Title:	You get surface noise in real life too
Notice:	Let's be conformist
Moderator:	GOVT02::BARKER

Created:	Thu Jul 28 1988
Last Modified:	Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	550
Total number of notes:	3847

425.0. "Linn Cirkus" by SMURF::SZCZYPEK () Wed Jun 02 1993 19:14

    Hello everyone,
    
    Does anyone have any information and/or comments on a new Linn upgrade
    called the "cirkus"?  I've heard that the upgrade gives you a new
    bearing, bearing housing, subchassis, inner platter, suspension springs
    and even two spare belts.  
    
    To those of you who have listened to a cirkus'd LP12, what did you
    think of the upgrade?
    
    -Joe

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
425.1	I tried it, I bought it ...	WIZZER::FLANDERSD	I remember the look in your eye	`Thu Jun 03 1993 22:47`	23
	Joe, I called in to a local Linn dealer on Tuesday morning to hear the Cirkus - the comparison was between two LP12s with Akito/K18s one with the Circus update and the other without. They were played through a Kairn, 3Klout+1K100 into Active Keltics. At first, the only thing I could tell was how excellent the rest of the system sounded - effortless is perhaps the best word. After a short while I got used to the rest of the system and could listen to the difference the Cirkus made. Essentially, notes being played or sung began to have definite beginnings and ends reather than blurring into each other. The whole piece of music seemed more detailed, cleaner and more tuneful (the Linn speciality ??). I'm convinced, my deck is in at this moment having the mods done. If you can get a similar dem, then you should be able to decide. Dave P.S. If your LP12 is getting on a bit, don't forget that this replaces almost all the moving parts that count (bar the motor), and Linn claim that it'll be good for another 20 years of hard use.
425.2	Thanks for the info	LOCORE::szczypek		`Fri Jun 04 1993 23:21`	5
	Thanks for the information Dave. I'll have to look into this upgrade. Could be a worthwhile upgrade. -Joe
425.3	Price?	RDGENG::FRY	EuroISVg	`Tue Jun 15 1993 16:24`	4
	Price? Local dealers in the Reading/Basingstoke area you'd recommend to do the upgrade?
425.4	Price and where to go ...	WIZZER::FLANDERSD	I remember the look in your eye	`Wed Jun 16 1993 10:16`	11
	Price - 285 quid. I took mine to Newbury Audio who did the job in a day. This inculded a full overhaul of the rest of the deck (what there is that's left) and setting up and tuning. Newbury Audio was where I had the dem I wrote about earler. I would certainly recommend them for anything Linn related. (the owner really is a Linn fanatic and the demo system is _excellent_). Dave
425.5	No wonder I'm poor!	KERNEL::HOGGAND		`Thu Jun 17 1993 12:04`	12
	Well that's torn it! I've just arranged a dem of the Cirkus for Saturday. This is probably the worst move I could make as if I like what I hear, then I'm going poor for another month. The dem is booked at Audio T in Basingstoke - they don't have a stunnign reputation, but they are local and also they are experienced at setting up LINNs. Come Monday, I'm likely to be much poorer.
425.6	Another convert.	KERNEL::HOGGAND		`Fri Jun 25 1993 10:35`	12
	Well, I had the Cirkus fitted to the deck the other day. I went to the demo expecting to hear a huge difference, but was disappointed. It took nearly an hour for me to hear anything to separate the Cirkus'd and the non-Cirkus'd. I think that can be put down to the fact that I don't listen to music in a 'Linn' fashion. Still I was able to tell slight differences; differences that in the long term will add to my enjoyment of music. Dave.
425.7	Mr cloth ears writes...	KERNEL::HOGGAND		`Tue Jun 29 1993 10:27`	11
	Well, I spent the weekend listening to records in the comfort of my own (rented) home with no distractions or dealers hanging around. My previous note stated that I couldn't hear a major difference between the Cirkus'd and non- LP12. Utter pap! The difference is astounding. My main difference was that the high notes went higher and the bass went oh-so-low! I'm not a great one for being able to tell the timing of music, but I believe I heard a difference on some tracks. All in all, I think that that Cirkus is well worth the 285 squid asked!
425.8	Interested in a Cirkus	BASLG1::MORRIS		`Thu Mar 10 1994 17:40`	8
	I asked my local dealer, PJ Hi-Fi Guildford, about the price of the Cirkus upgrade, he confirmed the 285 pounds, but then said that there would be an additional 15 pounds fitting fee. Is this normal, or is it a rip-off, and if so, are there any other dealers in the Surry area that would do the upgrade. Dave.
425.9	Heresy?	BASLG1::BURNLEY		`Fri Mar 11 1994 08:04`	8
	Dave Try Spaldings in Croydon or better yet save your money and buy a CD!!
425.10		ESBS01::WATSON	Thunder rolled ... It rolled a six.	`Fri Mar 11 1994 08:27`	12
	I always thought that the price of Linn LP-12 Upgrades included the fitting / setup charges. It was only if you bought a single replacable item (arm board / motor etc) that you go stung for the setup fee (Which was more like �25 - �30�) Try phoneing Linn in 0500 888 909 they should be able to give you a price. Rik �But this was in the days when it could take 4-5 hours to set up a LP-12 (This is no joke I've done it !).