Linn Axis model

weberp · junior member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Location: earth

I'm in the market for a Linn Axis. Wondering around different stores and e-stores, I noticed that some models have the switch on the outer wooden case, and some have the switch on the platter board. Now, I know that there is an early and a late model, but which of the two is the later one, and what more differences are there between these models? Does the later one also have less troubles with the power supply?

Edmond123 · manufacturer Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 84

In case the poor Axis PSU , there is a solution for that

http://www.vinylengine.com/php.....;start=150

DaveyW · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:06 am Post subject:

My primary advice would be go for a later version armed with an Akito in lieu of the original Basik Plus.
In my opinion this is a notably better arm and well worth any nominal extra they now demand second hand.
Here's a little snippet that may be of interest
Hi-Fi World Linn Axis
I personally did not have any issues with the in built power supply with my early Axis, it does get surprisingly warm though.
Cheers
Dave

Tizzy · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:42 am Post subject:

If you are considering a 2nd hand Linn Axis and the PSU is still OK... I think you are reasonably safe. Since this is a $300-500 product with plenty of competition out there in this price range I would call into question paying the amount one paid for the budget turntable again for an aftermarket PSU. By the time you are done you are looking at a total investment that could have been spent on an LP12, also used, for example, where you will realize greater return on your investment.

banerjba · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:03 am Post subject:

Some early generation Akito arms had bad bearings (like mine).

Axis is a great table.

Tizzy · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:08 am Post subject:

bannerjba, that's for sure. It's a shame they discontinued it.

banerjba · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:16 am Post subject:

Linn is such an incredible company but for a firm that made its name in tables, I am surprised they never brought out a more modern design for a top flight deck above the LP12. Nor do I understand why they killed off their wonderful Axis or Basik tables. Basik was a Rega style unit that was great sounding and dirt cheap (for a Linn). I also really liked their budget K5 cartridge which they replaced with one that costs 3 times as much.

Tizzy · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:28 am Post subject:

I'm guessing it was a business decision to drop the Axis, K5, et al and abandon the budget table market which had by then become a bit crowded and more price competitive than it was in the '80s?

Thomas_A · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:00 am Post subject:

Think also that Akito is a great and good-looking deck. No. Just press button and play.

Why did they discontinue Axis? It was more advanced than the LP12 at the time and probably expensive in production. Better profit with the LP12.

weberp · junior member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Location: earth

Thank you all.

I guess it does not make any difference whether I buy an early or a late model, concerning the table itself. I noticed that many offers are without a tonearm anyway. I have a rb300 which I will install. And as for the PSU, I take it that all models have the same supply, and that they all need some maintenance after some years.

Maybe someone can elaborate more on the differences between the models, (except the tonearm) if there are any.

Cheers

Thomas_A · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject: