The Linn Sondek LP12-50: A Collector's Edition Now Part of History

Limited Edition - No Longer Available

The Linn Sondek LP12-50 marked a remarkable moment in hi-fi history—a fiftieth anniversary celebration of the world's most iconic turntable, designed in collaboration with Sir Jony Ive's creative collective, LoveFrom. With only 250 examples ever produced, each individually numbered and bearing the signature of its builder, this limited edition has now sold through and taken its place as a collector's piece.

The Legacy Continues: Current Linn LP12 Models

While the LP12-50's exclusive run has concluded, the engineering innovations it introduced—particularly the revolutionary Bedrok™ plinth technology—continue to influence Linn's current turntable range. After 50 years of refinement, the Linn LP12 family remains at the pinnacle of analogue playback, with several exceptional models available at Martins Hi-Fi.

For Ultimate Performance: Linn Klimax LP12 - From £25,100

The Klimax LP12 represents Linn's no-compromise approach to vinyl playback. Built upon five decades of continuous refinement, it incorporates the finest components Linn engineers have developed, including Radikal power supply, Ekstatik tonearm, and Urika II phono stage. This is the turntable for those seeking the absolute pinnacle of what analogue reproduction can achieve.

For Sophisticated Versatility: Linn Selekt LP12 - £11,200

The Selekt LP12 offers remarkable flexibility alongside exceptional performance. With integrated streaming capability and multiple cartridge options, it bridges the analogue and digital worlds with characteristic Linn sophistication. For those building a complete system around the LP12 platform, the Selekt provides an elegant, comprehensive solution.

For Pure Analogue Excellence: Linn LP12 Majik - £3,700

The Majik LP12 proves that serious analogue performance needn't require the ultimate investment. Featuring the core engineering that has made the LP12 legendary, it provides an exceptional entry point into world-class vinyl playback. Many of our customers begin here, knowing the LP12's modular design allows for systematic upgrades over time.

Already Own an LP12? The Upgrade Path

One of the LP12's most compelling characteristics is its evolutionary design philosophy. The turntable sitting in your listening room today can be systematically upgraded, often transforming its performance beyond recognition. From the LP12-50's Bedrok plinth technology to Radikal power supplies and Ekstatik tonearms, most innovations can be retrofitted to existing decks.

Linn LP12 Servicing and Upgrades

We offer comprehensive LP12 servicing and upgrade consultations at Martins Hi-Fi. Whether your deck requires routine maintenance, suspension adjustment, or you're considering a significant performance upgrade, our experience with the platform spans its entire production history. Some customers choose incremental improvements over years; others opt for transformative upgrades that redefine their system's capabilities.

The LP12 Philosophy: Continuous Evolution

What made the LP12-50 special—beyond its numbered exclusivity and LoveFrom's aesthetic refinements—was how it demonstrated Linn's ongoing commitment to advancing analogue playback. The Bedrok plinth technology developed for that anniversary edition wasn't simply a cosmetic flourish; it represented genuine engineering progress that has since influenced the wider LP12 range.

This philosophy of continuous improvement distinguishes the LP12 from vintage turntables that remain static. Your investment isn't in a fixed product but in a platform that evolves with Linn's engineering advances. The LP12 in production today outperforms examples from a decade ago, and existing decks can be updated to incorporate these improvements.

Why the LP12 Endures

After five decades, competitors have come and gone, yet the LP12 remains the reference many audiophiles return to. This isn't nostalgia—it's recognition that Linn's engineering approach prioritises what matters: stylus behaviour in the record groove, mechanical isolation from external vibration, and speed stability under dynamic musical loads.

The modular design means you're never locked into a single specification. Budgets change, systems evolve, listening preferences develop—and the LP12 adapts accordingly. We've worked with customers who started with Majik specifications and, over years, built toward Klimax performance through systematic upgrades.

Making Your Decision

Whether you're discovering the LP12 for the first time or considering how to advance your existing deck, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements. Our demonstration facilities allow proper comparative listening, and our experience with the platform means we can offer genuine insight into which specification level—or which upgrade path—makes sense for your system and musical priorities.

The LP12-50 may have concluded its limited production run, but the engineering philosophy and performance standards it represented continue through Linn's current range. Sometimes the perfect turntable isn't about exclusivity or limited numbers—it's about finding the right specification for your system, your space, and your musical journey.

Contact Us

To arrange your demonstration of any current Linn LP12 model, or to discuss servicing and upgrade options for your existing deck, telephone Martins Hi-Fi on 01603 627010 or email info@martinshifi.co.uk. We're here to help you discover—or rediscover—what makes the LP12 remain at the pinnacle of analogue playback after half a century.

The LP12-50 represented a remarkable moment in the turntable's history. The current range represents its future—and perhaps yours.