Linn Kore Sub-Chassis

The Kore is the mid-range sub-chassis for the LP12, sitting above the standard Majik sub-chassis and below the reference Keel SE. It ships as standard on the Selekt LP12 and is the correct upgrade for Majik LP12 owners looking to take their turntable meaningfully further without committing to a full reference-level rebuild.

The Kore represents the same engineering approach as the flagship Keel — prioritising rigidity and damping control — but realised through a different construction method, at a price that makes it accessible to a wider range of LP12 builds.

Construction

The Kore sub-chassis uses three bonded layers of 1.5mm aluminium, joined with specialist adhesive to create a unified box structure. The bonded assembly behaves more like a single piece than a laminate — once cured, the adhesive locks the layers together so they move as one. The armboard is machined separately from solid aluminium and features reinforcing ribs on its underside; it is then bonded to the sub-chassis assembly to form a complete component.

The arm collar bolts directly to the sub-chassis, providing a short, rigid load path from the tonearm pivot point to the bearing well. This directness in the structure is part of what separates the Kore from the standard Majik sub-chassis, where the connection is less controlled.

The Kore is compatible with a range of tonearms: Ekos SE, Ekos, Arko, Akito, and Ittok in Linn-mount configurations, as well as Rega, SME, and Naim variants in appropriate versions.

What the Upgrade Achieves

Upgrading from the standard Majik sub-chassis to the Kore is one of the most cost-effective performance steps available on the LP12. The improvement is structural and immediate — less energy stored in the sub-chassis means less colouration returned to the cartridge. Bass tightens up, the soundstage becomes more stable, and the rhythmic qualities of the LP12 — its sense of pace and timing — become more pronounced.

The Kore pairs naturally with the Arko tonearm and Kendo cartridge for a Selekt-level specification, and it works well with the Karousel bearing and Lingo or Radikal power supply.

Technical Specifications

Who Is It For?

The Kore is ideal for Majik LP12 owners taking their first significant structural upgrade, and for anyone building a Selekt-level specification from individual components. It is a permanent upgrade — you will not outgrow it until you are ready to commit to the Keel SE. At its price, it delivers a disproportionate improvement in the LP12's structural performance and musical character.

Buying from Martins Hi-Fi

Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968, and the Linn range has been part of what we do for years. We are still family-run — Ted Martin's daughter Elizabeth runs the business today — and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind.

Fitting the Kore involves full LP12 disassembly, arm transfer, and complete suspension setup — professional installation is essential, and Martins can carry this out as part of our LP12 servicing work.

Reach them at dave@martinshifi.co.uk, chris@martinshifi.co.uk, info@martinshifi.co.uk, call on 01603 627010, or WhatsApp Dave or Chris directly on 07554 687137. You can read more about who we are and how we work on our Why Martin's page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY, open six days a week.

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