But if the old "Linn subchassis" is the only "correct" way, then Keell wouldn't be introduced by LINN in 2009 as an upgrade. To be frank, it changes the original sound quite a lot. On the other hand, die hard fans considered the Cetech kills the LINN signature sound.
The result is very good, I like the more accurate presentation of the LP12 after installing the Cetech. Cetech took care of that once and for all : 1) using carbon fibre + alu honey comb structure to strengthen the overall rigidity (and totally elminate the ringing problem due to material used) and using larger bolts or screws tro fix the armboard to the subchassis in a much more secure manner. The weaknesses of the original subchassis are 1) the riniging problem, 2) the weak link between the subchassis and the armboard. When it was introduced to the market by an aussie (or NZ?)LP12 fan, some UK users found it a mile better than the original subchassis (both old and cirkus) in terms of bass control and overall sound clarity. The Cetech subchassis is the most controversial third party parts in my set-up. I am quite satisfy with the present set-up, the sound is open and dynamic, but not the most delicate LP12 I heard, I admit. And I even changed the original black ash plinth to a bubinga plinth a few years ago. That's why I choose OL DC Ultra PSU to power my LP12, and Cetech subchassis to replace the original cirkus subchass. I am not a 100% die hard LINN fan, so I am open to all options, especially if the option is relatively cheaper. There are also third party upgrades, like cetech subchassis, OL PSU, just to name a few.
LINN has lots of upgrade kit introduced to the market in the past decades, like cirkus, keel, radikal PS.etc. As a LP12 owner for almost 10 years, I never stop trying to improve the performance of the deck.
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