Until 31 August 2026, purchase any Linn products totalling $7,000 or more in a single transaction and receive a FREE Linn Karousel part for your LP12, valued at $1,795.
The Karousel is widely regarded as the single biggest performance upgrade you can make to a Linn LP12. Take advantage of this offer when purchasing a new Linn Klimax DSM, upgrading to Linn speakers, or adding other LP12 upgrades and accessories.
Offer Conditions
- Spend $7,000 or more on any Linn products in a single transaction between 1 July and 31 August 2026 in a single transaction.
- Customers who already own an LP12 fitted with the Karousel bearing (standard on most LP12 turntables supplied from 2021 onwards) are eligible to receive an alternative bonus of equal value.
- Installation is not included unless otherwise stated.
Don’t own an LP12? You don’t need to own an LP12 to take advantage of this promotion. If the complimentary Karousel isn’t suitable for your system, we’ll be happy to arrange an alternative bonus of equivalent value.
What is the Linn Karousel?
The Linn Karousel is a precision-engineered single-point bearing designed for the Sondek LP12. It delivers smoother platter rotation, greater stability and improved overall performance compared to previous bearing designs.
What are the benefits of upgrading to a Karousel?
Upgrading to the Karousel improves the accuracy and detail of your vinyl playback. By reducing unwanted movement and increasing rigidity, it allows your LP12 to extract more information from your records for a more natural and engaging listening experience.
Why is the Karousel considered such an important LP12 upgrade?
The Karousel strengthens one of the most critical parts of the turntable—the connection between the platter, spindle, bearing and sub-chassis. Its redesigned construction provides greater rigidity and more stable platter rotation, resulting in improved musical performance.
What makes the Karousel different from previous LP12 bearings?
The Karousel has been developed using advances in material science, precision machining and mechanical engineering. It features a redesigned stainless steel bearing housing, a more robust thrust pad assembly and an improved fastening system that increases structural rigidity.
How does the Karousel improve sound quality?
The enhanced bearing design provides smoother platter rotation and more precise support for the platter’s weight. This results in greater accuracy, improved detail retrieval, tighter timing and a more stable musical presentation.
Can the Linn Karousel be fitted to my LP12?
Yes. The Linn Karousel is retrofittable to virtually any Linn Sondek LP12, making it one of the most popular upgrade paths for existing LP12 owners.
Professional installation by an authorised Linn retailer is recommended. Please contact us for any inquiries.