Linn price increase February 2025

[ThomasOK]

Linn have released new price lists for February and a lot of items have gone up in price. The price increases are generally in the 5 to 10% range and affect many LP12 components including both Radikals, the Keel, Ekstatik, Kandid, Ekos SE, Lingo 4, Arko and others. It also includes some relatively new products like the 360 speakers. Some of the upgrades have also gone up. I believe these take effect February 1, 2025 so orders placed before then should be filled at current pricing.

[Peder]

😳 Impressive that they are still raising prices.

I remember when I bought my first LP12 in December 1983,.then all my friends wondered how I could buy such an expensive turntable 😁.

My son's generation,.he is 33 years old and works as a Civil Engineer, earns well..!!
He and everyone in his circle of acquaintances are completely uninterested in music-systems at this price level.

When we die,.well then there won't be many customers left for Linn to live on.

Just some spontaneous thoughts on a Saturday afternoon...

[matthias]

I am really happy that I left the Linn train years ago and never looked back.......

[Tony Tune-age]

Linn have released new price lists for February and a lot of items have gone up in price. The price increases are generally in the 5 to 10% range and affect many LP12 components including both Radikals, the Keel, Ekstatik, Kandid, Ekos SE, Lingo 4, Arko and others. It also includes some relatively new products like the 360 speakers. Some of the upgrades have also gone up. I believe these take effect February 1, 2025 so orders placed before then should be filled at current pricing.

Will the new price increase impact the Utopik upgrade for Klimax Radikal (if there is such an upgrade)?

Cheers

[Rudeman]

I am really happy that I left the Linn train years ago and never looked back.......

Second that...
Recently did the same and it sounds even better than before!
Prices are really ridiculous now, but its not only Linn..

[Tony Tune-age]

The only part of the Linn train that I'm still riding is the Sondek LP12. And as long as they can improve it's performance, I will continue to support their new products no matter the cost. Each new part that's been installed continues to bring out more music from my vinyl collection, and that is crazy cool for me. Sure the new LP12 parts can cost a major penny at times, but ultimately it's worth the investment in my situation.

I have essentially given up on Linn phono stages, preamps, and power amps since Fredrik started making such great electronic components.

[springwood64]

The only part of the Linn train that I'm still riding is the Sondek LP12 ...

I have essentially given up on Linn phono stages, preamps, and power amps since Fredrik started making such great electronic components.

+1

[TMV]

+1

[Nature]

For the last 25 years I have received a salary increase every year. I don't know for sure, but I doubt that this or something similar is unusual in Europe for professions with cutting-edge expertise where the individual and their knowledge and qualities are the value for the employer.
I think it is reasonable that the cost of a product or service produced in Europe increases by a few percent every year. It is part of macroeconomics and inflation.

Something that I dislike, however, is price campaigns. In the long term, there is nothing to be gained from it. The only thing that is achieved is postponed or unplanned purchases.

[matthias]

The latest Linn UK pricelist was from 19 Dec 2024. Does this mean a new pricelist in less than two months?

[Tony Tune-age]

The price increase will be in less than one month now...and I'm trying to figure out how much the Radikal Utopik will cost After February 1, 2025.

[ThomasOK]

The latest Linn UK pricelist was from 19 Dec 2024. Does this mean a new pricelist in less than two months?

Yes, but I wouldn't state it that way. Linn comes out with a new price list whenever a new product comes out or is discontinued. Over the last number of years they have also come out with a new price list with various price increases in the beginning of the year. The surprise to me is that expensive products that have only been on the market for under two years are going up too.

The price increase will be in less than one month now...and I'm trying to figure out how much the Radikal Utopik will cost After February 1, 2025.

The Utopik power supply upgrade is one of the products that hasn't gone up this year. It is still $1755 US for most units. There is no good reason for a Utopik for Radikal costing any more than the others.

The only part of the Linn train that I'm still riding is the Sondek LP12 ...

I have essentially given up on Linn phono stages, preamps, and power amps since Fredrik started making such great electronic components.

+1

Plus another one. This is also true for a good number of my Lejonklou customers. I am guardedly hopeful that Linn can continue to make better components and parts for the LP12, but I have a spare Ekstatik just in case.

[Tony Tune-age]

Thanks for the Utopik price information Thomas, looking forward to getting that upgrade for my Klimax Radikal...whenever it becomes available.

Cheers!

[Charlie1]

What about the new Bedrock plinth for £9k? :D ...not sure what that would be in the US. Some pics on the Naim forum.

[Tony Tune-age]

I did see pictures of the new plinth, but it would be helpful to hear before making any real judgements. However, the Chris Harban Movingue plinth sounds very good on my deck, and was reasonably priced in my opinion. My main LP12 objective currently is to get the new Utopik upgrade for the Linn Radikal.

Cheers

[Tony Tune-age]

Does anyone know how much the Linn Bedrock plinth will actually cost? And does anyone know if it sounds better than the Chris Harban plinths?

Cheers

[wiresandmore]

£8750 in the UK apparently

[Tony Tune-age]

£8750 in the UK apparently

Thank you, that would be $10,914.74 in American currency. Perhaps it's made from a very rare and exotic wood, that is extremely difficult to work with...? Otherwise, how could it be so expensive? It would be interesting to compare a Chris Harban plinth (or several plinths) with the new Linn plinth.

Cheers

[ThomasOK]

I haven't seen the new price list yet but I'm hearing that it will likely be close to $12,000. Definitive Audio in Seattle have a special event tomorrow unveiling it and Shelley's Stereo near LA is also going to show it although I'm not sure of the date. I expect other retailers in the US will have it as well, but those two I know for sure. I expect pricing to be announced at the events.

[Tendaberry]

Here's a video from Ripcaster showing the new Bedrok plinth. I guess there'll be new torque values for the hinges and Trampolin, perhaps even for the motor etc. depending on how different the new top plate is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=deskt ... 4BA&cbrd=1

[matthias]

Bedrok pricing in GBP (incl. tax):

Bedrok™ (plinth only) GBP 8,750
Sondek LP12 Bedrok™ (complete turntable mechanics + plinth) GBP 10,130

Comparison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5gtYZVM6ME

[Whatsmynaim]

Here's a short trailer for the Bedrok plinth. It contains no information but it's nice to look at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IFECkIOTh4
And as expected, the Youtube comments are having a go at its very high price.

[Tony Tune-age]

Thanks for posting the Bedrock plinth links Tendaberry, Matthias and Whatsmynaim. It's much appreciated!

Cheers

[Tony Tune-age]

I haven't seen the new price list yet but I'm hearing that it will likely be close to $12,000. Definitive Audio in Seattle have a special event tomorrow unveiling it and Shelley's Stereo near LA is also going to show it although I'm not sure of the date. I expect other retailers in the US will have it as well, but those two I know for sure. I expect pricing to be announced at the events.

Thanks for the information Thomas...

[champton90]

Per the Linn website, USA price is “from” $11,380. I put from in quotes because there’s only one finish option so not sure why it’s “from”. 🤷🏻‍♂️