Linn Bedrok™ Superior-Performance LP12 Plinth Upgrade

Bedrok™ is Linn's first dedicated performance plinth upgrade for the Sondek LP12.

Rather than being carved from a conventional piece of timber, it is manufactured from orthogonal layers of beech compressed under extreme heat and pressure. The resulting engineered material is exceptionally dense, solid and resistant to unwanted resonance.

Bedrok™ retains the familiar proportions of the Sondek LP12 while changing the material, internal machining and fixing arrangements beneath the surface.

Why the LP12 Plinth Matters

The plinth is much more than the visible outer frame of an LP12. It supports the top plate and provides the reference structure around which the suspension, bearing, motor, sub-chassis, tonearm and base are assembled.

Stability, mass distribution and resonant behaviour within the plinth can therefore influence the operation of the entire turntable.

Bedrok™ provides a more substantial and consistently manufactured foundation, allowing the components installed within the LP12 to work from a rigid and accurately machined structure.

Densified Laminated Beech Construction

Bedrok™ is formed from multiple layers of beech arranged at opposing angles before being compressed under high pressure and heat.

This process creates a material with more than twice the density of a standard LP12 plinth. Its structure is uniform throughout, avoiding many of the natural variations found within a conventional piece of solid timber.

The finished material has a density of approximately 1400 kg/m³ and the complete plinth weighs approximately 3.75 kg.

Linn describes the resulting structure as having extremely low resonance and improved acoustic isolation, giving the LP12 components a more stable platform from which to operate.

Precision-Machined Interior

The density and consistency of the Bedrok™ material allow Linn to machine its internal architecture with considerable precision.

The interior is shaped to accommodate the established Sondek LP12 component layout while maintaining carefully controlled mass distribution.

This means Bedrok™ can support the wide range of current LP12 bearings, power supplies, sub-chassis, tonearms, phono stages and base options while retaining the modular upgradeability central to the turntable's design.

Threaded Steel Inserts

Bedrok™ introduces threaded steel inserts throughout the plinth.

On a conventional wooden LP12 plinth, several fittings are secured directly into the timber. With Bedrok™, the relevant components are attached using accurately positioned metal threads instead.

This provides a consistent fixing arrangement during the initial build and when the turntable is dismantled for future servicing or upgrades.

The inserts are designed to improve long-term reliability by removing the need to repeatedly screw fixings directly into the plinth material.

Supplied with a Matching Top Plate

Bedrok™ is supplied with a dedicated stainless-steel LP12 top plate.

The plate follows the established Linn design but incorporates two subtle curves that allow it to meet the upper lip of the machined plinth neatly.

The included top plate is an important part of the Bedrok™ installation and should be fitted as part of the complete turntable rebuild.

Compatible with the Sondek LP12 Platform

Bedrok™ is designed around the modular Sondek LP12 architecture and can be used with a wide range of Linn component levels.

It may form part of a highly developed Klimax LP12, but it is not restricted to a single LP12 specification. Its wider compatibility allows an existing deck to retain suitable components and continue along the Linn upgrade path.

The final suitability of an individual turntable should still be assessed before installation. An older LP12 may require servicing, replacement fixings or additional component work while it is dismantled.

Bedrok™ and the LP12 Upgrade Path

The best upgrade route depends on the current specification, condition and age of the individual LP12.

Bedrok™ can benefit the complete turntable, but an owner may obtain better value by first addressing an older bearing, power supply, sub-chassis or worn suspension components.

Audio T can inspect the deck and discuss Bedrok™ alongside other available LP12 upgrades, including Karousel, Kore, Keel SE, Lingo and Radikal.

Natural Wood Appearance

Bedrok™ is supplied in a natural wood finish that reveals the tightly layered structure of the densified beech material.

The appearance is deliberately different from Linn's conventional smooth, fluted, lacquered and special-finish plinth options.

Natural variations within the visible wood and laminated structure should be expected and form part of the material's character.

Hear Bedrok™ at Audio T

A plinth upgrade cannot be assessed from specifications alone. The result depends on the components fitted to the LP12 and the ability of the wider system to reveal the change.

Audio T has compared Bedrok™ with conventional LP12 plinths and can help demonstrate the differences in timing, bass definition, clarity and musical organisation.

Key Features

• Linn's first dedicated LP12 plinth performance upgrade
• Designed for the modular Sondek LP12 platform
• Made from densified laminated beech
• Orthogonal wood layers compressed under heat and pressure
• More than twice the density of a standard LP12 plinth
• Uniform, rigid and low-resonance structure
• Precision-machined internal architecture
• Carefully balanced centre of mass
• Threaded steel fixing inserts throughout
• No principal fittings screwed directly into wood
• Dedicated stainless-steel LP12 top plate included
• Compatible with a wide range of Sondek LP12 components
• Natural engineered-wood finish
• Professional installation required

Frequently Asked Questions