| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 22 × 8 cm |
| Country of Origin | UK |
| Customs Code | 8522900090 |
| Customs Description | Motor power supply board; returning from repair. DAP. |
| Repair Options | Main PSU Repair and Service, Startup modification |
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Linn Axis Repair, service and calibration
Price range: £18.00 through £86.00
Linn Axis update/repair service.
This is a repair service that repairs a faulty Linn Axis board and brings it up to the latest specifications. The standard service will replace HV and LV caps, inrush thermistor, and optionally fit a higher-rated 1000v bridge rectifier. If there are other faults, we will diagnose, repair and replace IC’s and transistors. For exceptionally damaged boards where someone has previously attempted repair, we reserve the right to charge extra to cover the additional time needed to diagnose and correct mistakes; we will advise in advance. Motor replacements or repairs are not included in the price – Motor repairs may be ordered separately.
All capacitors are made by the highly reputable Supertech and are 105 degree C versions to ensure the long life of the upgrade kit. The HV capacitors are uprated from the standard 250 V to 350 V to extend life even further. Supertech capacitors are now used in many high-end audio applications.
The Linn Axis PSU has a design flaw that sometimes causes it to turn on the motor when power is applied. This is undesirable as if you are out or away on holiday, it means your turntable could be running for a few weeks, leading to motor wear and other problems. As an option, we can modify the power supply to prevent this from happening. You can add this option to your basket when you choose the main PSU repair/service – it is not offered as a standalone item.
Once repairs and upgrades have been completed, the Axis will be tested and calibrated to the recommended output voltages. All work will be carried out by an experienced Chartered Electrical and Electronic Engineer. Once you have ordered, details will be emailed to you on how to send the repair to us. PSU The board will be shipped back to you via recorded delivery/tracked courier.
Turnaround time is usually 7-21 days from when we receive your board. Do not remove the black heatsink – it is required for testing.
Try to ship your board using a small parcel size. Ideally, less than 35 x 25 x 16 cm.
21 reviews for Linn Axis Repair, service and calibration
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Mark Collins (verified owner) –
Excellent service throughout the entire process! Very easy to take advantage of the service even from the USA.
My 30+ year old Linn Axis developed a turntable speed problem after 20+ years of being on a step-down transformer here in the US. Reached out to Valhalla after searching around for a solution. Steve came back to me straight away, and recommended the upgrade kit, although I am pretty competent with a soldering iron I decided to order the full service with calibration. Shipped the board off to Valhalla from the USA (easy-peasy), Steve replaced all the components but noticed a motor bearing problem, luckily Steve was able to solve it with some lube.
Received the board a few weeks ago and re-installed it, this time wiring it for a 110V supply (wish I had known that 20 years ago when we moved to the States!). Linn (with a new belt and bearing oil) works like charm. Thanks Steve! Can definitely recommend it to both UK and International Linn owners
Peter Kinloch (verified owner) –
First Class service, from initial contact with Steve asking for advice, through to having my Axis power supply ‘re-capped’ and calibrated – with Steve’s auto-start issue modification added too. (Axis owners will be aware that they can self-start if there’s any sort of interruption in the electricity mains supply.) I was getting an audible 50Hz hum from the turntable when plugged in but not running. This was not coming over the speakers but from the power supply board within the turntable itself. One or more of the capacitors was ‘leaking’ and triggering the hum. Steve replaced all the capacitors, calbrated the power supply and added his modification to prevent the turntable auto-starting. We now have a silent turntable that doesn’t start up all by itself. The cost is very reasonable and there’s a helpful YouTube video that shows exactly how to remove and refit the power supply board from the Axis. Turnaround too only a few days too. Perfect!
Phil Turner (verified owner) –
Excellent work and so pleased I found Valhalla. After getting messed around by a so called expert at a local hifi shop here in NZ, I was glad I trusted the reviews for Valhalla Electronics. It was so simple a process and Steve turned it around within a day and it was back with me about 4 weeks later. Working like a dream and so happy to be playing vinyl again
Dan Jackson (verified owner) –
Great service from Steve, the entire process took less than a week and the repaired Linn Axis power supply with startup mod is working again after many years.
Originally the board fuse kept blowing, I failed to resolve the fault having attempted to fit the upgrade kit myself, so sent it in for repair. I appeared to have added to the damage with my poor soldering work!
My mother Will be thrilled with the result, it sounds fantastic with the AT95E cartridge, not reaching the levels of my LP12, but great for a relatively basic turntable.
I’ll be back to Valhalla Electronics soon, I highly recommend this company.
eddiemc2 (verified owner) –
After unsuccessfully sending my Axis board to 2 different repair shops, I reached out to Steve for another repair.
Hoping finally we could get our turntable back to life, Steve skillfully made the repairs, fixed the others shoddy work and sent back the board to us.
Fantastic work and service, could not be happier, sounds so much better than it ever did.
Cheers.
pault (verified owner) –
Had my Linn axis board serviced and updated by Steve and the deck is now sounding great. Great service and quick turnaround, very satisfied
Daniel Dee (verified owner) –
A very efficient, economical and prompt service from Steve. My Axis from circa 1991 was stored in the loft for a couple or three decades. The PSU was experiencing all the known problems upon restart – not starting, variable running speed, not switching from 33/45 and sometimes going backwards. Off it went for re-capping. Turns out the motor winding was also open circuit so that needed repairing too. This was done at the same time. Anyway, received it back today after just one week away, deck reassembled and playing beautifully. Can’t beat the warm, natural sound of vinyl! Do not hesitate to use Steve to return your TT to its former glory – and make improvements like elimination of the “self starting” problem. Top service!!
Mark Nelson (verified owner) –
What can I say that hasn’t been said already? Steve has been great, from my initial cry for help, to communication throughout, and a really quick turnaround (once he got back from his hols!) I’m not particularly skilled but using the link to the video I was able to remove the board easily (and put it back!), without any issues. I’m so glad I went with Valhalla. Yes, you may find someone cheaper, but I get the feeling that Steve could do this in his sleep, and I doubt there’s any issue that he hasn’t come across – 10/10!
dilipchauhan22@yahoo.co.uk (verified owner) –
Excellent service and aftercare from Steve. I have had my Axis for 30 years and had given up on getting it repaired until I saw this service available. I also had the self starting problem fixed. Great value as well – I had been told by a local repairer that I would need a new Hercules PSU that would cost over £250 plus labour. Now running as good as new.
madeye (verified owner) –
Just received my Linn Axis power board and it looks great, I can see the components that were replaced. It took me a while to get the board back in place and the top plate levelled. I also had the start up modification which does exactly as it does – no more starting as soon as its plugged in. Pleasure to be playing vinyl again and much thanks to Steve as you are enabling Axis owners to keep this deck going. Grateful for answering my messages whilst in service.
Valhalla gets my full recommendation
Steve Jones (verified owner) –
After two failed attempts by another service centre to repair my failed Axis board I contacted Steve and decided to give it a final attempt. I was highly impressed by the speed with which the repair was carried out and with the level of communication from Steve. My Axis is now working perfectly and I am delighted to have it back and able to enjoy my vinyl collection once again. I highly recommend this service both from the point of view of technical proficiency and for the customer service and communication provided by Steve.
Mike Shaughnessy (verified owner) –
I had the well known speed issue with my Axis so sent it off to Steve to fix. This was done in a very quick turnaround within 1 week and my Axis now plays perfectly now that the board has been updated with new capacitors and resisters. He also did a complete service of my turntable due to me being a novice including the bearing oil lubrication and complete testing. Steve’s communication was great all the way through the whole repair process and he gave me lots of great advice. If you have a problem with your Linn turntable this is 100% the guy to turn to. Very impressed 👏
ian@vinylrevivaluk.com (verified owner) –
Great communication and very quick turnaround. Steve has done a great job at a very reasonable price.
My turntable now works perfectly. Spins up to speed quickly, both speeds hold reck steady and are within acceptable tolerances – 33.37 and 45.21 measured with my iPhone
Steven Georgiou (verified owner) –
Had a couple of conversations with Steve before deciding to send my Linn Axis to him. I had the full repair service including the switch start up modification and the motor repair. Got it reassembled and the Axis is working like a charm. I no longer need to give the platter a helping hand to get it spinning. Very happy! Thank you Steve! I highly recommend Valhalla and Steve. Thank goodness people like this exist to breathe life back into our old but much loved electronics.
Andrew Dixey (verified owner) –
Echoing many of the comments already made, I’ve been very happy with the level of service from start to finish.
My 35+ year old Axis had been struggling to maintain proper speed, also needing a hand to start spinning, until eventually it stopped working altogether.
Sent the board off for the full service of new capacitors and the startup fix. The motor windings also needed sorting out so that was fixed too. Everything was done promptly with good professional comms throughout. The work on the board looks great and the Axis is once again a pleasure to use and listen to!
I’d have no hesitation in recommending Valhalla Electronics – another happy customer, thanks!
swilli6558 (verified owner) –
Fantastic service, I sent my broken PSU to Steve on Monday and received my fully upgraded, calibrated PSU back on Saturday.
All working perfectly and indeed better than it’s been for 20 years!
I could not recommend Steve’s work highly enough…..
Extremely pleased, thank you.
Howard (verified owner) –
Thank you, Steve, for a great job and superb service. The PSU I sent for repair was turned round in a very quick time and is now working correctly, and with the power on mod is better than when new. I had also ordered a wrong part but after talking to Steve, I returned the part, and the credit was back on my card virtually instantly.
acwman@gmail.com (verified owner) –
Had the speed issues of not going into 45. Sent off and it was back to me so quickly. Everything perfect, and can enjoy the deck again. Many thanks.
Rob Jackson (verified owner) –
I can’t thank Valhalla Electronics enough, you guys have made my Christmas. I thought my Linn Axis had danced its last dance after it stopped spinning completely two weeks ago, but having received and reassembled the repaired board on Christmas Eve, I’m listening to my favourite albums, enjoying the same tonal quality that I heard when I bought the turntable back in the late eighties. Best Christmas present ever…..THANK YOU.
gordonilett (verified owner) –
Amazing service -board posted on a Thursday at 5pm, received fully repaired the following Tuesday morning. Prefect speed and function – My Linn Axis turntable which I’ve had since 1988 is back up and running good as new. Thanks so much.
Marjan Zupanc (verified owner) –
My Linn Axis had a problem with the motor, as it was rotating at an irregular speed. It also seemed to me that it was leaking electricity. I sent the complete base plate for repair and calibration after Steve suggestion. Now the turntable works perfectly, I enjoy listening to it. I am satisfied with the repair, thank you.