July 2001
Solder
A metal alloy which when melted and re-set under the correct circumstances is used to bond two metals
together with a very strong and (most importantly) electrically conductive joint. Usually made with tin/lead
alloy but other materials are also used.
Solder Braid
See Solder Wick
Solder Sucker
See De-soldering tool
Solder Wick
A copper braid, which is used to absorb, melted solder - also known as Solder Braid. Used to ‘mop up’
excess solder when soldering or de-soldering. Used mainly in surface mount soldering applications. The wick
is usually loaded with flux that helps the solder to flow and increases the effective absorption of the material.
Sondek
Linn Sondek LP12 - See LP12
Linn Sondek CD12 - see CD12
Spark
Linn Spark - a separate power supply unit for the LK280 (but could equally be used with the LK2 or LK275).
A sound quality improvement, it took the place of the LK280 transformer but sat separately from the LK280 in
it’s own case - also smoothed and processed the Mains voltage. LK2s, LK275s or LK280s of any age could
be converted for use with a Spark using a Spark Kit. We also sold LK280s which had already been converted
for use with a Spark (LK280/Spark).
SSP
Surround Sound Processor - see Surround Sound.
Stall / Stall-Mode
The Lingo and Axis have a function that what we call “Stall” mode. When an LP12 with Lingo or an Axis is
switched on via the turntable switch, they supply the turntable motor with a much higher than normal voltage
to provide sufficient torque to get the heavy platter up to running speed. We call this “stall” mode. Once the
platter is up to speed, the voltage drops to a much lower level and the motor just maintains the platter's own
inertia to keep it going silently.
If someone or something slows the platter during normal use, e.g. someone changes the record while the
platter is turning, the “Stall detect” circuitry will detect this and apply the higher voltage again for a short time
to get the platter back up to speed again.
When the turntable is in “stall” mode, the LED on the turntable switch (red or green depending on whether 33
or 45 running) will brighten for the duration of the stall and then dim when running normally.
Stall mode contributes to the sound quality of the turntable, as less power gives less interference.
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