Linn Arko Tonearm

[Seibassman]

An email has just dropped into my mailbox about a new Linn Tonearm called the Arko priced at £3000 recommended to be paired with a Kendo cartridge. Any more news, is it a replacement for an existing arm or a new produce price point?

Can anyone share?

Regards SBM

 

[FearOfMusic]

An email has just dropped into my mailbox about a new Linn Tonearm called the Arko priced at £3000 recommended to be paired with a Kendo cartridge. Any more news, is it a replacement for an existing arm or a new produce price point?

Can anyone share?

Regards SBM

https://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/ToneArm/Arko

 

[Seibassman]

Just been reading the "New announcement " thread which has a lot of information and discussion on the new arm and two cartridges so this thread is redundant. Apologies I am always late to the party!

SBM

 

[Mr Kandid]

Only three arms on the Linn website now.

 

[ThomasOK]

Only three arms on the Linn website now.

Yes, Akito 3 is basically discontinued although orders are still being accepted through July 15th or until stocks are depleted, whichever comes first.

 

[Matteo]

Does the new Arko tonearm come with the grey T-Kable?

 

[Rille]

Only three arms on the Linn website now.

This makes the price-"gap" between Arko and EkosSE "quiet" small.

 

[DebsE]

For £3000 I'd rather have a PU7 Ti.

 

[Seibassman]

The smallish price gap between Ekos and Arko was my thought as well.

 

[ThomasOK]

The smallish price gap between Ekos and Arko was my thought as well.

I don't think most people would feel a little over 50% upcharge to be all that small.

 

[sktn77a]

I guess in the world of Linn, £1600 is a drop in the ocean!

 

[Ben Webster]

There must be a gap to the 50th anniversary tonearm.

 

[Seibassman]

I was thinking that if I was going to shell out £3000 on a new tone arm then the extra for the Ekos was not too bad. Of course it depends how good the Arko is when compared to the Ekos - has anyone heard one yet either on its own or against an Ekos - I suspect the real decision can only be made when the comparison tests and reviews have been made. My main concern is how the Arko sounds in comparison to my Ittok because if only marginally better then the Ekos would still be the one to look to get.

 

[ThomasOK]

I was thinking that if I was going to shell out £3000 on a new tone arm then the extra for the Ekos was not too bad. Of course it depends how good the Arko is when compared to the Ekos - has anyone heard one yet either on its own or against an Ekos - I suspect the real decision can only be made when the comparison tests and reviews have been made. My main concern is how the Arko sounds in comparison to my Ittok because if only marginally better then the Ekos would still be the one to look to get.

That would be my big question: Arko or Ekos 2?

 

[Daveyf]

That would be my big question: Arko or Ekos 2?

Considering the age of the Ekos and Ekos 2, plus the fact that none of these arms really offers any exacting set up calibrations, the new arm should be the easy choice. IMO.

 

[sktn77a]

Considering the age of the Ekos and Ekos 2, plus the fact that none of these arms really offers any exacting set up calibrations, the new arm should be the easy choice. IMO.

Well, given that the inflation adjusted price of the Ekos 2 would be $4000, I'm not sure what we can say about a $3000 arm in comparison(?)

 

[Daveyf]

Well, given that the inflation adjusted price of the Ekos 2 would be $4000, I'm not sure what we can say about a $3000 arm in comparison(?)

Keeping in mind that the Ekos and Ekos 2 are now several years old, which also means that their overall wear is commensurate to their age. This cannot be said about the new Arko arm.

 

[sktn77a]

Could be, but I'm not sure that wear is a significant factor if the arm is looked after.

 

[Moomintroll]

Well, given that the inflation adjusted price of the Ekos 2 would be $4000, I'm not sure what we can say about a $3000 arm in comparison(?)

That it’s good value?

’troll

 

[sktn77a]

That it’s good value?