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Offered is „Audio Note IO IIv“ by Audio Note Japan as second-hand device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6297414360 ends on 03.12.2026 at 14:22 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, not a bargain. EUR 3,000 sits almost exactly on the current used-market evidence for an Audio Note Io II, with comparable examples around EUR 2,990. It is defensible provided the stylus has plenty of life remaining and the cartridge has been properly stored and handled.
The Io II remains a highly regarded, hand-built low-output MC for its rich tonal colour, convincing dynamics, bass weight and unusually low surface-noise character. Its 0.04mV output demands a genuinely suitable step-up transformer and phono stage, while the 18g body may require the correct tonearm counterweight. Ask for a clear stylus inspection or usage history—replacement economics are substantial—but a clean, lightly used example with original packaging and documentation is a worthwhile purchase at this level.
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Audio Note (UK) traces its roots to 1991, when Peter Qvortrup, a seasoned valve amplifier designer with prior experience at Audio Innovations, founded the company in Sussex, England. Collaborating initially with Hiroyasu Kondo, Qvortrup launched the OTO PP integrated amplifier that year—a modular valve design still in production today, hand-built in their Partridge Green factory. This enduring debut underscores the brand's commitment to timeless engineering over fleeting trends.
The company specializes in complete, in-house valve-based audio systems, crafting everything from turntable cartridges and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, speakers, and cables. Their modular philosophy permeates the lineup, allowing tailored configurations while prioritizing premium components like custom-wound transformers and silver wiring for purest signal paths.
Positioned as Europe's largest and most prestigious maker of ultra-performance valve hi-fi, Audio Note (UK) commands the high-end niche, appealing to discerning audiophiles seeking musical authenticity over mass-market convenience. With a global distribution network and a reputation for longevity, it stands as a boutique benchmark for those investing in heirloom-grade sound reproduction.
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