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Linn Basik lv x Tonearm Linn Basik LV X 9 Inch Tone-arm In excellent condition and full working order. Geometry and bearings are all fine, anti-skating mechanism is working fine, arm-lifter works exactly as it should, arm cradle is fine and the main counterweight threading is perfect. Specifications • Effective mass: 10g • Tracking force: 0 to 3g • Cartridge weight: 2 to 10g • Effective length: 229mm • Overhang: 18mm • Mounting distance: 211mm • Lateral friction:
Against a typical used market anchored by your recent AUD comps, A$525 sits just below the 25th percentile of A$532, so this reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair ask. It is also well under the A$733 median, which gives you real room in the price if the unit is as clean as advertised.
That makes it appealing for a buyer who wants a well-regarded moving-magnet cartridge without paying up. Linn’s BASIK line has a good reputation for musical, easy listenability, and an excellent example at this level is the kind of listing that rewards a quick decision. The main thing to confirm is basic wear and fitment details, since cartridge condition matters more than cosmetics.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Linn Products: Brand Overview
Linn Products was founded in 1973 by Scottish engineer Ivor Tiefenbrun in Glasgow as a vehicle to manufacture the Sondek LP12 turntable, which would become the company's most iconic product and a cornerstone of high-fidelity audio. The brand emerged during the golden era of British hi-fi with a revolutionary "source first" philosophy—challenging the prevailing industry belief that loudspeakers mattered most by demonstrating that superior sound quality begins with the audio source. This foundational principle has guided the company's engineering ethos for over five decades.
Linn's product portfolio spans the complete hi-fi chain, from turntables and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers. The company introduced the world's first microprocessor-controlled preamplifier and power amplifier in 1985 (the LK1 and LK2), establishing itself as an electronics specialist. From 2007 onward, Linn pivoted toward digital music streaming, becoming an early adopter of network-based audio playback supporting studio master-quality recordings at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, and discontinued CD player production in 2009 to focus on this strategic direction.
Linn occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and collectors for its uncompromising engineering approach and longevity. The brand's reputation rests on meticulous product design, acoustic isolation principles, and a commitment to eliminating weak links in the signal chain—a philosophy that has made Linn one of the most influential manufacturers in hi-fi history and a benchmark for quality-focused audio engineering.
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