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Boxed, Black, Linn Itokk LVII Pick Up Arm. Very Rarer in Great Condition - stored for over 16 years rnrnBoxed with inner and complete with original arm lead
Asking price is fair for a well-kept example. The Linn Ittok is a legendary tonearm from the 1980s–90s, and GBP 840 sits comfortably in the typical used range of GBP 700–950 depending on condition and completeness. "Excellent" condition justifies the upper half of that window. It's not a steal, but you're not overpaying for a genuinely sought-after piece that still competes sonically with arms costing three times as much today.
Before committing, verify the arm's pivot bearing play by gently rocking the cartridge side-to-side with the cueing lever raised—any notchy resistance or lateral slop signals wear. Confirm all original counterweight and VTA adjuster components are present and functional; replacements are scarce and expensive. Ask the seller directly about service history and whether it's been stored properly; the Ittok's magnesium tube can develop micro-corrosion if exposed to humidity or temperature swings. Request photos of the bearing assembly and any wear marks on the arm tube itself.
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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