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Linn Ekos Mark 2  (Preowned, Ref 001664)
Linn Ekos Mark 2  (Preowned, Ref 001664)
Linn Ekos Mark 2  (Preowned, Ref 001664)
Linn Ekos Mark 2  (Preowned, Ref 001664)
Linn Ekos Mark 2  (Preowned, Ref 001664)

Linn Ekos Mark 2 (Preowned, Ref 001664)

Regular price £1,425.00 £1,325.00 Sale

 Nice clean example of an original (NOT upgraded) Mark 2 Ekos.

Both dials move freely and both vertical and horizontal bearings are smooth.

Sweeps across the horizontal plane with only a small anti skate force applied.

One minor blemish on arm tube just in front of yoke.

The dot is in fact red not silver as it looks in the photos due to the light.

Cable not included

Will be shipped in generic tonearm packaging.


 

 

Ekos Product History

Two variants unofficially referred to as Mark 1 & Mark 2

1988 Mark 1 Introduced

Mark II with improved bearings introduced (S/N 6200)

1991 Slot less pillar introduced (S/N 6490)

2007 Production ceased (around S/N 10634)

Note: Some Mark 1’s may have been returned to the factory for the bearing upgrade.

 

Ekos Mark 2 Description

A precision tonearm manufactured to sub-micron tolerances to get the most music from the cartridge.

  • Temperature compensated precision springs ensure constant tracking and bias forces
  • Rigid construction, ultra-low friction bearings and clean room assembly to guarantee performance and longevity.
  • All key components machined from solid to ensure no unwanted vibration disturbs the music.
  • Advanced alloys and adhesives to maximise strength and mechanical integrity.
  • Low-loss cable and gold connectors to ensure no music signal is lost. In transmission to preamplifier.
  • Easy to use hydraulic lift/lower device.

 

Ekos Mark 2 Specification

Effective Mass: 11.5 g

Cartridge Weight Range: 4-9g

Pivot to Stylus: 211 mm

Stylus Overhang: 18 mm

Tracking down force: Adjustable by precision spring

Bias Force: Adjustable by precision spring

 

Source: Linn Hi-Fi music for life (1993)