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Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)
Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)
Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)
Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)
Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)
Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)
Linn Ekos Mark 1  (Preowned, Ref 001761)

Linn Ekos Mark 1 (Preowned, Ref 001761)

Regular price £935.00 £850.00 Sale

Lovely example of a late Mark 1 Ekos.

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

Arm sweeps smoothly over horizontal plane when a small bias is applied.

70 on the swing test.

Very slight blemishes on the underside of the tube near the yoke but these are hidden. 

The VTF is slightly preloaded so the actual force is more than indicated by the dial, so you'll need to use a scale for cartridge setup.

No original packaging.

Cable not included

 

 

 

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)