Linn’s first new tonearm design in over 15 years.
WHAT does it bring to the table?
By Anthony Alias
The Arko is Linn’s first original tonearm design since the Ekos SE in 2006. It is a high-performance model benefiting from ultra-modern manufacturing techniques that allow it to attain tolerances that were not possible only a few years ago. The Arko’s price point slots it in between the now-discontinued Akito 3 and Linn’s flagship Ekos SE. Linn’s new arm is, of course, available separately but is also part of the Selekt LP12 bundle, along with the new Kendo moving coil cartridge. For those not familiar with the current incarnation of this iconic turntable, the LP12 is a modular and upgradeable design that is available in three performance levels: Majik, Selekt, and Klimax. For the purpose of this review, I’ll be pitting the Arko directly against the Linn Akito 3 tonearm to see just how much of an upgrade it really is.
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