Ikeda IT-407 SS Stainless Steel Rare NIB with IT VTA 06 Tower

Rare, NIB Ikeda IT-407 SS Stainless Steel (12" Length) model serial #014 includes optional stainless steel IT VTA 06 tower, a set of spare Ikeda removable headshells and factory DIN-to-RCA pure 6N Copper wire tonearm cables.  This tonearm was in storage and originally purchased new, and never used or mounted.  A truly exceptional model which is not often seen for sale, this example is in pristine condition with original wood box, owners manual, accessories, warranty registration and all original paperwork.  A limited warranty will be included to the buyer.  This beautiful, high mass, Japanese tonearm has been carefully kept in a climate controlled storage facility for the last year.  The only accessory which was ever taken out of the original box and plastic bag was the SS VTA tower, which remains in pristine condition, not a scratch anywhere to be seen, as shown above.  This is a precision, hand built end-of-the-road Japanese tonearm meant for the discerning analog enthusiast seeking the finest in musicality, refinement and playback when paired with a suitable, world class low to medium low compliance phonograph cartridge.      

List MSRP price $19,100.  Reasonable, serious offers considered.  No low ball offers, this is not a fire sale.

Ikeda IT-407 SS specifications:

Overall length: 388mm / Effective length: 307mm / Tracking error: + 2 ° to 0 °
35'Weight: 1.02kg (single unit), 1.68kg (including IT-VTA-06 Base Tower)
Needle pressure application range: 0 to 5 g (0.5 step) / Arm height adjustment range: 20 to 60 mm
Cartridge shell balance: 6 to 38.5 g / Attached head shell IS-9SS (own weight: 23.9 g)

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Christopher Thornton
Artisan Fidelity
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www.artisanfidelity.com
219.933.8115