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petrat
31-07-2015, 07:04
Bought new from Deco Audio in October 2013 by present owner, costing £2580.

I have had quite a few cartridges over the last three years, hence this has played only 568 sides, which is around 250 hours usage. AN Io carts are demonstrably good for 3000+ hours, making this a very low mileage example. Perfect condition, in original wooden box, with over a thousand pounds saving on rrp.

Price £1500, incl. insured delivery.

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Tarzan
31-07-2015, 07:27
:stalks:
anubisgrau
31-07-2015, 16:08
This must be a big compliment to your SPU!
petrat
01-08-2015, 06:28
This must be a big compliment to your SPU!

Maybe ... sure, the Anniversary 95 works well on the particular arm/turntable I use, but the Io is much more flexible, sounding superb on every arm / turntable I've ever heard it on, and that's quite a few. I'd describe the A95 as slightly more 'flavoursome', whereas most would consider the Io to be, as near as dammit, neutral. Once described to me as the last cartridge you'll ever need, it really is the end destination for a lot of enthusiasts. I'm only putting it up for sale to part fund a future project, but I won't be in the slightest worried if it doesn't sell TBH.
petrat
07-08-2015, 22:38
Weekend bump.
petrat
09-08-2015, 21:01
New week bump.
petrat
17-08-2015, 10:46
Final reduction £1300, incl UK delivery
duncr2
18-08-2015, 07:38
Hi, is the io1 still available? Do you know the serial number?

Regards
Duncan
petrat
18-08-2015, 11:41
Email responded to, Duncan
Barry
18-08-2015, 18:00
Hi, is the io1 still available? Do you know the serial number?

Regards
Duncan

It says "0092" in the last of the photos.
petrat
18-08-2015, 18:53
Well spotted. Yes, I am not sure about AN's numbering system, but I have the receipt from when I bought it (new) from Deco Audio in October 2013. I recall it took over three weeks to arrive, while they made it, which was rather frustrating at the time. I am sure Peter at Deco will confirm provenance if required.

Still available.
petrat
21-08-2015, 17:27
Burp
petrat
25-08-2015, 10:34
Withdrawn from sale ... no longer available