Linn Axis Turntable Purchase?

[PerfectDrug]

A friend of mine has a Linn Axis turntable he has offered to sell me. It is in mint condition, cosmetically and functionally (aside from the normal swirl marks on the plastic dust cover). He is the original owner and had purchased it 25 yrs ago. It has a Linn Basik Plus tonearm, and Linn K9 cartridge. What would be a fair price to offer him? Thanks.

 

[beatcomber]

I just sold one for $300 with a Red Ed. I tried getting $350-$400, and there were no takers.

 

[PerfectDrug]

I just sold one for $300 with a Red Ed. I tried getting $350-$400, and there were no takers.

Is that a better cartridge than the k9?