Geor, the Akito II seems to be a highly overpriced arm. I got the II version right when it came out in Europe for around $350 on a Linn Basik. Now the Akito II is closer to $1000. Furthermore, while the Akito and Ekos did replace the Ittok, many users felt that the Ittok was still the superior arm. Looking back you can find many posts on Asylum, which claim the Ittok to be the better arm. I have not heard both on the same table though to make an actual comparison.
Linn of course insists otherwise.
Linn of course insists otherwise.