Kontrapunkt B

[Jimbo]

Thank you James! I enjoy hearing from someone who has the vocabulary to put what they are hearing into words. It really is a talent. But I’m afraid you’ve got me wanting to spend large sums of Money! My ‘table and arm, along with my pre, are capable of sporting a much better cartridge than what I’m now using. (Sumiko BP special III). I ask myself, “This sounds so great! But could a better cartridge bring me greater happiness?”, it seems you have answered that question, now I’m wondering what am I missing out on? Apparently a lot! I’ve enjoyed your musings on the KB, you’ve really got me thinking, and counting my pennies.

Russell

Its wonderful when someone kindly gives you the opportunity to hear a great cartridge in your own system. The Kontrapunkt B really does tick all the boxes I was looking for in a MC cartridge and more. If you can get to try one I don't think you would be disappointed. I know a lot of audiophiles have been convinced MC cartridges are definitely the way to go. I wasn't one until now!

[karma67]

Just to add a bit of balance I went from a cadenza black to a Denon 103 and really couldn’t be happier, I’ve learnt it’s not all about the fancy stylus tip.

[Jimbo]

Your absolutely right Jamie it's not all about the fancy stylus. I am not sure if it's even about buying the top of the range cartridge like the Cadenza black. It's all about finding a cartridge that has synergy with your system and delivers what is important too you sonically.

[karma67]

Having said that though jumbo I wouldn’t mind hearing the Kontrapunkt b lol

[Bigman80]

Having said that though jumbo I wouldn’t mind hearing the Kontrapunkt b lol

jumbo

FG stylus has been on the cartridges I've like most.

[Jimbo]

I have been called that before

The Kb is the first cartridge I have heard with a FG stylus, it is also the first cartridge i have heard with a Ruby cantilever.

It is also the first MC cartridge I have heard that makes me want to go out and buy one asap!

[Bigman80]

I have been called that before

The Kb is the first cartridge I have heard with a FG stylus, it is also the first cartridge i have heard with a Ruby cantilever.

It is also the first MC cartridge I have heard that makes me want to go out and buy one asap!

Listening to it now. Just does things "right".

[Jimbo]

Having said that though jumbo I wouldn’t mind hearing the Kontrapunkt b lol

If you can get your hands on one Jamie it is definitely worth listening too. I could happily live with a KB and I dont think I would bother looking for another MC.

Interesting that the chap who lent me this cartridge also runs a 103r and is I believe as happy with that cartridge in his system.

[karma67]

Sorry mate bloody predictive texts! Lol

[Jimbo]

Sorry mate bloody predictive texts! Lol