Location: Essex-Herts border
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I'm Matt.
Hmmm, beginning to think about a Cadenza (either blue or black) to replace my ageing Arkiv B in my Ekos/Orbe/AR PH5 set up. The Blue has a healthier output than the black, but I could just about stretch to a Black if it is really that much better.
Then again, a Linn Krystal is an obvious choice for the Ekos as an ArkivB replacement.
Anyone here have experience of an Arkiv vs Cadenza?
Robbie has a Caddy Black. Difference between them is mainly windings, cantilever and stylus. Never heard a Caddy black though. How much better it CAN be, well who knows
Ortofon have a limited amount of refurbished Kb in their Treasure Trove. Just Google "Ortofon Treasure Trove".
Just looked, it's gone. .
Location: Essex-Herts border
Posts: 141
I'm Matt.
I didn’t know about their “treasure trove” site. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll certainly keep an eye on it.
If anyone is reading this post who has experience listening to the Cadenza Bronze could you let me know your thoughts as I believe this is nearest Ortofon cartridge to the Kontrapunkt B.
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