Wanted: Ortofon Kontrapunkt B cartridge

[Jimbo]

He came back to me and assured me it was low use.

[mikeyb]

He came back to me and assured me it was low use.

Thanks I'll give it some thought, although a UK one would be easier.

[NRG]

Why not go for the Cadenza blue? It’s the same as the KB in virtually every spec except for the stylus...it was the direct replacement for the KB. Google HI-Fi world ortofon cadenza review

[Bigman80]

Cadenza Blue

Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0,5 mV
Channel balance - < 1,2 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 23 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 15 dB
Frequency range at -3 dB - 20 Hz - 50 kHz
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz - +2/-1
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 12 μm/mN
Stylus type - Nude FG 70 on Ruby cantilever
Stylus tip radius - r/R 6/70
Tracking force range - 2,2-2,7 g (22-27 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 2,5 g (25 mN)
*) Typical value

Tracking angle - 20º
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 5 Ohm
Recommended load impedance - 50-200 Ohm
Cartridge body material - Stainless steel Aluminium
Cartridge colour - Blue/Black
Cartridge weight - 10,7 g

Different windings on the coil 6N v 6NX Silver

They aren't as alike as people think. Wait for a Kb

[mikeyb]

I'm in no rush so I'll wait on a B

[mikeyb]

It's a belter of day, get your Ortofons out