Wanted: Ortofon Kontrapunkt B cartridge

[mikeyb]

having seen good reports of this cartridge I fancy trying one.

Anyone have one for sale?

Thanks.

[Bigman80]

having seen good reports of this cartridge I fancy trying one.

Anyone have one for sale?

Thanks.Keep an eye on the Ortofon Treasure Trove. They get them in periodically.

There are a couple online too but no history with them.

It's a worldie of a cart. Good luck!

[Bigman80]

https://mobile.willhaben.at/object/242479365/

[Bigman80]

https://www.cjm-audio.de/phono/tonabnehmer/#cc-m-11676231812

[RobbieGong]

Blimey, were gonna have two or three after one of these at the same time - SCRAMBLE !! :eek: :)

[Boyse6748]

Go for the Kontrapunkt C a stunning cartridge. One going on the Bay for £1350 NOS (never been out the box) you won’t have another chance.

Peter




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[RobbieGong]

Go for the Kontrapunkt C a stunning cartridge. One going on the Bay for £1350 NOS (never been out the box) you won’t have another chance.

Peter




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Yep, saw that. Was above the B in the range, can only imagine it is excellent. NOS as well so yes, very unlikely there'll be another. Only draw back will likely be the price.

I dont think the boys were looking to spend that much, but yeah, a rare opportunity

[Boyse6748]

Yep, saw that. Was above the B in the range, can only imagine it is excellent. NOS as well so yes, very unlikely there'll be another. Only draw back will likely be the price.

I dont think the boys were looking to spend that much, but yeah, a rare opportunity

Yes indeed , it a shed load of money, if I hadn’t just purchased something else.... it would have been mine.

Hay ho....

Some stuff is just....... has got to be !!


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[mikeyb]

I’ve already sent 2 messages to the seller in Germany, but as yet no reply so I figure I’d leave it alone if they can’t be bothered replying.

[Bigman80]

I’ve already sent 2 messages to the seller in Germany, but as yet no reply so I figure I’d leave it alone if they can’t be bothered replying.Fair enough. They do seem to operate a little different over there. Still, they might come back to you.

[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 [emoji4]

[mikeyb]

It's a belter of day, get your Ortofons out [emoji6]