Currently have a fully "Naimed" LP12 with prefix/HiCap,82 x2 HiCaps[soon to be S'cap],250,SBLs.Cartridge 4yrs old & thinking of change.Looking for something a little less overbearing in treble especially as I like string quartets[which can be strident at the best of times].Was wondering about Dynavector or Ortofon.Budget approx.£750.I hear there is a replacement for the Lydian Beta:anyone heard that yet?
Simon
s.douglass@btinternet.comPosted on: 21 October 2002 by Andrew Randle
A big vote for the "Ortofon Kontrapunkt b" cartridge. Extremely tuneful and atmospheric with a controlled treble, while maintaining a high involvement and immersion factor.
Andrew
Andrew Randle
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Posted on: 22 October 2002 by Frank Abela
The Ortofon KontrapunktB is bang on the money at £750. Excellent pace, although not the best tonally. If you prefer tone, then Dynavector's XX2 is the one to have although that breaks the budget big time at £1000. The Dynavector isn't as pacey however.
I prefer the Dynavector, but I am biassed since I use a Te Kaitora which I think is the bee's knees, and I used to use a DV 17D2 before that.
Try to get a demo of the two cartridges in a Naim'd LP12. They are quite different to each other and the dem is relatively easy since they're the same height and use the same boards, so all that's needed is two armtops - piece of cake. Incidentally, the Ortofon is quite a bit louder than the Dynavector which has nearly half the output.
Regards,
Frank.
All opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of any organisations I work for, except where this is stated explicitly.
Posted on: 22 October 2002 by Bosh
My vote is for the XX2. Derek at NAF in Loughborough on 01509 246002 can dem this in an LP12/Naim system
