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Kiseki Purpleheart

I currently have an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze. I'm thinking about a switch to the Kiseki Purpleheart.
In this price range-3K..what other carts should I consider?
Associated gear- Pass XP-17- Pass Int-60- Martin Logan Montis-VPI Prime Signature
I want to stay with a Low Output/MC...but would consider a Moving Iron.
Any thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
krelldog
tablejockey
4,081 posts
 
"Disturbing to hear about those quality issues."

big_greg-

I typically have good luck with gear. Likely, no real concern in your case.
The KB does have subtle refinement compared the the ART9 overall-particularly the mids/highs.  It should, being 2X the cost!

I've heard the KPH in a few systems. Very nice.


rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Dear @krelldog: Ortofon is very good cartridge design/manufacturer and this one of its great top cartridges and is new at good price:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9j28h-ortofon-mc-a95-moving-coil-cartridge-never-used-cartridges

and the one you ask for:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9j105-kiseki-purple-heart-n-s-brand-new-cartridges


and this is very good offer too and very good quaklity performer too:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9fa15-zyx-universe-ii-cartridges


Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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snackeyp
455 posts
 
I owned a Purple Heart for about two years and thought it was very nice.
I switched it out for a Lyra Kleos and am much happier with the Lyra.  Granted, the Kleos is a jump in price but not by leaps and bounds.  

rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Dear @snackeyp  : You are rigth, the Kleos is truly exeptional cartridge and I know because I own it and forgot to give it as alternative.

@krelldog here the Kleos:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9j0g4-lyra-kleos-cartridges

R.
soundwatts
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