Kontrapunkt B or karat 17Dmk2

Hi,

which one to choose between these two. i'm using Clearaudio Champion with RB250/michellweight/LC audio phono stage.

Thanks

hi502-27-2006 3:22am

hi5 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 60 posts 02-27-2006 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete or ZYX RS10
newmanoc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 295 posts 03-01-2006 at 01:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I sorry, I have to say it - don't buy a karat 17Dmk2 unless you have heard it in a system that is similar to yours. In my system it was horrible, absolutely lacking in bass, as though all my music was being voiced by a castrati. Reasonable people like the cartridge, though, so I can only conclude that in their systems it must sound very different.
hi5 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 60 posts 03-01-2006 at 04:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks man, how's the zyx?
readster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 241 posts 03-01-2006 at 05:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may have had a defective 17D, because i think it's one of the best sounding carts. i think the short cantilever it the key, very clear, crisp bass, and highs, but the midrange is just simply magical, this is the cart. for me, but as you say, obviously not for everyone, the comment about no bass, does make me suspect maybe a defective cartridge though.