Should I buy a VDH Colibri or Black Beauty?

I've heards from one source that the BB sounds better, despite being cheaper. Also seen a lot of used Colibris around, not many BBs. Any comments will be very welcome.
Simon

lutenist07-11-2009 5:06pm

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jimjoyce25 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 215 posts 07-15-2009 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Question regarding loading: I believe the Colibris are 47k. Is your experience that they work best with a phono stage that is also at 47k?
rauliruegas Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,900 posts 07-15-2009 at 07:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dear Jimjoyce: The manufacturer spec on my LOMC Van den Hul cartridges states: 500 Ohms and Iwas/am satisfied at: 100 Ohms. Regards and enjoy the music, Raul.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,650 posts 07-16-2009 at 06:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They vary from unit to unit in internal resistance. Therefore, a 47K ohm load would be good for some and not for others. Mine has a relatively high internal resistance. (Cannot recall the number.) vdH recommends "200 ohms to 47K ohms" for the load resistance. JimJoyce, any MC or MM cartridge will have an internal resistance or impedance way below 47K, so I was not sure exactly what you were getting at.

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