Consider getting your 103 retipped by SoundSmith or Expert Stylus. You will then have a cartridge that will compete with very expensive models in the 'audiophile' compulsories and probably beat them in musical gestalt.
Kontrapunkt C vs H
Unhappy with my Denon 103pro I am looking to upgrade my cartridge. Initially I was looking to choose between Lyra and zyx but after a recent phono stage upgrade I am somewhat broke.
I am getting a decent offer on ortofon kontrapunkt C and H. I am looking for a lively and dynamic cartridge which can do both rock and classical well. I listen to all kinds of music so I am looking for an all rounder cartridge. On the couple of occasions I heard the zyx I actually found them to be great all rounders but a good zyx is expensive. The kontrapunkt on the other hand is pretty high in the ortofon line up and costing about the same as an entry level zyx. That's the logic I am currently stuck with. Am I thinking right?
I am getting a decent offer on ortofon kontrapunkt C and H. I am looking for a lively and dynamic cartridge which can do both rock and classical well. I listen to all kinds of music so I am looking for an all rounder cartridge. On the couple of occasions I heard the zyx I actually found them to be great all rounders but a good zyx is expensive. The kontrapunkt on the other hand is pretty high in the ortofon line up and costing about the same as an entry level zyx. That's the logic I am currently stuck with. Am I thinking right?