And, by the way, the Blackbird was substantially cheaper than the Ortofon (Kontra H).
Sumiko Blackbird, Shindo and EAR
Hi've recently purchased a Sumiko blackbird. It produces the best sound I've never heard in my system: Shindo monbrison preamp, EAR 890 amp, Quads ESL57 + gradient woofer. If you wonder about a perfect match, this is one. A lot of air, great warmth, and yet amazing detail.