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Posted by Paul Tobin (A ) on November 2, 2013 at 18:39:26

In Reply to: RE: REVIEW: Ortofon Cadenza Black Phono Cartridge posted by user510 on November 2, 2013 at 17:30:22:

Steve, I've really enjoyed my Jubilee over the years, amazingly it still plays really well after a lot of use. One of the reasons I went for the Black is that it has the same Shibata stylus, so I'm hoping for a similar long and consistent life.

FWIW, some months ago I actually bought a second low hours Jubilee (~50hr) from a person who purchased one NOS from William Thakker. That cartridge, while somewhat fresher sounding and perhaps a little cleaner tracking, sounded very similar to my well used example. I sold that Jubilee on as I was looking for something just a little different - which I found in the Black!

The great thing about the Black's extra clarity, transparency and liveliness (compared to the Jubilee) is that it doesn't come at the expense of any treble emphasis/brightness. The highs are more present/vivid, but it sounds more natural and realistic compared to the more laid back Jubilee.

BTW, nice turntable! Is that a Zeta arm?

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