Comments on: van den Hul XGW Colibri Signature Stradivarius Moving Coil Cartridge: A New Contender for State-of-the-Art

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By: Myles Astor

Myles Astor — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:33:00 +0000

In reply to Stephen Fleschler. Hi Stephen, Thanks for reading PF! I reviewed the original Benz Ruby back in the 90s for TAS and found it a very good cartridge. Of course, it's been improved since then including a new stylus IIRC. So can understand your enthusiasm. So yes, I think if you liked the BR, you will like the new vdh cartridges. Same sort of smoothness and musicality with more refinement and less weaknesses. Like with all cartridges, just make sure match to the appropriate arm too.

By: Stephen Fleschler

Stephen Fleschler — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:32:00 +0000

Sounds like a perfect blend for my system. Not too cold, not too warm, just right sounding. I gave up on Lyra's 12 years ago. I listen to mostly classical, opera, jazz and pre-80s rock. Currently use a Benz Ruby 3. Looks like a Colibri Stradivarius non-signature version is in my future.