I am a user of Ortofon Cartridges for a couple of years.
I am happily making my way up the ladder of Ortofon Models.
My main stimulant to adopt Ortofon Cartridges was from hearing a Ortofon Vienna as a standard build and then at a later date it had received a modified / Upgrade Build, that incorporated new generation modern Ortofon Technology used in later generation MC's.
The Vienna and Jubilee share similar technology, even though both having a different Spec.
They are early produced models that are using Neodymium Magnets, WRD and Boron.
These technologies are the cornerstone of the Ortofon Sound, that have been successfully built upon.
Since my ownership of a Kontrapunkt B Ortofon Cartridge that was modified / rebuilt and has used modern Ortofon MC technology on the build.
The above Cartridges have been A/B Compared, the K'B does not match the Vienna.
The Standard Vienna, from recollection 'when rebuilt', seemed to have a
perceived improvement when I auditioned it.
It was this audition that prompted the decision to rebuild the K'B.
The rebuilt K'B when listened to with the rebuilt Vienna is a more desirable comparison, with the Vienna being noticeably better.
I know of some with the modified/rebuilt older generation Ortofon Cartridges that have rcently began to use Cadenza's in their system, as a additional Cartridge.
Due to the Pandemic and the imposed restrictions, I am yet to audition
a Cadenza in comparison to a Older Generation Cartridge.
Note: all the above comparisons, have taken place on the same TT, Tonearm and Head Shell Model, On a system that is familiar, but not owned.
I myself have taken this a little further and have purchased a Cadenza Black because of the Latest Technology and Aucurum Wire.
I see this as a Coil Material that will help with producing a SQ I am impressed by.
The C'B is to be modified / rebuilt when the Pandemic recedes.
The C'B and Windfeld are both produced from 2008.
They share similar Materials in their construction.
They Share Neodymium Magnets , Aucurum Wire, WRD and a
Boron Cantilever,
The C'B and Windfeld have a Different Stylus and the Windfeld has the FSE Technology on board.
How much impact the FSE Technology when combined with the other technology used on a SQ is a unknown to me, and I have no recollection of seeing it discuused.
A research will show there are Stylus available that will be a extremely close match to a Replicant 100 and a C'B could be retipped with a close match stylus.
FG Stylus might be a good place to start, as the Cadenza Bronze are being seen with FG retips.
The Windfeld Ti is produced from 2017 and has a body produced from a New Material Technology Body which is claimed to offer
( Improved Vibration Control )
I am sure there are to be differences perceived for the SQ of each Cartridge when compared, that is for sure.
I look forward to the reports on the perceived differences, if the OP chooses to take on the Windfeld.
I am happily making my way up the ladder of Ortofon Models.
My main stimulant to adopt Ortofon Cartridges was from hearing a Ortofon Vienna as a standard build and then at a later date it had received a modified / Upgrade Build, that incorporated new generation modern Ortofon Technology used in later generation MC's.
The Vienna and Jubilee share similar technology, even though both having a different Spec.
They are early produced models that are using Neodymium Magnets, WRD and Boron.
These technologies are the cornerstone of the Ortofon Sound, that have been successfully built upon.
Since my ownership of a Kontrapunkt B Ortofon Cartridge that was modified / rebuilt and has used modern Ortofon MC technology on the build.
The above Cartridges have been A/B Compared, the K'B does not match the Vienna.
The Standard Vienna, from recollection 'when rebuilt', seemed to have a
perceived improvement when I auditioned it.
It was this audition that prompted the decision to rebuild the K'B.
The rebuilt K'B when listened to with the rebuilt Vienna is a more desirable comparison, with the Vienna being noticeably better.
I know of some with the modified/rebuilt older generation Ortofon Cartridges that have rcently began to use Cadenza's in their system, as a additional Cartridge.
Due to the Pandemic and the imposed restrictions, I am yet to audition
a Cadenza in comparison to a Older Generation Cartridge.
Note: all the above comparisons, have taken place on the same TT, Tonearm and Head Shell Model, On a system that is familiar, but not owned.
I myself have taken this a little further and have purchased a Cadenza Black because of the Latest Technology and Aucurum Wire.
I see this as a Coil Material that will help with producing a SQ I am impressed by.
The C'B is to be modified / rebuilt when the Pandemic recedes.
The C'B and Windfeld are both produced from 2008.
They share similar Materials in their construction.
They Share Neodymium Magnets , Aucurum Wire, WRD and a
Boron Cantilever,
The C'B and Windfeld have a Different Stylus and the Windfeld has the FSE Technology on board.
How much impact the FSE Technology when combined with the other technology used on a SQ is a unknown to me, and I have no recollection of seeing it discuused.
A research will show there are Stylus available that will be a extremely close match to a Replicant 100 and a C'B could be retipped with a close match stylus.
FG Stylus might be a good place to start, as the Cadenza Bronze are being seen with FG retips.
The Windfeld Ti is produced from 2017 and has a body produced from a New Material Technology Body which is claimed to offer
( Improved Vibration Control )
I am sure there are to be differences perceived for the SQ of each Cartridge when compared, that is for sure.
I look forward to the reports on the perceived differences, if the OP chooses to take on the Windfeld.