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Van Den Hul what is the best cart ?

I will probabely buy a van den hul cartridge, but regardless to the price, I don't know what to choose. My dealer says that black beauty gold 0.85mV is a very fine cartridge, but I read a lot of very fine reviews of the colibri.
And about the colibri what should be the best ? copper or gold ? 0.20mv or 0.30mv ?
I've got a VPI aries 3 + JMW 10.5i and for the moment a zyz 4D copper.

Thanx
andychris
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stringreen
6,376 posts
 
VanDenHul has a reputation of poor quality control. You should consider Lyra, Ortofon, ....even if you can find a used Benz LPS in good shape.
pani
1,214 posts
 
I dont think any VDH will beat the Zyx 4D unless you are looking for a change in voicing.
andrew9405
225 posts
 
Keep the cartridge and buy more vinyl.
vusi_khumalo
72 posts
 
...unless you were looking for a higher output cart. May I suggest that you share your reasons for looking at a VdH, and your phonostage.
qdrone
1,039 posts
 
Is the Colibri a match for your tonearm? It does not match all arms because of the shorter cantliver. Van den hul states the gold wiring is the best but admits the gold coils lose musicality faster over time compared to copper and silver. Read as much on line before buying.VDH does make stylus for other brands like sumiko and other manufacturers.
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