OK, I'll try.
Well, when it was the current Linn cart, I believe it retailed for approx £1800, so it should be bloody superb for that money.
The good news is that it is, at least in my opinion.
Good,powerful, deep & defined bass end, great imaging, plenty of detail & a sweet top end as well. I find it difficult to fault, but then again I've not heard many carts of a similar price to comapre it to.
Previously I had a Lyra Dorian which I think is a great cart at the £600 price point. Typical Lyra, detailed, bags of energy, possibly a bit over-bright in some systems.
The ArkivB improves on the Dorian in all respects (as it should do for the ££), with a sweeter top end & the bass power being the biggest improvements to my ears.
A good mate of mine has a similar set-up to me & is presently using an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, which is definitely a superb cart, but when he heard my ArkivB I definitely got the impression that he thought the Linn was better.
Summing up, if you could get an ArkivB for the £6-700 region & you've got confidence that it isn't shagged out i just can't imagine anyone being less than totally thrilled with it.
A pro. review here.
http://www.stereophile.com/phonocartridges/200linn/index.html
Hope that helps
Matt.
Thanks a lot Matt, that is really helpful.
For about the same kind money I am also getting a slightly used Lyra Delos. Have you heard the Delos ? What would be your pick ?