Arkiv B vs Lyra SKALA
The SKALA's output is 0.5 mV against the Arkiv B's 0.4 mV and its tracking force 1.7 g against 1.9 g. Both share cartridge type (MC) and stylus type (Line_contact).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$990
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About the Arkiv B
The Linn Arkiv B is a refined low-output moving-coil phono cartridge featuring a boron cantilever and a line contact stylus for precise groove tracking and detailed sound reproduction. It has a weight of 7.4 grams and is designed to be used with rigid, medium-mass tonearms such as Linn's Ekos or Ittok. The cartridge offers excellent channel separation (better than 30 dB) and channel balance within ±0.5 dB at 1 kHz, with an output voltage of approximately 0.4 mV at 1 kHz (3.45 cm/s). It is optimized for a recommended load of greater than 50 ohms and a tracking force between 1.8 and 2.0 grams. The Arkiv B is known for its open neutrality, superior dynamics, and engineering refinement through several generations, making it suitable for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity vinyl playback.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MC
- Output Voltage
- 0.4 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.9 g
- Stylus Type
- line_contact
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 7.4 kg (16 lbs)
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