I also feel the 105.2s can be a bit sharp depending on the material and source gear - I had a McIntosh before that was too polite and my current Levinsons feel a better match. Some of the better cartridges I have (eg audio technica) can also be a little searing with them.
The KUBE never came with these, only the 104s 105s and 107s. Interesting you thought the 104s were more palatable, they were generally regarded to be more forward and energetic and less of KEFs more signature laid back smooth sound they were known for at the time
I also feel the 105.2s can be a bit sharp depending on the material and source gear - I had a McIntosh before that was too polite and my current Levinsons feel a better match. Some of the better cartridges I have (eg audio technica) can also be a little searing with them.
The KUBE never came with these, only the 104s 105s and 107s. Interesting you thought the 104s were more palatable, they were generally regarded to be more forward and energetic and less of KEFs more signature laid back smooth sound they were known for at the time