JBC CD-B (245 handle)
JBC · station
The bench standard in professional electronics: what repair pros and labs reach for, and the reason 'JBC clone' is a product category.
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At a glance
⚑ flag an error| Type | station |
|---|---|
| Tip / cartridge system | JBC C245 cartridges |
| Power | The reference cartridge station; instant recovery, sleep-in-stand. |
| Supply | Mains |
| Typical price | $600-850 (street, varies) |
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Which one do I buy?
vs the clones: the JBC is what they're cloning — you pay 8-10x for consistency, cartridge longevity, ergonomics and support. If soldering is your living, it amortizes; if it's your hobby, the clones exist for you.
The tips you'll actually be buying
JBC C245 cartridges — The general-purpose JBC cartridge (T245 handle) — the workhorse format. Fits: JBC CD-B and 245-handle stations; Aixun T3A; Sugon T36; Jabe UD-1200; most 'JBC-compatible' clone stations and handles (Aifen, KNOKOO...). Not interchangeable with C210/C115 handles (different geometry and power class). Full compatibility matrix →
Counterfeit check
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Gotchas to know
- Cartridge prices (~$30-50 genuine) are the ongoing cost — and the counterfeit magnet.
- Model naming (CD-2BQF etc.) encodes region/bundle; buy via a distributor who'll spec it for you.