Koetsu vs Dynavector vs Lyra??

My 2 cents worth having lived with and enjoyed 2 carts in the Lyra line : the Helikon and the Skala. Both are outstanding in terms of detail retrieval, bottom end slam though you could argue that the house sound is a wee bit on the analytical side. When I traded up it was a choice between the Titan i and the new Transfiguration L Orpheus. The price is almost similar and IMHO you owe it to yourself to audition the amazing new Orpheus L. Its a tad more musical than the Lyras.
NJoy

As Raul has said, I am not sure you can go wrong with any of theses cartridges. They are all excellent. I used a Rosewood Signature for years and loved it. Tried the Zyx Airy 3 and did'nt really like it that much. Now on a Benz Micro LP and just love the sound, but it still is'nt a Koetsu.
I plan to get another sometime, probably 2nd hand and it will be a Rosewood Signature Platinum or one of the Urushi's. But really, XV1 S, Orpheus, perhaps Ortofon Winfield, I do'nt think you can go wrong with any of them. Nor should you have a problem, considering how much they all cost

If you like the Koetsu sound, I suggest staying with Koetsu. You won't find that kind of sound anywhere else. Except maybe with Grado. The Dynavectors and Lyras tend to the more neutral, more detail resolving.

>>the amazing new Orpheus L. Its a tad more musical than the Lyras.<<

I'm not sure what "musical" means and therefore avoid using the term.

However, the new Orpheus L is a bit more polite and refined in its' presentation vis a vis the Titan. Both are excellent cartridges.

My XV-1t just arrived and has only a few hours so I cannot offer a detailed analyis yet but initial impression would be a hypothetical melding of the Titan and Orpheus. Tremendous precision and sophistication.

My personal fav remains the My Sonic Lab Eminent Ultra BE.

Dealer disclaimer.

Audiofeil,

Im not familiar with the My Sonic Lab Eminent Ultra BE, but have heard the XV-1t and think it is very good. Can you tell me what you prefer about the My Sonic Lab and also what phono do you use with the two?
Pär