Looking for Tonearm Advice/Suggestions

Lyra's are described by users as being Transparent and some might say are on the lean side of the scale.

The new TA might be less in the way and allowing this trait of the Cart's design to be perceived as an increased presence.

What does seem to be able to add to the 'Harsh' is the 6922's in the Chinook. When Tube Rolling using perfectly matched 6922's and E88CC's, there were 6922's used that could be described as 'nails on a Chalkboard' as a comparison to other Tubes used.

The TA, may have improved the Signal Sent, which in turn is enabling the Tubes to show of more of their own sonic offerings.

If the ideal is to lean further towards a Rich Tone on the scale, a SUT and Tube exchange might become the method to achieve this.  

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@pindac 

Thanks for these thoughts. I definitely prefer a richer/warmer tone and the thought did cross my mind about changing tubes on the Chinook. Pardon my ignorance though, what is SUT?

A SUT is a Step Up Transformer that is used in general to supply the LMOC Signal to a MM Phon' or MM Input of a MC/MM Phon'.

When used with the latter, think of it as a expansion of the sonic that can be produced.

I own both Types of Phon's referred to above and also have Two SUT's that are very regularly used with the MC/MM Phon'. Three variances to the sonic seasoning from one device.

@mulveling has put very good info on the forum about their experiences with SUT's in relation to the capability of delivering with a Rich Tone and Sonic Qualities that are preferred. 

Mullard E88CC's will be a wonderful experience, the early Late 50's - Early 60's will be even better, the -01 Affix is the Cream, but costly, the Vintage Valve Route demands Caveat Emptor as your friend. If acquired with a correct approach, the Phon' should be very capable of creating the Cheshire Cat Grin that will be permanent. 

Once the Vintage Valve is found, anxiety follows, as the want to secure a second set of Valves becomes quite controlling.  

@pindac 

Thank you. Very interesting. Much appreciated.

Dear @puppyt  : I can see that I'm late in your thread and you already pull the triger on the tonearm and seems to me that your first step should been to choose the new cartridge you want to own ( as the Umami Red. ) and then look for the tonearm that can match it the best inside your budget.

Anyway, maybe the Delos playing hours are to much or the cartridge/tonearm set up is not adequated yet.

You need to chek with a good protractor the cartridge/tonearm alignment and after that and trhough " test and error " process makes a fine tunning with the other cartridge set up parameters as: AZ, VTA/SRA,  VTF and the like In the other side the internal tonearm wiring is new and needs some time to settle down.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,

R.