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Lyra and VPI Scout

Do Lyra cartridges work well with VPI Scout? I had a Benz H2, sounded horrible, could never get it to track well. I think it is defective and Benz is not handling it. I am currently using a older Benz Glider high output, tracks great, same table and alignment tool, go figure. I have a new phono preamp (Xono) that will accept all kinds of cartridge loads and liked the way a Lyra sounded on my friends old Mission table with a Mechanic tonearm. My table and that one are not in the same league but I wanted to know of anyone else is using Lyra cartridges with the Scout. I was looking at either a Delos or a Helikon. I am not sure about the compatibility with a jmw 9 tonearm.
tzh21y
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
I'm married to Lyra forever. Simply the best line of analogue carts. All of them.
tzh21y OP
1,654 posts
 
From what I heard at my friends house, I may have to agree with you. I was blown away.
draconis
11 posts
 
I'm using a Benz Wood H2 on my Classic and its fantastic. That said Lyra and VPI are always a good match...
tzh21y OP
1,654 posts
 
Given my experiences with Benz, and their customer support, the chances of me purchsing another one are slim to none. Originally, My friend had an issue with the Lyra riding too low and he had another one in days. That is the service we should expect, not the run around that I received.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Lyra cartridges are quite compatible with VPI arms. Go with the Delos or Kleos over the Helikon, which is what I currently own on a JMW 10.5i. Jonathann Carr confirms that either of these models are a step up in performance over the Helikon.
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