The Delos can be finicky as I found out when i first set it up. Its not very forgiving. once you have it set up properly, for the money, its a great value. I think it sounds better than the Kleos which costs much more.
Lyra Delos or Hana ML
Has anyone compared these 2 phono cartridges? I was set on buying the Hana but now I'm seeing reviews where the Delos is a better option (albeit a much more costly one). I can't afford the Umami.. My arm is a REGA RB2000 on a SOTA Star table (Pass Aleph ono for the phono stage) . The tonearm has mediium mass, I'm told. Would prefer something on the more rich, lush side (isn't that what analog is all about?).
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My only advice on this choice is that you (or someone that can do it for you) need to set that Lyra PERFECT to get the best sound out of it. Even the smallest adjustment is audible (my experience). I suggest a USB microscope and a MINTLP protractor. MINT will make you a custom protractor based on the tonearm specs and mounting distance. It’s frosted glass and mirror with lines that are a fraction of a human hair so to get the tip of that diamond on the arc, the microscope is a huge help. Plugs right into your phone or tablet.
Good luck with your decision
When you get it dead on (including VTA) you will know it. |
@alvinnir2 if you ultimately sold the replacement Benz, what are you running now? I’m about to pull the trigger on the Benz Wood SL (replacing a Hana SL) |
This is likely not the answer you wanted to hear. After some upgrades to the digital end of my system, I ultimately sold all my analog gear, All at top dollar, including all my LPs. All sold within a day or 2 of my listing them. Thought I'd never say it but, I don't miss it one bit. And I have been a vinyl spinning audiophile for over 50 years. |
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