You dont list your turntable/arm in your system. In my experience your have to mate your cartridge to the arm. Cartridge/arm interface makes a very big difference.
Lyra house sound isn't similar to neither Shelter or DV. It may have some signatures of Koetsu, but with more definition and details. Overall similar sounding Lyra cartridge will be a cheaper Lyra cartridge.
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