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Lyra Delos or Soundsmith Boheme for Space deck/arm

Hi.
I might want to upgrade to one of those in the future. Currently running Goldring 1042. The phono is AcousTech PH-1, it will easily accomodate either. So will the arm.
Which one would you prefer? What is your experience with these cartridges with other tables/arms?
I like coherent, balanced and dynamic sound. PRAT is very important, bass and soundstage too. I can sacrifice some resolution and imaging sharpness. Prefer warm side of the neutral, not too warm. I listen to a variety of music styles and traditions, from jazz/rock fusion to Nothern Indian by way of Spain's flamenco and vocals.
inna
wlutke
724 posts
 

+1 on the Bronze.
I like coherent, balanced and dynamic sound. PRAT is very important, bass and soundstage too. I can sacrifice some resolution and imaging sharpness. Prefer warm side of the neutral, not too warm.
That describes the cart to a tee. Quick, pure, dynamic, colorful and very slightly on the warm side.
inna OP
7,296 posts
 
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze is $2300 and even blue is close to $2000. This is not the kind of money I would be spending on cartridge. Besides, Ortofons have a reputation of sounding bright in some systems and have questionable customer service. I do not consider this company.
dinster
76 posts
 
There is no doubt in my mind the Delos is in a different league.
inna OP
7,296 posts
 
Dinster, thank you. Did you hear them both in similar set-ups? Or it is just your educated guess? If so - it is valuable as well.
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