2. analog
  3. 118996-71174

VPI Traveler and Lyra Delos

Is the Delos overkill on the Traveler? I have a Dynavector 20x2M currently, but I'm keeping an eye out for a replacement sooner rather than later. 
analogphotog
hwsworkshop
36 posts
 

If you want a great time put an Atlas on a Traveler and sit back and enjoy the sound, it is wonderful.  Yes, it will be better on the Prime but that does not say it will not be almost as wonderful on the Traveler.  The arm on the Traveler is excellent and plays way above its price point.

All that being said I would put the money towards a Prime and be future proof against any cartridge they come up with.

HW

bifwynne
2,206 posts
 
hwsworkshop .... could these be Harry Weisfeld in stealth mode.  :)  If so ... regards.
Harry ... can I assume that you would put the {VPI Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval} on matching up the Lyra Kleos with the Classic 3 tonearm (stainless steel version).
As I said above, maybe I just like sonic swill, but the combo (my rig) sounds A-OK to me.  So I guess I am confused ... why the "big t'zindik" about fixed gimbal arms?  Why not a VPI unipivot????
hwsworkshop
36 posts
 

Out of stealth and into the light!!

I love the uni-pivot, it is in my reference system with the JBL's and the Blades but I had to play with gimbaled and yoke bearing assemblies to be sure.  In reality the Yoke arm sounds better to me than the gimbaled but they are very close, the uni-pivot has more air than either of them and slightly less powerful bass but just as defined and detailed.

I have been using Lyra's on uni-pivots for decades, they are a perfect match just require a bit of setup time.  Actually me reference is the Atlas on a 12" 3D printed uni-pivot, for me it is the best in the world.

HW

bifwynne
2,206 posts
 

Harry,

As I mentioned above, I mounted a Lyra Kleos on my hot-rodded VPI Classic "2.7" TT.  That is, my plinth is a "standard" Classic 1/2 and the tonearm and base is the Classic 3 stainless steel version.

Can you share some set-up tips for guys like me to get the most out of the rig. 

I tried to set VTF at the recommended mass and took care in setting overhang with the VPI jig. Also, to the best of my ability, azimuth appears to be spot on.  What else??  VTA is basically set with the arm almost parallel to the platter.

That's not to say ... my vinyl rig doesn't sound great.  But I guess I am concerned that I got used to listening to sonic swill and don't know any better.

Thanks and Happy New Year.

Bruce


More to discover