Lyra Delos A truth teller or what?

I have used benz micro cartridges in the past and heard the delos at a friends house and was impressed.  However, he has a zeta arm that may be better suited for this cartridge.  I read on a thread that technics was using the delos on their 1200gae when they first released it.  so i thought it was a match.  it does not quite have 100 hours on it yet but I do not see it filling ou in the lower mids much.  it is also very forward sounding on this table, that is something I am not used to as real live music does not sound that way and i attend a lot of concerts with symphony orchestras.

power cord is gutwire which was an improvement, I am using pure silver interconnects from table to phonostage, and phonostage to preamp.  The stillpoints has its good points.  It may be me just getting used to this table.  I am not liking the delos on it in my setup.  The benz ref s sounds fine.

I honestly think its a great table, the delos is just not my cup of tea.

tzh21y,

What have the various headshells that you have used contributed to the different setups. Have they been well made? Fit properly?  Only you can tell; but do you think the pure silver ICs your using contribute to the tipped up sound?

 I have thought from the beginning; when I heard it demo at Axpona 2016, that this table can and is a game changer.

 I am going to take it a little slower in the changes that I make to the Technics, The one thing that stood out in that demo. I was the only person in the room. Stability of soundstage and images within was just outstanding. Helped make each instrument standout in 3D.

Can you comment on what the Stillpoint record weight contributes.

Appreciate your thoughts.

nkonor

what you heard is what I heard in demo.  the silver interconnects may have some influence.  I really think that there is nothing wrong with the delos on this table.  It is just not the sound I prefer.  it is a very detailed sound.  The table has a very accurate sound with a slight hint of warmth.  the 1200g is very neutral sounding.  The Stillpoints LPI really enhances focus, sometimes too much.  soemtimes i like to listen with it, sometimes without it.  The Lyra sounds better on the VPI.  The Benz sounds better on the Technics.  Its just that the benz is not a good tracking cartridge.  at least not in my experience.  It can be siblant but the things it does right I really like.  It makes classical sound like the real thing.  if you go to concerts you will know what I mean.  The Lyra does very well with older recordings which makes it a difficult thing unless I want 2 cartridges for different things.

The headshells have made a significant difference in sound.  some things sound better, some things do not. the heavier you go, the more bass and less air in upper treble.  The stock headshell seems to be the best so far.  The Lyra seems to need more effective mass, more weight, a heavier arm to sound its best imho.  The benzs are more medium compliance and sound good.  The ortofon cadenzas have lower compliance, but are heavier than the Lyra so they might work pretty well.