Soundsmith - Hyperion vs lyra ETNA


I am have a EMT 6.0 cartridge. I'm looking to jump up. Maybe... The EMT Is a great player on my Brinkmann Oasis. smooth realistic and a heap of soul. I have had alot of great moments with it. If I do jump up it will be one of these 2. Does anyone have experience with both of these? I have heard the lyra quit a few times. I know what it does and it does alot well.  I feel like lyra is alot like ARC. Ton of dynamic and clarity, but missing a tad of texture and touch. EMT was my yin to my thoughts on lyra.
Soundsmith I got one good listen at RMAF last year and it really sounded to be great, but I was with ALL gear I dont know.. but ita kinda sounded like it just got out of the way..
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I’ve not heard the EMT 6, but I would have thought from what I read that it’s not really in the same class as the Lyra Etna. Also not really the same price category either. 
I recently we through some exploration on cartridges including the Etna. I started with the Koetsu Onyx Platinum, then Koetsu Urushi Black, then Lyra Etna SL. I also listened extensively to the Air Tight PC-1 and non-SL Etna, and several Clear Audio cartridges. 
While I had the Onyx Platinum ($10k) on for a while, when I switched to the Etna SL ($10k) it was a huge step up. The SL has texture and detail that seems to surpass anything under $10k and lost nothing in mids sweetness to the Koetsu. Also, the Lyra tracks way better than any other cartridge I tried. This was especially important for orchestral music.  
You are right. The EMT is not in the same category. That is why I'm looking to upgrade. I know the soundsmith and the Lyra are the next level. I'm more looking to see about the character. If the EMT had a "next level" I think I would be moving up the line. The new SS Hyperion  Is the only thing I have heard that can give the ETNA a run. Would love to hear if anyone has xp with both.
what’s the sound you’re looking for? There are lots of great cartridges in this range including the ones I mentioned. What’s the rest of your setup?
Right now EMT 6.0 Brinkman oasis, Analysis plus phono cable, 
Shindo Masseto with AU 23- SUT, CJ LP125+ amp, AQ Thunderbird speaker cable. Wilson Sabrina speakers. 
Beautiful setup! Types of music? What sound profile are you looking for? Electronics seem to the warm side?