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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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kingdombuildingcon OP
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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.
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mayoradamwest
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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?
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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. 
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mayoradamwest
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Beautiful setup! Types of music? What sound profile are you looking for? Electronics seem to the warm side?
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If you mean mid range bump by warm, no. I would disagree with that. I Would say the timber is very honest.  it’s on the darker side though. It’s clashing between transparent and dark. I cannot say I’m lacking detail.  The AQ zero gets a lot out of the components.  As far as music, your typical hifi junk, Jazz vocals, Elvis Presley to dire straits.  I’m sitting roughly at 200 records. 
I could see the sound Smith or the Lara both doing really well. I think the Lara Would at youth. I think the sound Smith would just get out of the way.  
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