If any individuals really thinks the use of "Words" for a description such as,
"bad", "horrible", "wrong" is the best way to refer to their findings during a evaluation/assessment of a Product, especially about a product that has not got any easy to discover 'user reviews' that relate to the choice of ''Words" being selected.
In all the posts on this Thread, there is one Post that refers to a Perception of the MC have a High Frequency Emphasis when used in their System, but again, there is not any other information to inform on the Downstream Devices in the Vinyl Chain.
I can myself put on certain Vinyl Pressings from the 80's through a SUT and Valve Phon' and experience very over emphasised High Frequencies that are not attractive.
Such a experience is not a reason to condemn a Cartridge, it is about learning how to allow a Cartridge to perform at its best.
Taking a further look for something Downstream in the Vinyl Chain, might show a contributing factor to the cause of the concern raised in this report.
As it looks like the Hana Interfaced with the Downstream in a manner that was attractive and satisfying.
When making a choice for a different MC with the intention of the MC being able to punch above the weight of the capabilities of the Hana.
The improved design of the Lyra MC, may as a result of the improved Design element, be able to expose the Devices that are Downstream in the Vinyl Chain with a more noticeable and increased perception.
The Lyra Delos not seem to have the capability to offer a Presentation that reflects the need to use the "Words" that have been chosen to describe the MC's Interface into the used System.
A search will show that there are user reviews, that vary in the commentary, there is a reference that is not a condemnation of the MC,
but refers to the MC as revealing in the Upper Frequencies.
That description is in keeping with one Post made in this Thread, and
that post was also not condemning the MC.
Others users of the Lyra Delos are more complimentary, referring to the overall Balance across the frequencies and the good impressions it has made when used in their Vinyl Chain.
When assessing a Item to be purchased, it is best to gather a broad spectrum of the user reports.
Trying to identify the Systems Types that the users had entered the Item into.
This as a preparation can give a more educated evaluation than pre conceived thoughts, followed by the realisation, that expectations were not as great as one thoughts had projected.
Being offered a Opportunity to experience a Item in advance is a diminishing offer and when made, is a opportunity to gather as much Information as possible.
If a Vendor or Friend was willing to allow me to experience a Cartridge that I have had expressed an Interest in, ( which has happened on a few occasions in the 00's).
I have asked almost immediately, to be able to take my own Phonostage along to the Demonstration, to learn how the Resident Phon' compares to my own one, when in use with the Cartridge.
A lot can be learned in a Short Space of time and with a minimum outlay.
If one chooses their Words carefully during these experiences, a long term Friendship can develop, as has in my own experiences.
The OP informs that the initial experience of the Lyra Delos was on a
Valve Phon' and it is a assumption on my part, that the experience was capable to produce a good impression, one that was enough to encourage them to Pull the Trigger on a Purchase.
It is possibly a result of this limited experience of the MC that has created the Interface within their own System that is not as Satisfying as the one that was being imagined.
