Lyra Delos or Hana ML
Has anyone compared these 2 phono cartridges? I was set on buying the Hana but now I'm seeing reviews where the Delos is a better option (albeit a much more costly one). I can't afford the Umami.. My arm is a REGA RB2000 on a SOTA Star table (Pass Aleph ono for the phono stage) . The tonearm has mediium mass, I'm told. Would prefer something on the more rich, lush side (isn't that what analog is all about?).
Dear @russellrcncom : " (isn't that what analog is all about? ", certainly is in bad room/system poor quality performance levels.
Do it your self a favor and try to attend to a live MUSIC event and try to be seated at near position and you will learn about. The Delos puts you nearer to the recording and to the MUSIC.
Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
@thom_at_galibier_design Yes, so true. Syrup is fantastic on a Waffle, not so much on a steak. Hopefully OP is working w a trusted dealer w good setup skills. Best to you Jim |
@thom_at_galibier_design Great article! I have been saying for years precisely what you pointed out about incorrect or sloppy set up with Lyra cartridges, mostly to deaf ears! Get it right and you are rewarded with excellent top end extension, and at least to my ears, superb tonal balance. Get it wrong and all what the naysayers state becomes correct. The new angle design of the latest Lyra's requires even more precision than ever before in set up, and also in the loading spec's that one uses, but I do think it also benefits the overall SQ greatly. |
@daveyf agree ! Lambda is an improvement and when i asked Jonathan about bringing that technology to the Delos, he said not economic to do so. I am likely to get an Etna when i wear out the Delos ;-) my best to you ! Jim |
