Lyra Titan i on Basis Vector 4 experience?

Hello Win,

Thanks for your response.

I've heard the Olympos in a Phantom mounted to a GPA Monaco table. There was nothing that the combination did that made me not want to continue listening to it.

I've also listened to a Titan non-i version in Frank's reference arm and new table. We ended up listening to many of my LPs that day @ RMAF last year. Outside of a some small technical issues with a few dynamic passages the sound was really good.

Unfortunately, I've not had any experience with the cartridge in a Vector Model 4 arm. Although, I'm really enjoying the Lyra Skala in that Arm currently.

Dre

I can't help with any experience with that combination. However, the Vector will handle that cartridge with no problem at all. The compliance and mass of the Titan i is very close to my Dyna XV-1s and I have used the Dyna on my Vector 3. They would both sound much better on a TriPlanar, IMHO and IME. ;-)

They would both sound much better on a TriPlanar, IMHO and IME.

You think (or heard) that the Triplanar (VII) is a better sounding Arm than a Vector?

I sell and have heard both for thousands of hours with dozens of cartridges.

The Vector has much better fit/finish, tracks better, and is more versatile regarding choice of cartridges.

And quite simply it sounds better; the TP is nowhere near as quiet.

The Tri-Planar is extremely user friendly with its' on the fly adjustments. In that regard it's a wonderful tonearm.

Dealer disclaimer.

You think (or heard) that the Triplanar (VII) is a better sounding Arm than a Vector?

Nope, I own both arms. Just my opinion based on being mounted on my table in my system.