Koetsu vs Dynavector vs Lyra??

>>the amazing new Orpheus L. Its a tad more musical than the Lyras.<<

I'm not sure what "musical" means and therefore avoid using the term.

However, the new Orpheus L is a bit more polite and refined in its' presentation vis a vis the Titan. Both are excellent cartridges.

My XV-1t just arrived and has only a few hours so I cannot offer a detailed analyis yet but initial impression would be a hypothetical melding of the Titan and Orpheus. Tremendous precision and sophistication.

My personal fav remains the My Sonic Lab Eminent Ultra BE.

Dealer disclaimer.

Audiofeil,

Im not familiar with the My Sonic Lab Eminent Ultra BE, but have heard the XV-1t and think it is very good. Can you tell me what you prefer about the My Sonic Lab and also what phono do you use with the two?
Pär

The Orpheus L really is worth all the hype. I have put about 20 hours on mine so far, and it just seems to get better and better. I still want to hear the Dynavector, but can safely say that I could live with the Transfiguration in my system for a long time to come.

I have listened to some Lyras, and nearly all Koetsus and I would say, it is like what is better ? Night or Day? You will get no real answer. They have nothing in common.
Only exception is the Lyra Olymos, totally different to other Lyras, more Koetsu-like, Midrange power, soft at the ends of lows and highs.
The Dynavector XV-1s different, too, but I had always a problem to "rate" it, it is good, but there are others, too, which do the same (Orpheus for example...)

My xv1T is still breaking in so my opinions are limited. The XV1T brings more of the performers into the room and the ultraeminent takes you to the recording space. MSL reveals more info about ambience and slightly more detailed. XV1T has a directness in sound and very neutrally balanced. MSL very demanding of loading changes and VTA. Dynavector is less so.