Lyra Helikon vs Skala

I went down this route with a Rega RB 1000 more than a year ago. Completely agree with Jfrech. In every which way the Skala is a superior cart and in many respects comes close to the Titan i.IMHO the Skala is worth the extra moolah.Recently, I switched from the Skala to a Transfiguration Orpheus L.Constancy is not a virtue in this hobby.
Best of luck.

I had a Skala and when I listened to the Helikon, I sold the Skala (still have the Titan i).
The Helikon is one the the real good sounding Cartridges out there. The Balance is outstanding, better than the Skala. Good as it is, the Skala never moved me in the way, the Helikon does. The Helikon is a superb cartridge for a long time listener, it never gets boring or sharp. No Coolness and right in the tonality, linked with clear Soundstage (the Koetsu RSP is a desaster in comparison to this one), even in very complex classic recordings (LSC 2327...). Yes, I think, for the money the Helikon is a GREAT cartridge. I would buy it again.

Constancy is not a virtue in this hobby.

It most certainly is, though it's not much practiced.

Ok I've talked to some friends and one of them said the SME IV.Vi with the Helikon will be bright and that I should either go with the Argo or the Skala. With my system anyway with my Revel Gems and my Sota table and PS Audio GCPH.

Thoughts?

Thoughts?

I would replace the Phono Stage.
Not good enough for any of these cartridges.