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Lyra Argo i or Shelter 5000?

My system comprises SME Series IV, Oracle table, Krell EVO 202/402 and B+W 801 Matrix 3.
Looking for a mid priced cartridge. Listen to Classical, Jazz, Prog Rock. Like to hear the metal of cymbals and hammer hitting piano strings, but not into too bright. Deep soundstage and instrument placement also important.
Yeh I know....i want it all.
Have short listed the above carts but would consider anything up to a max of $2000.
Any thought would be really apreciated as I am going crazy deciding and as I live on maui no chance at auditioning anything.
Many mahalos in advance...... Aloha
mauidj
mauidj OP
127 posts
 
Oooops!
Of course you've heard it :-)
Sorry Jonathan I did not look at your user name.
Thank you very much for the input....still curious how you would describe the sound as compared to the Argo.
Aloha!
nolitan
865 posts
 
jcarr,

kindly pls tell us about the Delos sound compared to the Dorian and Argo-i ? That might be a good candidate for my next cart to purchase.

thank you.
mauidj OP
127 posts
 
Well I guess I will soon find out for myself.......just ordered one :-)
Hope it ships soon.
jcarr
382 posts
 
Dear Mauidj, Nolitan:

Since I don't want to discourage any Shelter owners from making additional contributions to the present thread, I think that it is best if further comments regarding the Delos are made on the separate Lyra Delos thread already on Audiogon, here:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1258844370

I will post a reply there.

regards and apologies for the threadjack
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