Lyra and VPI Scout


Do Lyra cartridges work well with VPI Scout? I had a Benz H2, sounded horrible, could never get it to track well. I think it is defective and Benz is not handling it. I am currently using a older Benz Glider high output, tracks great, same table and alignment tool, go figure. I have a new phono preamp (Xono) that will accept all kinds of cartridge loads and liked the way a Lyra sounded on my friends old Mission table with a Mechanic tonearm. My table and that one are not in the same league but I wanted to know of anyone else is using Lyra cartridges with the Scout. I was looking at either a Delos or a Helikon. I am not sure about the compatibility with a jmw 9 tonearm.
tzh21y
A friend of mine had this combo for a while. It was a superb match. Actually, he had a deal at our local dealer and he just bought a VPI Classic, still with the Lyra. I heard his system two weeks ago and the sound is excellent.

Sebastien
I use a Lyra Titan-i on my Super Scoutmaster. Before that I was using a Lyra Skala. Both work very well on VPI tables.
It sounds like that Benz left a bad taste in your ears, however, the Ebony LP is one hell of a cartridge. The high output version is wonderful as well if you need the gain. I'm using the LP on a rim drive Superscoutmaster, and the sound is glorious.