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Goldfinger Statement, Lyra Atlas or Ortofon Anna?

Hello, I'd like to get a new high-resolution MC cartridge for my Versa Dynamics 2.3 turntable.

My favorites in alphabetical order are:

Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement
Lyra Atlas
Ortofon MC Anna

My former cartridges were Clearaudio Insider Reference Wood, Dynavector DRT XV-1s and Ortofon MC A90.

The sound of my system is nearly well balanced, perhaps it is a little bit on the cooler side. Cartridges with too "hot" high frequencies will also not harmonize.

I am looking for: Beautiful Tone colors / timbres, very good sound on strings and nice soundtage with "body" and good depth. Dynamics are not so important to me, my systems sound is already very dynamic.

Perhabs nobody has ever compared all three of the mentioned cartridges, or maybe not even two of the three. But perhaps you have heard one of them or have some impressions and thoughts.

I probably listen to 1/3 jazz, 1/3 classical and 1/3 chorus/vocal.
My phonostage is Audio Research Ref Phono 2, speakers are Genesis II.

What do you thing?
Which not to choose?
Which one to choose?

I look forward to any other suggestions.
Thanks in advance for all of you help and inputs.
Alex
al2
mikelavigne
2,216 posts
 
hi Alex,

i've have only heard the Goldfinger at shows in unfamiliar systems, and i'm not sure i've heard the most up to date version at all. my impression was favorable but not very useful; sorry. 10-12 years ago the Clearaudio Insider Gold was my reference cartridge, until i fell under the spell of the vdH Colibri; which i thought at the time was much better and especially more alive sounding.

sorry i can't be more help.
al2 OP
17 posts
 
Hi Mike,

I am deeply grateful for your prompt response.

You have done a lot for this beautiful passion of "high fidelity" and music, thanks again.

Very kind regards
Alex
al2 OP
17 posts
 
Thanks Syntax and Sarcher30.

Can someone describe how the newer Clearaudio Goldfingers compare to my older Insider Reference Wood?

Only even more resolution?

No change in tonality?
pani
1,227 posts
 
ZYX 4D, have you listened to ?
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sunnyboy1956
424 posts
 
Hi Alex
As a recent owner of the Atlas ...my 2 bits. The Atlas is everything you may have read and still better. However, the prices you mention in USD terms are a wee bit stratospheric. I know it's not in your initial short list but a Titan I is a superb cart and the best part is you can get a very competitive package as and when you want to upgrade to a Atlas. Send me a PM if you feel so inclined.
NJoy
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