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Some Advice

So, I have a great problem I am going to be adding a VPI Classic 1 to my system. I have a Manly labs Jumbo Shrimp Pre Amp the wonderful Manly Mahi's I am using the so sweet Fosgate Signature Pre Amp. The Zu Audio Sole Super Fly is my loud Speaker of choice. So what am I looking for, is the Cartridge I wanted to here what the Audiogon community would pair with what I have in play. The choice that I have all but settled on is the Lyra Keos ($2,995) any one want to make me think twice. I will place my order on 12-1-12
el84power
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horseface
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I was wrong ... the review was on the Classic 1 and he used a Lyra Kleos. There is a big write up in issue 46, but I found a brief under the AnalogAholic section. He also listed a few other test cartridges with the review, so he might be a good resource.
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syntax
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I think, a Zyx cartridge will give better results than any Lyra in that Arm. Lyras are designed to move all energy into the Headshell and a VPI Arm is not really stable. Zyx carts are the opposite, they are very uncritical.
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In all modesty you should look at (my) Ruby 3 S on A'gon
auction. I am sure Syntax will say: Amen!
el84power OP
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Thank you I am truly enjoying reading all of these posts I am still new to the world of vinal. I got my first and only TT about 16 months ago the music hall mmf-7 and about two months ago I took my CD player out of my system. I am done with shiny round disks. Keep the advice coming, and thanks.
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stringreen
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You should listen/look into the Benz range too.
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