EBM Can you let us know what cartridges you have compared with Proteus. I am also looking for best all round cartridge for my Raven AC. Your descripion would be very helpful.
Dear Lewm: Certainly I would like to hear the Proteus based on what Ebm posted.
I own the Phoenix and heard both Orpheus versions and IMHO the Phoenix is better choice. This is not the first time that a top of the line model is beated for one of its " little " brothers: well with these cartridges that's happening.
Obviously that everything depends on each one music/audio prioriites and performance qualities/characterisitcs of each audio system.
Anyway, Transfiguration is for me a very well regarded cartridge manufacturer in its own virtues. Sad to know that the original designer passed away.
Thanks for your insight, Raul. I have not heard either the Orpheus or the Phoenix, but I know the general feeling is that the Phoenix is very good, too. I acquired my interest from having heard the Temper many years ago, an excellent and very neutral cartridge. I would be interested in a Phoenix, too.
Proteus is better than my Phoenix ,better more detail,macro and micro dynamics,better stage depth ,bass weight,.The same holds true when compared to my Lyra Titan I very very musical as well with great speedl.Still have more break in to do about 30 hrs.
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