Lyra Delos vs EMT TSD 15

I like the TSD 15 on the NOS EMT 948 in my room. but I'd say it's only 'pretty good', not outstanding. I have not directly compared to a Lyra Delos, but from my experience listening to the Lyra Delos I would prefer it to what I hear from the TSD 15. to be fair, the EMT tonearm on the EMT 948 is likely a limitation to both the TSD 15 and the EMT 948.

I'd love to install the Durand Kairos on the EMT 948 at some point to see just what that package is capable of.

The myth is that all EMT T(X)DS 15 are the same. This is not
true because the new suspension and stylus are designed
meanwhile. The stylus is designed for the records (vinyl)
not for the material for cutting the grooves. It is now
called 'fine line'. Gyger II (aka Van den Hul) is abandoned.
Reto Andreoli was the first to criticize Van den Hul stylus
shape as inadequate for the records but only few payd attention.
I own the new 'golden' XSD 15 which tracks much better
(70 microns with 2,5 g) and sounds much better then
LZI or Shiraz ( Roksan version of the 'old' EMT with Gyger II ).
EMT wants obviously to keep the old myth a life.

I'm also considering the Lyra Kleos. Curious to hear from those who have heard the Kleos, the Delos, and the EMT TSD 15.

When you prefer a dull sound, slow and anemic, because you need a compensation for a shrill sounding System, the EMT is a good choice. When you want to spend some money but have no idea for what, check out the Kleos. When you want a killer cartridge with a wrong price button, the Delos may be your ticket.

Dear Syntax, I had no idea that I prefer 'dull, slow and
anemic sound'. Thanks for the info. But you have
obviously no idea how the new EMT 'fine line' sounds.
Besides it is a German product , German traitor!