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Akiva vs. Lyre Helicon or Titan

I just replaced my Archive with an Akiva. My system is an LP12, Ekos, Linto, Nac552, Nap500, and NBL's. I feel at times, expecially with violin works, a brightness at the highest frequencies. Jazz, rock, voice sound spectacular. Would a swith to the Helicon or Titan resolve this problem or is it just the variations inrecordings? Thanks
eyesgotit
rex
245 posts
 
I'm actually in the process of dumping an Akiva for another cartridge. Too many problems with the Akiva. It tracks very poorly, and it is super-fussy about VTA to the point where I feel like I have to adjust it for each and every record.

Not worth it in my book when there are other cartridges that are in the same price range or even cheaper that perform better.
eyesgotit OP
1 posts
 
Thanks for the input. I think the VTA and VTF are correct but I will try to tweak it somewhat. I also have had the cartridge for about 30 hours. May need more time. What other cartridges would you consider. Thanks.
extremephono
123 posts
 
The Linto is actually on the mellow side, but the non-adjustable loading and that I've tried even 'better' (i.e. Koetsu Onyx) sounds rather awkward with Linto compared even to Arkiv, I would say that Linn phono and cartridge are made for each others.

You may double check if the cartridge leads are correctly attached (polarity). And try a better tonearm cable (check our site).

Also, disconnect the ground lead if you don't get any hum. The ground lead can bring noise from Lingo over to Linto.

Send me private e-mail if you have more questions. Thank you.
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