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Lyra : World class service

There are a few manufacturers with world class service and commitment to the consumer. It's important that they be given the recognition and kudos they deserve . A couple of Sundays ago my Lyra Atlas cart committed suicide ( sad story) and in a state of depression I sent Lyra a mail and got a response on a Sunday evening. Japan time is 3.5 hrs ahead. Wow I was and remain impressed. The Atlas is now at the Lyra facility near Tokyo being given a makeover. Throughout this process Lyra ( Jonathan Carr and Stig Borge ) were thoroughly professional, prompt and courteous.
I wish there were more manufacturers like Lyra. I say this from past experience with another Japanese cart maker who refused to have
anything to do with a product they had manufactured.
I hope other Agoners with wonderful stories of great manufacturers will chime in with their experience .
Cheers
Pradeep
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Jfrech
+1. The Atlas was my 4th Lyra preceded by a Titan i, Skala and Helikon.
stevecham
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Lyra is first class in my book.
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syntax
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Good to read that Lyra takes care of their customers. Bought Dorian mono, Helikon, Helikon mono, 2x Titan i, Skala, Delos, Kleos, Olympos, Olympos SL, that's 10 and all survived my ownership. But I heard, Sorasound is also very good and helpful.
What disturbs me in general is, that the Dealer, the Importer grab some profit when I want a repair and they do nothing for it, except writing a new address and buying some post marks for the next station. Good business model to grab hundreds/thousands of $$$ for 2 min.
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Thomas
Good point but you do get a new cart at 50% off
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Thank you Lyra. The Atlas was restored to original with a complete rebuild in 4 weeks. It arrived last Sunday via Singapore and is sounding superb. Long way from breakin it is magical mounted on a Garrard 401 with an Ortofon 12" arm and an Ortofon SUT.
Have a great weekend
Pradeep
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