I am about to change out my Lyra Dorian for an Akiva. I'll post back with my findings, but I can say this... I like the Dorian quite a bit more than the Linn Arkiv it replaced. That may not be a fair comparison, though... because the Arkiv had a lot of hours and years on it.
The Lyra is very detailed but can really belt out some fast, deep bass. It is a very powerful sound. Really I was perfectly content with it until I got a deal I couldn't pass up on an Akiva.
The Ekos doesn't have a whole lot of room at the headshell, so be careful with your choice. The distance between the stylus and the back of Lyra cartriges is short compared to some other carts out there (such as Shelter), so it fits the tonearm easily.
The Lyra is very detailed but can really belt out some fast, deep bass. It is a very powerful sound. Really I was perfectly content with it until I got a deal I couldn't pass up on an Akiva.
The Ekos doesn't have a whole lot of room at the headshell, so be careful with your choice. The distance between the stylus and the back of Lyra cartriges is short compared to some other carts out there (such as Shelter), so it fits the tonearm easily.