Lyra and VPI Scout


Do Lyra cartridges work well with VPI Scout? I had a Benz H2, sounded horrible, could never get it to track well. I think it is defective and Benz is not handling it. I am currently using a older Benz Glider high output, tracks great, same table and alignment tool, go figure. I have a new phono preamp (Xono) that will accept all kinds of cartridge loads and liked the way a Lyra sounded on my friends old Mission table with a Mechanic tonearm. My table and that one are not in the same league but I wanted to know of anyone else is using Lyra cartridges with the Scout. I was looking at either a Delos or a Helikon. I am not sure about the compatibility with a jmw 9 tonearm.
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Showing 2 responses by bifwynne

Jeff, I have a Kleos mounted on a Classic 3 arm. I think the performance is superb, sans damping fluid. Check and double check your settings. I initially set VTA at 90 degrees, then made some minor VTA on the fly adjustments. As I recall, I raised the toochus (Yiddish for ass) up a little, which would accentuate the highs just a tad. Btw, how many ohms have you loaded the cartridge with? You should go by ear, but I seem to like 200 ohms the best.
Btw, one last thought. If you search the Forum for threads about SoundSmith cartridge/VPI JMW tone arm compatibility, many members have commented that there seems to be a special synergy with the two products.

For example, the VPI Zephyr is a great match. I like the Zephyr very, very much. But as I said above, I think the Delos and Kleos sound better. Having said that, Peter Ledermann/SoundSmith also sell the Paua for $3800. Many members have posted fabulous reviews about the Paua. Just recently, one member posted that Peter is working on a specially modified Paua called the Legend. The Legend is supposed to be designed to mate particularly well with the VPI JMW arm. So keep a heads up.