Lyra Titan i on Basis Vector 4 experience?

I have heard the Titan-i with two different arms.The linear tracking/air bearing Air Tangent arm,and most recently the 12.6 inch VPI arm....

I originally felt the VPI arm was "not so hot",but apparently there are some set up issues which "definitely" allow this arm to perform very well!Apparently some very well schooled hobbyists "went to work" on my friend's arm,and "really" did some amazing things,because it is allowing his system to "bowl over" anyone lucky enough to be exposed to it these days.

As to the Titan-i's performance envelope....which I have become quite familiar with on program material consisting of much jazz,and even more-so a good dose of classical LP's...The usual suspects,with some eye opening surprises thrown in.

It "is" a fabulous cartridge!!.....I would not have the slightest hesitation to own this cartridge,if it were on my radar.If you can get a good price,and you lean to this cartridge...Go for it!!
I believe(opinion only)that one of the cartridge's greatest strengths is in the area of tonality and full bodied textures.Coupled with really good dynamic slam,and superb inner detailings,this is a stunning cartridge!!....Over the entire frequency range!

I own a superb Transfiguration Orpheus,and love it,but having SO much exposure to the Titan-i, and with your original question asking about it's performance, I've got to be honest,and state that this is one cartridge you can buy,and "forget about what's coming down the audio pipe-line".... for a LONG time!!

Hope this helps with the cartridge decision.

Dan,my friend may be interested in a Vector.Did you find "it's" fluid usage to be as critical as the 2.2,in terms of how it affects tonal shadings?

Some time ago,I was personally contacted by a fellow who designed turntables.He was quite knowledgeable,and "loved" the Vector!He had some interesting "takes" on many of the popular arms we all like to talk about,but the guy LOVED the Vector.

The business of fluid addition,as it relates to "arm voicing" obviously interests me,but I do have a knowledgeable group of audio pals who are adamant about the "ultimate" lowering of sound quality,if an arm uses fluid.Be it in the bearing,or in a well,with both affecting performance differently....Personally,I'm on the fence with that issue!

I know my Phantom prefers less fluid than the finicky(but I loved it) 2.2,but I'm hearing good things about the latest Vector...

Hence feedback on "it's" fluid/performance impact could be interesting.

Also,doesn't it have a new assembly that allows for easy VTA?

Best.

Dan,thanks for the quite interesting input....

Actually,my friend has asked me to call him this evening,regarding a choice between the Vector,TRI-P,Copperhead(he might be leaning to "this" the most),and the Davinci.....

THOSE are the ones "he" likes,so I am simply going to discuss "these" exact choices with him!!....His tastes to cater to,so I just go with it,in case the obvious question comes up(there "are" reasons,btw).

Anyway,thanks for responding....The input will be put to good use.

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