phono stage options for Lyra Cartridges


Ive narrowed my cart for the VPI to the Lyra Dorian or Lyra Argo.
Those with Lyra cartridges here, what phono stages, SUTs have you guys paired them with.
Would appreciate some insights.
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Showing 2 responses by larryi

I haven't heard one myself, but, I would look into the Artemis tube phonostage. It appears to be a sensible design and it is not too expensive. The Manley phonostage is pretty nice sounding, and very versatile, but it cost more than twice the Artemis.

I personally prefer tube phonostages for most MC cartridges. I use a Viva fono myself with a Titan, though that stage is now crazy expensive. A friend has a Tron phonostage that I've heard in two different systems that sounds pretty good, provided you find the right tubes (friend ended up with Amperex Bugle boy 12ax7s as the preferred small signal tube).

Of the solid state stages I've heard, I think the Sutherland sounds decent (a touch "polite" sounding, but nice). I also like the 47 Labs Phonocube (lively and "direct" sounding). On the high end of the price scale, I like the Naim Stageline (quite expensive unless you can find a suitable, used power supply). A friend has a Stageline for use with a Lyra Titan and a Transfiguration Orpheus.

Good luck on your search.
I've heard the Tron with the Lyra Helikon, Transfiguration Orpheus and the Ortofon PW. It works well with all three, even though it does not offer different loading options.