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VPI Traveler and Lyra Delos

Is the Delos overkill on the Traveler? I have a Dynavector 20x2M currently, but I'm keeping an eye out for a replacement sooner rather than later. 
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bifwynne
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Interesting thread. 

I own a Lyra Kleos which is mounted on an upgraded Classic 3 tonearm and base.  Of course, like most VPI arms, the Classic 3 arm is a unipivot.

Are you saying that VPI unipiovot arms and the Kleos (or Delos) are not a good match? 

Admittedly, I never heard my Kleos on another TT, but it seems to play well.

Thanks

BIF




bifwynne
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FWIW ... I sent a PM to Jonathan Carr asking about the compatibility of Lyra cartridges and VPI unipivot arms. If he reports back, I'll pass along his comments.
bifwynne
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hwsworkshop .... could these be Harry Weisfeld in stealth mode.  :)  If so ... regards.
Harry ... can I assume that you would put the {VPI Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval} on matching up the Lyra Kleos with the Classic 3 tonearm (stainless steel version).
As I said above, maybe I just like sonic swill, but the combo (my rig) sounds A-OK to me.  So I guess I am confused ... why the "big t'zindik" about fixed gimbal arms?  Why not a VPI unipivot????
bifwynne
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Harry,

As I mentioned above, I mounted a Lyra Kleos on my hot-rodded VPI Classic "2.7" TT.  That is, my plinth is a "standard" Classic 1/2 and the tonearm and base is the Classic 3 stainless steel version.

Can you share some set-up tips for guys like me to get the most out of the rig. 

I tried to set VTF at the recommended mass and took care in setting overhang with the VPI jig. Also, to the best of my ability, azimuth appears to be spot on.  What else??  VTA is basically set with the arm almost parallel to the platter.

That's not to say ... my vinyl rig doesn't sound great.  But I guess I am concerned that I got used to listening to sonic swill and don't know any better.

Thanks and Happy New Year.

Bruce


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