What after a Lyra Delos, if any ?

Bpoletti

ARC-REF3
ARC-PH8
ARC-REF-75-SE
ARC-CD7-SE (factory upgraded power supply)
Well Tempered TT & arm (original) modified.
Legacy Signature III's
Custom cables.
Tons of tweaks & room treatments.

I will start a new thread when the AT-ART-9 gets here.

Sorry ...didn't mean to highjack the thread.

Hi
Since my original question was taken to another side (no problem with that), I've opened another post on a comparison between VDH colibri and Benz lp-s.

Oregonpapa, I am VERY interested in your results with the ART-9. Please start a new thread with your ART-9 impressions.

What is the rest of your system?

I just got my new VDH colibri today from Stephan in holland. I paid 2k but I believe retail is closer to 10k so not really a fair comparison. So far I've only got 2.5 hours on it but it is definitely a hefty step up from the Delos. Ive had the delos for about 5 years so I know it well. I also got a audio quest nsx 7000 used this year that slightly edges out the Delos. Not sure if I would go used again though as I picked up a cartridge from grgaudio in California with supposedly only 300 hours. I think he forgot a 0 and he meant 3000. I can't even use it as it sounds like a popcorn popper. Off to sound smith.

Oregonpapa, I am more eager than you to hear your reaction. Please decide which thread are you going to reply in.

Pani ...

At your suggestion in a previous thread, I'm ordering my ART-9. I should have it in a couple of weeks.If it kills my OC-9 MK III as you said, it should be more than worth the money. I'll post the results as it breaks in. Thanks for the suggestion.

The AT ART9 is more neutral and has better flow than a Delos.

Icorem,

Sorry I cannot help you with that comparison. I agree with some of the other's comments regarding the Delos being a great cartridge and true bargain at $1650!

Beatlebum
You mention the colibri - did you or anyone else compare it to benz lp-s which is a cart for me to consider ?

I'd be interested in reading how much better an AT Art-9 is than a Delos.

I went from a Delos ($1300 at the time) to my now-current Ortofon Cadenza Black ($2700). The Ortofon is a better sounding cartridge but not 2X more - the Delos is a Best Buy to me

Van Den Hul Colibri XGP Mk. 2 I loved my Delos too but the VDH took my rig to the next level of enjoyment. Better and more refined presentation.

When reading again my post it seems as if I think it's the best cart in the world and I know it's probably not...
I love its musicality, bass extension and resolution.
So I wonder where else to look to get more from my analog rig within a budget of no more than $3k new or preowned.