Cartridges: Kuzma CAR or Lyra on a 4-Point (11") arm


Hi there,
I have a Kuzma Stabi-M and 4-Point (11") first generation arm, and a CAR-40.
Used to own a Lyra Delos before upgrading to the CAR, and found that the CAR-40 has a more "grounded sound" while Lyra has a more "nimble & lithe" sound.  The CAR is a sturdier cartridge, as the Delos suspension did not last as long.  The Delos is still sitting in a drawer.

Looking to upgrade my 7 year old CAR-40 now.  New cartridge will be fitted on the said arm and turntable.
Considering CAR-50 and Lyra Etna Lambda.

What are your views and comments?  Thank you for your advice.

hamburger
If you can wait for a week or so I am about to mount a CAR50 on the latest version of the Kuzma 4Point. The arm currently has a van den hul Colibri on it, and I have heard the CAR40 on it previously, which I thought was good value for money. I will let you know if the thread is still running.
I've had the CAR 40 and Lyra Etna on my 4 Point. I sold both and now have a DV XV-1S which I prefer to either.
Hi dover,
I will be looking forward to your CAR-50 comments! ;-)

Hi rossb,
That's an interesting choice. What is it that you prefer the Dynavector?  Just to get a rough idea.

Thanks
I found the Lyra nice but a bit too lean slightly soft. Other Lyras such as the Delos or Kleos are more dynamic but even leaner. The CAR 40 was good but a little dull.
The Dynavector is full sounding, very dynamic, tonally rich - for my tastes I cannot fault it. It is really the first cartridge I have tried that ticks all the boxes and has no downsides.

For reference, I have also had a Benz LPS, Phasemation PP2000,  Transfiguration, VDH Colibri and Black Beauty and a few others which slip my memory. All had something to offer, and some I really loved (such as the VDH Black Beauty), but the XV-1S is as close to perfect as I have heard. That is for my tastes, of course, and yours may be completely different.
@rossb
Thats great info - comparing the Phasemation/Colibri/Dynavector XV, which is the most revolving ? I’ve listened to the Colibri a lot, with multiple arms, but not the others.