LYRA DELOS IS AMAZING!!!!


After nearly throwing the LYRA DELOS in the garbage, a swap out of phono preamps have vindicated this fine cartridge.  The BAT VK P12 phono preamp has transformed the LYRA into a game changer. I retract all previous statements about this Cartridge other than it I do believe it sounds best with tubes or EXTREMELY high end solid state with FET's. Music now floats effortlessly without grain, without harshness and full of detail.  The Lyra tracks beautifully and is nearly as quiet as digital( no clicks and pops). 
jeffvegas
So you’re not looking for a NEW $5k MM cartridge anymore after you claimed "MC’s are COMPLETELY overrated" and then "I hope some designer builds a balls to the wall Moving Magnet. Like a 5k dollar moving magnet. I’ll buy it. " ???

Even after J.Carr himself informed us several years ago about new Japanese MM Coreless straight-flux cartridges Suzaku and Seiryu.

Now when you’re in love again with your Lyra (such a happy end) you could consider J.Carr’s recommendations more seriously (for an alternative MM at $15k :)

Unfortunately we have not heard yet about any user of Suzaku (Red Sparrow) or Seiryu (Blue Dragon) cartridges here on audiogon.

Many Japanese cartridges are unknown in the USA. 


"The BAT VK P12 phono preamp has transformed the LYRA into a game changer."

For $8K or whatever the current MSRP is, it better. Your original post was suspect to me. I thought "what is the phono pre?"

Get the SE upgrade if you don't already have it. Just another $3K?!


Dear @jeffvegas :  Please do it a self favor and to other Delos owners and to the manufacturer too and delete your other thread.

Good that now you are ejoying your Lyra cartridge, congratulations.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.