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Best phono stage for Lyra Etna SL cartridge?

I have Kitsune Kate Lyra-1 mkv phono stage. It is excellent, but my new cartridge Lyra Etna SL has internal impedance of 1.25 ohms, which is too low for the impedance range recommended for Kitsune (3-200 ohms). I have Don Sach preamp. What is the best phono stage for Lyra?
chungjh
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
Lyra Etna SL has internal impedance of 1.25 ohms, which is too low for the impedance range recommended for Kitsune (3-200 ohms).


1.25 or 3 Ohms it’s still very low impedance!
It must be OK
antinn
481 posts
 
@chungjh,

Having missed your other post - https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/vta-adjustment-on-technics-1200g, disregard my comment regarding tweaking of the VTA.
bpoletti
1,590 posts
 
The best is a Herron VTPH-2A. But since you can’t get one new, you’ll either have to find a used one or settle for something... less.
smaarch1
95 posts
 
Very nice cart. Not the same league but I have a Lyra Delos running off of a EAR Yoshino 834 MM/MC and I'm pleased. From memory I believe the impedance is about the same between the two carts
kinross
28 posts
 
My local dealer has installed a number of these cartridges and recommends 0-50 ohms of loading for this cartridge. I almost purchased this cartridge  - it was in the final 2 - but ended up going for a Grado Aeon, which is simply gorgeous
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