What after a Lyra Delos, if any ?

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!

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

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.

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

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.