Anyone tried the Lyra Kleos in a Linn EKOS SE?


Linn LP-12, Linn EKOS SE, Linn Adikt
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I'm running a Lyra Dorian for now on my Ekos SE. The Kleos is next, but not until after a Radikal. Otherwise, very happy.
Although expensive, the Radikal is a great upgrade. If you can only afford one upgrade, Radikal before Keel for sure.

My friend has a full spec's LP12 and tried both the Akiva and Kleos, he liked both cartridges but settled on the Akiva due to the Linn match.

I would give the Kleos a serious listen. I would imagine that the Lyra provides more value than the Linn due to Linn's huge mark ups.
I have standard Ekos on my LP12 but have the Kleos and love it. I have heard one at my dealer on a Radikal with Ekos SE and it sounds wonderful. But his table also had the Keel and the Khan as well. I have a desire to buy another table but if I keep my LP12 then the Khan is next on my list. I think it makes more sense than the Keel.
I just don't see 3300 when I look at the Keel. And by the way I have a Lingo/Cirkus/Trampoline/Linto combo. I have though about selling the Linto and getting a Uphorik or possibly a ARC PH6. Still on the fence about keeping or selling the LP12. So holding tight. But to answer your question, if you like your Dorian, you love the Kleos.
I have a Lydian B that I traded in and I just love the Lyra
sound and I thought about the Skala but I think the Kleos
offers more in the newer suspension system.
This is very timely for me as I have a Ekos, cirkus, lingo,trampoline 2, and have had the Lyra Kleos recommended to me by several people to replace my Shelter 90X......so any feedback you can provide on the Lyra would be appreciated. If it matters my phono stage is a Rhea.