Akiva vs. Lyre Helicon or Titan


I just replaced my Archive with an Akiva. My system is an LP12, Ekos, Linto, Nac552, Nap500, and NBL's. I feel at times, expecially with violin works, a brightness at the highest frequencies. Jazz, rock, voice sound spectacular. Would a swith to the Helicon or Titan resolve this problem or is it just the variations inrecordings? Thanks
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Showing 1 response by extremephono

The Linto is actually on the mellow side, but the non-adjustable loading and that I've tried even 'better' (i.e. Koetsu Onyx) sounds rather awkward with Linto compared even to Arkiv, I would say that Linn phono and cartridge are made for each others.

You may double check if the cartridge leads are correctly attached (polarity). And try a better tonearm cable (check our site).

Also, disconnect the ground lead if you don't get any hum. The ground lead can bring noise from Lingo over to Linto.

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