Anyone compare Ortofon A90 vs Lyra Titan i?

I have done this direct comparison many times.

While the A90 is a fine cartridge, the Titan-i is my favorite and most honest cartridge.

You can't go wrong with either cartridge. It's a matter of preference, priorities, and system matching.

Dre

Sean,

I used the Basis Vector IV for the most critical comparisons. I've also preferred the Lyra sound compared to the Ortofon in the 12" DaVinci Arm.

However, you must remember that my selection is based on my preference for total cartridge performance. I have close friends that prefer the A90 and others that prefer something else. As I've stated, it's a fine cartridge.

For your situation, my suggestion is to get the A90 repaired and enjoy it. Wait until after RMAF to select a second cartridge if you can. If not try, to get somewhere to listen to the cartridge you are interested in. Also, make sure, if possible, that the cartridges are setup reasonably well.

Dre

Sean,

Bergman has shown Lyra Titan-i the past two years. Last year I felt the table and Arm did the cartridge some justice. It was the Sleipner vacuum hold down table.

Spiral Groove "may" show Lyra. They designed the Centroid arm to work with Lyra carts by adding a special alignment hole to the arm but Immedia Sound recently lost the distribution so I don't know.

Audioquest now distributes Lyra so they may have the cartridge in one of there suites if they are playing vinyl.

The Audio Alternative tends to show Lyra on there tables.

Dre