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Anyone compare Ortofon A90 vs Lyra Titan i?

I have an A90 which I have broken the cantilever off. Whoops. I plan on having it rebuilt by ortofon but have been told it will take about a month.

I have not heard a Lyra cart yet and am wondering what the differences may be. Both have been discibed as very neutral sounding.

I don't have system page yet so I will list my eq so you know what I'm working with.

Reed 3Q 12" tonearm.
Technics SP10 mk2a in home made 65 lb. plinth
Allnic H3000 phonopre
Aesthetix Callisto pre
Innersound amps
Innersound Kaya loudspeakers

I really like the A90 but I am looking at alternatives as I may add a second tonearm at some point.

Sean
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sarcher30 OP
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Dre,

Sounds like I will just have to keep my eyes peeled. I wish more of the exihibitors would list what they will have in their rooms.

I will be there all three days and will just focus on analog so I should be able to hear most of what is there.

I want to check out the Soundsmith strain gage as well.

Sean
sarcher30 OP
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Thanks for the replies.

May I ask what tonearm you used to compare them?

Sean
sarcher30 OP
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Dre,

I intend on waiting till after RMAF to make a decision.

There are so many interesting carts out there I have not heard yet.

You are right I should stick with the A-90 as I am satisfied with it's performance. It is easy in this hobby to go backwards instead of forwards in performance.

Maybe something at the show will reach out and grab me. Unfortunately it is difficult to know what component is doing what in an unfamiliar system. It will be fun none the less.

I look forward to meeting you at the meet and greet.

Sean

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Suteetat,

That is troubling to hear. I wonder if others that have had it rebuilt feel the same way?

Larryi,

I do not think that a more prominent upper midrange would be a good thing in my system.

I like the tonal balance of the A90. It seems about right to me.

I enjoy classic rock, jazz, some folk, little classical. I prefer music that has vocals. I think that is why I don't dig classical as much.

Sean
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Larryi,

Thanks for the feedback.

Variety is the spice of life. Yes I want something different but equally refined and transparent.

Does anyone know what rooms at RMAF I might find Lyra carts in action? Same with Transfiguration?

Sean
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