I've also owned several Lyra carts, (Dorian, Argos, Delos and several pre-Lyra carts) and really do like the sound. My only problem I have had is the suspensions can start to collapse to a point that the body of the cart scrapes the record.
Lyra has ALWAYS take care of me!!! Jonathan Carr is a true gentleman and since Audioquest has been the importer, they have been fantastic to deal with. My highest recommendation!
IMHO, (and this is just my opinion), I like the Dynavector 17D2MKII or 17D3 better than the Delos, (and it's cheaper).
It really depends on your budget. These are ones that I either currently own or have owned recently that I like more than the Delos or Kleos, but again, it's my system and my room and my ears and my music, ad nauseum...
Dynavector XX-2
Koetsu Rosewood
Kiseki Rosewood NOS
Dynavector XV-1s
Lyra has ALWAYS take care of me!!! Jonathan Carr is a true gentleman and since Audioquest has been the importer, they have been fantastic to deal with. My highest recommendation!
IMHO, (and this is just my opinion), I like the Dynavector 17D2MKII or 17D3 better than the Delos, (and it's cheaper).
It really depends on your budget. These are ones that I either currently own or have owned recently that I like more than the Delos or Kleos, but again, it's my system and my room and my ears and my music, ad nauseum...
Dynavector XX-2
Koetsu Rosewood
Kiseki Rosewood NOS
Dynavector XV-1s