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Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?

There was an initial thread about the Lyra Delos a few months back, but I haven't seen much follow up about users' impressions with this cartridge. Is anyone using a Delos and if so, how are you liking it?

I'm looking for a new cartridge for my VPI Classic and JLTi phono stage. I'm currently using an old Grado cartridge from my previous turntable, and it's on its last legs. So if anyone has any other suggestions I'd love to hear them. Price ceiling about $1,500. System used mostly to play rock, jazz and acoustic music.

Thank you.
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shyandar
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I purchased Delos last week from needledoctor. I am using clearaudio Maestro with great satisfactions, but since I just upgrade my phono stage to Aesthetix Rhea, I think I should try MC cartridge as well.
My question is what the input loading that I should set for my Rhea when I use Delos? From Delos's specification the loading range is rather big (from 91 ohms to 47K ohms). I understand Jcarr's explanation of loading with respect to the phono stage and cable, but I have difficult to find out the cable loading and phono stage loading.
My TT is Thorens 124MKii, the headshell I am going to use is Yamamoto HS-1AS on SME3009. The tonearm cable is the original RCA to my phono stage. If anyone has suggestions to derive input loading of my phono stage, I will be appreciated.
shyandar
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Hi Jcarr:
I got my Delos last week and quickly put it on my system. The installation was so easy and effortless. The initial sound quality is elegant and detail which is the advantage of MC cartridge. I have two questions that I need from you:
1. I put the tracking force as 1.75grams, but the clearance between the cartridge and vinyl is so small that I feel the Delos white cloth is almost touch the record. Is that normal?
2. My phono stage has de-magnetiser feature, should I use it with Lyra MC cartridge?
Thanks.
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