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Best cartridge for Breuer 8C tonearm

I had an accident with my PC-1, dropped tonearm on record-weight so that tip fell of. It has to be sent to Japan for renovation, sounds like a long waiting. It´s very expensive, doubt if my insurance company will be willing to pay that much. Had PC-1 for allmost 3 years. Now I want to try something different, more detailed/articulate in micro area. I´ve read Lyra Titan, PC-1 Supreme (can´t afford) maybe even Miyabi, might be better. For drive I use Raven One.
I heard good news from Lyra Delos here at Agon,
could that be something or isn´t needle revealing enough.
Opinions and thoughts greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks!
clabe

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clabe OP
101 posts
 
Hi Syntax!
Can´t speak for Universe others then I´ve read.
Most likely it´s propably a wonderful cartridge and should be for its price. I don´t know the difference between Universe and PC-1. But I do know that I liked PC-1 as soon as I´ve heard it, it´s my cup of tea.

Many Thanks!
clabe OP
101 posts
 
Hi Guys!
Thanks to your response I´m now able to narrow my search considerably on MC cartridges.
Pcosta, since we have same type of Breuer and you mention Miyabi (which I´ve also considered) is definitely on my list.
I´ve heard that Miyabi Standard/47 is not produced anymore?
My second thought is on Jan Allaerts MC1 Boron.
Ortofon....hmm

Many Thanks!
clabe OP
101 posts
 
Pcosta!
I will try contact Sakura Sytems.
There was an ad in Europe on Miyabi 47, seller told me "you can´t by these new anymore" after rejecting his offer.
How much did you pay for rebuilt and what does it entail, could be interesting if I want a second hand.

Many Thanks!
clabe OP
101 posts
 
Rauliruegas!
Sounds very interesting.
I read some good reviews on Jan Allaerts cartridges yesterday. It can also be repair/upgraded for reasonable price I find interesting, especially if it´s a keeper.

Many Thanks!

clabe OP
101 posts
 
Hi!
I bought Lyra Delos for listening while PC-1 was serviced in Japan.
After about 40 hours the sound opened, it´s definitely a worthy contender in its price. Detailed and nice varm sound. Sound is not as fleshy as PC-1 with more pronounced register, more live. I suspect the needle and cartridge internal resistance (less is more current with strong magnets) plays a great deal. But for less than 20% of PC-1
it´s very priceworthy, don´t think you can get anything better.
I had to make an extra weight in aluminium (instead of steel) for Breuer to get VTF correct.
I got PC-1 this monday (away for 6 weeks).

Many Thanks!
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