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Cartridge and Phono advice for Classic 3

Im purchasing a VPI Classic 3 and have been trying to find the best MC cartridge and phono that i can get for it in my price range. The system I have is all tube and I would like to maintain that with the phono but am open to solid state components as well.
I am considering the lyra delos cartridge as well as the Fosgate Signature V2 phono...
Any suggestions or guidance?
The budget is max $5,000...right now I see it as about $2,000 for the cartridge and $3,000 for the phono but am open to any suggestions on a different distribution.
Thanks in advance for any help!
kpede683

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kpede683 OP
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I did like the sound of the 20x2 dyna that i heard...hopefully my dealer will have a lyra that i am able to audition against the lyra's. Suteetat and Manitunc, what phono's do you guys use in your system?
kpede683 OP
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I dont have an analog set up at the moment. I have just started getting into the market for one since my son has shown me his set up. I do have a number of old LP's that deserve a listen but this will be my first analog setup with my current system.
I'll have to read some on the Liberty Audio...any recommended cartridge that would fit into the $3000 range for this table if I did go this direction?
kpede683 OP
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That is fair. I would like to still spend the money on a solid turntable like the Classic 3 as I have auditioned numerous tables and that one is by far the best I have heard in a price range that I am willing to spend. can you recommend any more entry level equipment that may be appropriate to try out then with that table to get a better understanding of what sound is more appealing to me?
kpede683 OP
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Suteetat have you heard Lyra and Dyna cartridges on your Classic 3?
I intend to audition both types of cartridges, but was wondering what differences you found between the two brands.
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