Cartridge wars


I'm looking to change cartridges, and I'm looking for opinions on a $1000 +/- cartridge. Currently I'm considering the Grado Reference, Lyra Argo, and Sumiko Blackbird. My turntable is a VPI 19 Mk IV with AQ PT-9 and Bel Canto Electronics/phono stage. Opinions anyone?
mranalog

Showing 1 response by sktn77a

I just got a Lyra Argo from Bob at Elusive Disc to replace my ageing Linn Asaka in an LP12/Ekos. Speakers are LS3/5a. Sounds absolutely wonderful on most music (don't have anything to compare it to, other than the Asaka). Tracking is not as good as the Asaka (but neither is the $3000 Linn Akiva). The Argo mistracks on level 3 up on all bands of Audio Obstacle Course Era III (the Asaka tracked everything except level 5 of the bass drum test).

FWIW!

Keith