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Glider upgrade?

Seeking recommendations for a Glider replacement. I believe this is probably the weakest link in my system now. I love its charactaristics but I can tell the detail and "snap" could be improved. I have a Kuzma Stabi table and arm with a Herron phono preamp, Audible Illusions 3A preamp and a Beard tube amp. I'm running a pair of Audio Physic Scorpio's, as well.

Any suggestions would be most welcome. I'm considering the following: Benz, Shelter, Lyra but am open to all.

Thanks,
Mike
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clio09
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I went from a Glider to a Benz M2 wood body on a Kuzma Stogi tonearm (I have an L2 now which is the low output version of the M2). If you like the Benz sound you will appreciate the upgrade to the wood body models. I believe Benz offers some type of trade in program that might save you a few bucks in the process of upgrading. Best to check with a Benz dealer for details though (I recommend John Barnes of Audio Unlimited in Denver, CO if you are in the US as I have puchased all my cartridges from him and he is great to work with).
clio09
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I noticed exactly what your dealer said. The wood body series are faster, more detailed, and if set-up properly the imaging and soundstage are much better than the Glider.
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