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Linn Arkiv or Lyra Helikon?

I want to upgrade my cartridge. I have a Linn LP12/Lingo/Ekos with a Benz Micro Glider. Common wisdom would suggest that the LP12/Arkiv combo would be ideal, but the Lyra Helikon has gotten so much good press that I have to wonder.

My other components are: Plinius SA102 amp, Plinius M16 Pre, Linn Linto phono stage and Verity Parsifal Encore speakers. The system sounds wonderful, but I am a bit concerned that it is almost a bit too lush.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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egrady
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Your phono stage may tip the scales toward the Arkiv but consider a Benz Ruby. I had a full blown Linn like yours and went to the Ruby from an Arkiv. The Ruby is just a touch warmer and tracks the pants off the Arkiv. They are both fine choices but the Ruby has one other advantage. It can be retipped for $500 if I'm not mistaken. The Arkiv is considerably more.

If your system is on the warm side now that is an issue. How much is the retip for the Lyra? If your like your Glider I suspect you'll love the Ruby. It does very well in the EKOS.
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