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Lyra Argo i or Shelter 5000?

My system comprises SME Series IV, Oracle table, Krell EVO 202/402 and B+W 801 Matrix 3.
Looking for a mid priced cartridge. Listen to Classical, Jazz, Prog Rock. Like to hear the metal of cymbals and hammer hitting piano strings, but not into too bright. Deep soundstage and instrument placement also important.
Yeh I know....i want it all.
Have short listed the above carts but would consider anything up to a max of $2000.
Any thought would be really apreciated as I am going crazy deciding and as I live on maui no chance at auditioning anything.
Many mahalos in advance...... Aloha
mauidj

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nolitan
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given your system parameters, i would go for the lush sounding Shelter 5000.
The Argo-i would be detailed, dynamic. The shelter would be warmer in the mids, more lush...
nolitan
865 posts
 
jcarr,

kindly pls tell us about the Delos sound compared to the Dorian and Argo-i ? That might be a good candidate for my next cart to purchase.

thank you.
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