Lyra Delos A truth teller or what?

tzh21y,

 I have been following the various threads relating to the Technics 1200G. You are a prominent poster. I have no experience with the Delos cartridge, but have used ScanTech / Lyra cartridges since 1988. They need break in. After 100 hrs, they smooth out. I currently use a Kleos on my LP12.

Just wondering what your current setup of your Technics consists of.

power cord, IC from table to phonostage, The Stillpoint record weight. What has been beneficial; what has been a waste of time.

 I am going to pull the trigger on a 1200G and listen to it as stock until it breaks in as early posters have recommended. Hoping that I can use a Dynavector 17D3 with it. It is a light cartridge; don’t know if one of the after market headshells will be needed.

Any thoughts would be appreciated 

tzh21y,

What have the various headshells that you have used contributed to the different setups. Have they been well made? Fit properly?  Only you can tell; but do you think the pure silver ICs your using contribute to the tipped up sound?

 I have thought from the beginning; when I heard it demo at Axpona 2016, that this table can and is a game changer.

 I am going to take it a little slower in the changes that I make to the Technics, The one thing that stood out in that demo. I was the only person in the room. Stability of soundstage and images within was just outstanding. Helped make each instrument standout in 3D.

Can you comment on what the Stillpoint record weight contributes.

Appreciate your thoughts.

nkonor

tzh21y,

Happy that you’re still experimenting with your TT.  I was at Axpona on Saturday. In the Technics room, they were trying the MoFo record weight.
I meet Ralph Karsten and Tri Mai. I did order a SL1200G and had it sent to them. Tri has finished my Triplanar arm and I think Ralph needs me to send my Lyra Kleos. He should have the modded Technics done soon. 
 
I can hardly wait to get it in my system. I still think it will be a giant killer. 

tzh21y,

We will see / hear soon. I have packed the Kleos and will ship to Ralph tomorrow.

tzh, have you looked at the Ortofon acrylic mat? That’s what I will have on the modded Technics 

I also will use the HRS , ADL-B record weight. Technics Rep. told me 2lb max. 

tzh21y,

Heading home from St Paul. Picked up the Technics SL1200G that Ralph modded with a Triplanar Classic SE tonearm and mounted my Lyra Kleos cartridge.
About 4-5 more hours to home.
Can hardly wait to hear it in my system. They did a stunning job.