Lyra Delos Settings


the Linn Uphorik has the following possible settings for a MC cartridge:

MC Gain => +54 dB / +64 dB @ 1 kHz (measured using 20 Ω source into 1 k Ω)

MC Resistance (low) => 31 Ω, 37 Ω, 42 Ω, 53 Ω, 70 Ω, 100 Ω, 170 Ω

MC Resistance (high) => 580 Ω, 670 Ω, 810 Ω, 1 kΩ

MC Capacitance => 470 pF, 1 nF, 1.5 nF, 2 nF

What settings would you recommend for the Lyra Delos MC cart?
agiaccio
BTW, the Linn forums have a thread which is for Uphorik users and loading of various cartridges. It treats cartridge loading from Linn's own perspective, which is to load MC cartridges not only resistively (per standard MC phono stage design practice), but capacitively as well (a practice which AFAIK is seldom found on MC phono stages, at least those designed in the US or Japan).

http://forums.linn.co.uk/bb/showthread.php?tid=10332

When defining the resistive load recommendations for the Delos, the assumed maximum load capacitance was 600pF, so I find it interesting to analyze MC cartridge behavior with phono stages that allow significantly higher capacitance values.

kind regards, jonathan carr
Jonathan,
As a happy owner of the Delos and the VPI Classic, this thread is of great interest to me. However, honestly I do know how to read your findings. Would it be possible to explain "in English" which setting is optimal given these readings? Thank you!
Jonathan - I am an owner of three Kleos cartridges and am having problems with no less than 2 of them in terms of a low-riding suspension . Emails to the Lyra email address go unanswered , could you please email me at newanalyst@me.com to discuss? Thanks
Hi Kinara:

It would be interesting to see what is going on in your tonearm(s), because 2 out of three is highly unusual.

I would be happy to send you an email, to either discuss what may be going on. or set the corrective wheels in action (smile).

Wonder why I haven't seen your emails?

kind regards, jonathan
Thank you Jonathan

Could you please provide the best email address to use ? The one I am using (since there is no contact link on your website) is lyra@gol.com - listed on the instruction manual that comes with the Cart.

Best

Kinara