I used a Lyra Helikon in a Hadcock GH228 Unipivot for 2 years and was very happy compared to my previous Clearaudio Insider Gold.
I then switched to the Lyra Titan i and was disappointed.
Whilst the detail was there, the bass was not as good but worse still....there was simply no 'soul' or emotion.
Within 4 weeks I had the ZYX Universe which simply blew away every cartridge I have ever heard.
For the first time ever with the ZYX.......analysing the properties of the cartridge is simply not relevant. The vinyl appears connected directly to the preamp.
I then switched to the Lyra Titan i and was disappointed.
Whilst the detail was there, the bass was not as good but worse still....there was simply no 'soul' or emotion.
Within 4 weeks I had the ZYX Universe which simply blew away every cartridge I have ever heard.
For the first time ever with the ZYX.......analysing the properties of the cartridge is simply not relevant. The vinyl appears connected directly to the preamp.