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Lyra Kleos and VPI Aries 3 - will this work

I'm considering a trade-up to an Aries 3 from a Scoutmaster. And I'd like recommendations on a suitable cartridge.
I was leaning to the Kleos but have read reports that the Lyras aren't a good match with VPI arms because of sibilance problems.
Anyone using a Lyra on a VPI table?

Thanks,

maxh
maxh OP
52 posts
 
Thanks for the input.
My Scoutmaster has some miles on it & I can trade it toward the Aries 3.
The Lyra Kleos will bust my budget butÂ…

Good listening to all.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
There are many other tables that better mate with a Lyra. Dump the VPI. Forget about the Aries as after the Aries I, it was all downhill, especially as relates to the platter.
kekohler
2 posts
 
I used a Helikon on my HW-19/JMW 10.5 arm for years and it sounded great. I am currently using a Parnassus and a Kleos on JMW 12.5/12.7 arms on a TNT and both sound wonderful. You just need to get the VTA set correctly. The JMW arms make this really easy to do while the record is playing.
maxh OP
52 posts
 
Buconero117,
I'm staying with the VPI line because of my investment in these transferable upgrades: Classic Aluminum Platter and Bearing, Periphery Ring Clamp, HR-X Stainless Steel Center Weight, and SDS Motor Drive.

I'm trading my Scoutmaster as stock and keeping the upgrades.

Maybe my next table will be from a different manufacturer.

I really like the Ring Clamp for warped records. The SDS drive is easy to use & is a great antidote for the crappy power in this area.
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kennyb
117 posts
 
Maxh - you are making the right move to stick with VPI. The Aries 3 was a significant upgrade from my Aries 1, so the suggestions that their tables went downhill after the Aries 1 is more advice you should ignore.

The Lyras are great too. I could not be happier with what I hear from my Skala on my Aries 3. I am sure you will be thrilled with the Kleos as well.
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