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Lyra Kleos or Kleos SL?

I'm considering said cartridge upgrade but would like to hear opinions on the two versions offered.

My TT is an SME 20/2 with a SME IV mk iv tonearm.
Phono preamp is a Parasound JC-3+.

Wondering if the SL version (which is lower output than the regular version) would play well with the JC-3+, or if I might need to add a SUT to the chain.  

Also, my musical tastes lean toward classic rock, blues, folk, alt-country, with some jazz thrown in for good measure.  Not sure if this is a major factor in the decision or not, but thought I'd let you know.

Please let me know your thoughts if you've had experience with these two carts.

Thanks,

Peter
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goldman
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I own the Kleos SL and the Etna.   The Kleos SL is really great and I’d go for the SL over the higher output version.  Check out this video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b91ydKjb7HQ
The song is played with the Kleos SL.  In fact, you should read what Fremer wrote about this setup...he called it best of show!  
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/artisan-fidelity-turntables-drew-me-sound-made-me-stay
That being said, this was an all-tube setup with an $18,500 idler drive table with a Kuzma 4-point.  Great system, but they wouldn’t have paired a $100k system with a $4k cartridge unless it was ideal....and apparently it was.  Good luck.
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