Lyra Titan i on Basis Vector 4 experience?

Hi Speedy,

Thanks for the response on your experience with the Titan i.

Dre

Hello Win,

Thanks for your response.

I've heard the Olympos in a Phantom mounted to a GPA Monaco table. There was nothing that the combination did that made me not want to continue listening to it.

I've also listened to a Titan non-i version in Frank's reference arm and new table. We ended up listening to many of my LPs that day @ RMAF last year. Outside of a some small technical issues with a few dynamic passages the sound was really good.

Unfortunately, I've not had any experience with the cartridge in a Vector Model 4 arm. Although, I'm really enjoying the Lyra Skala in that Arm currently.

Dre

AudioFeil,

Thanks for your comments. How do you think the Vector does with the Titan i?

Thanks,
Dre

Dan,

Those are interesting comments. I have to ask a few questions now. Hope you don't mind...

How much did Tom charge for a custom armboard that's like the one you use with the Triplaner? Do you like to mounting of it?

How different is the setup procedure for both arms?

Did you arrive at different VTF, SRA/VTA, etc. settings for both arms? If so, What did you end up using for them?

Was the resonant frequency very different between the arms with the XV-1s?

Did you get to try any other cartridges on your Vector?

What characteristic did you notice between the two arms with your cartridge on your system with identical mounting?

Oh yea. I'm finally at the end of my questions with this last one: Have you had any direct experience with the Titan i? Even in a Triplaner?

Thanks for sharing,
Dre

Dan,

Thanks for the response and sharing your experience and opinion. Don't worry about the post moving in another direction. If we check most posts on the forum, we will notice this happens regularly. I've accepted it as Internet forum protocol.

As far as the Titan i goes, I'm only getting responses for information on the cart/arm combo at this point. I'm not ready to pull the trigger just yet.

I own the Skala and really enjoy what it does with the very variable music I listen to. So, a Cartridge that is more chameleon (or even handed) with varying types of music is my preference. The Skala, in the Vector, allows me to enjoy everything I listen to. Which is the reason for this post: To find out if The Titan i can add more oneness with the music and not take away from what I'm currently enjoying. I guess you can call it trying to satisfy a curiosity.

Dre

Hi Larry,

Thanks for your feedback to this thread.

All Lyra cartridges pump a great deal of energy into the tonearm. It's even stated on the literature that come with the Cartridges. I believe this is one of the reasons that some Arms don't match well with the Lyra's. If there is one thing the Vector does really well, it is dissipating a great deal of that energy and keeping it away from getting back into the cartridge.

This was very evident when I installed my Vector to replace my previous arm. Although it was a good performer, the Skala was a difficult cartridge to control. The interesting thing is I didn't know how difficult it was until I put this arm on the table.

I'm not sure I'll get the Titan without listening to it in my system first, but it's on my very short list that has a few others I will get the chance to listen to in my system.

Thanks,
Dre

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Just want to follow-up a bit with this thread. I've had the fortune of having a few local friends with a couple of cartridges that I did get to listen to in my system. The time spent doing this was very educational. That time spent being listening to the cartridges in my system. I've setup and listen to a good number of well regarded cartridges in other very nice systems as well. So, the combination of settings helps me to see more of the strengths of the cartridges in different setup and system combinations.

As such, I purchased a Lyra Titan i back in September of 2008. The cartridge decision came from the number of my listening experiences combined with my continued favor for the Skala overall when in my system. Some of the cartridges did some things better but it was always at the expense of another characteristic I was not willing to give up. After much consideration, I went ahead and purchased the Titan i. In this case, I gained exactly what I was looking for without any loss of what the Skala brings to the table.

I've been very happy with the decision as I continue to squeeze more performance out of my setup than anyone I know would have ever expected. The lesson for me is that setup of the entire system is very important in trying to achieve the most out of any system. I know it has helped me to have a good set of ears and have friends with even better ears to achieve good sound. For me, being engaged with the music and the system is part of the fun.

Dre

Hi Scott,

You are most welcome to visit. Just contact me via e-mail and we can setup a time. Half my LPs are still uncleaned sitting in my basement waiting for me. Of course, I'm always looking for more! :)

Dre

Doug,

I had to state the obvious based on the many listening experiences.

I have to enjoy the journey or it becomes work...

Hope the weather is doing well up there.

Dre

Dan,

I don't know what ZYX JMW was talking about. But the ZYX I had in my Vector was extremely enjoyable. I won't tease you. It was a UNIverse low output copper with a silver base.

Dre