I don't know the Delos. But, I do have an ART9 and love it. Considering the price is almost double, I'd go with the ART9 again. I upgraded from Blue Point #2, then Dynavector 10x5, and the ART is significantly better than those. I'm sure the Delos could be another step forward, but at a cost of $800 extra, I'm unlikely to really find out. Law of diminishing returns applies.
MC cartridge input - Lyra Delos or AT Art9 (or higher AT)
I have a well isolated MMF9.1 Turntable with a highly revealing downstream system with Classe power and Dynaudio C1s and a subwoofer. It sounds great with the old (came with the used table) Lyra Argo cart. I am looking at upgrading. I like the great imaging and air that I get with the Lyra cart. It blows away my digital efforts. I am thinking of switching to a new cart so I can track the age and condition and get an upgrade at same time. I am thinking of either getting a Lyra Delos or a Audio Technica ART9 or similar AT cart. I was wondering if anyone has heard a ART 9 (or the anniversary editions in price range of Delos) and compared it to the Delos. How would you characterize the sound comparison. I play mostly pop, rock and folk. i have scoured the internet but found little to hang my hat on.