Recommend cartridge for pass labs preamp amp and Harbeth 40.2


Hi,

I am enjoying a lyra kleos with  pass labs preamp line phono and monoblocks amp with Harbeth 40.2 speakers.

I load it usually at 500 to have an open transparent sound but couldnbe warmer sound anyone recommend different cartridge with my setup

Thanks

Michael 
karmapolice

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I am using a Townshend rock 7 turntable with a helius omega tonearm. The combo is frequently used together.

The system is great A- at worst...Just seeing if can keep transparency with a little more body...

I have also tried a ortofon a90 on this TT system and that also very good but perhaps even more revealing.


I have tried loading at 250 or 320 and while more full bodied it was on some recordings too much so....imho the harbeth prefers a fast transparent source...

Apparently kleos loading at higher load amount is frequently preferred here on audiogon and even j carr has endorsed it where suitable to listener's system

I thought perhaps the etna SL but pretty pricey 
I am using the Pass XP27....

It sounds excellent with Kleos but would be curious about little warmer  cart like Etna....
Thanks for the ideas Raul....dealer friend who does not sell cartridges also recommended a koetsu signature rosewood ...intriguing but maybe swings pendulum too far into warmth region

I noticed today that if I adjust loading on phono per record 250ohm versus 500 depending on mastering and sound of particular album can nail it right