I have had the chance to hear the Orpheus in a friend's system. It is in that system on extensive "trial" (we are all friends of a dealer), and if I weren't so lazy, I could also install it in my system for a trial. In my friends system, where it replaced a Lyra Helikon, I thought the Orpheus sounded terrific. It actually sounded more lively than the Helikon (though the Helikon has quite a few hours on it so that might be an issue), while having the great tonal balance typical of Transfiguration cartridges.
Once I get my own system sorted out (just replaced my linestage/phono), I will give it a spin.
Once I get my own system sorted out (just replaced my linestage/phono), I will give it a spin.