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Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?

I purchased a slightly used Lyra Kleos on Audiogon awhile back and its now probably close to retirement. 

I have enjoyed the cartridge and considered upgrading to the Lyra Etna but its rather expensive.  I thought about getting another Kleos but think want to upgrade rather than simply replace.

A couple dealers have suggested either a Soundsmith Hyperion or a ZYX Universe III.  The ZYX is roughly the cost of the Etna so that gives me pause.

Complicating matters neither of the dealers are local so would have to mount the pricey cartridge myself or with the assistance of friends in or out of the audiogon community.  

I have a Lenco L75 idler wheel direct drive turntable that has an upgraded plinth among other things and am using a Dartzeel phono/line preamplifier.

I listen to wide assortment of music including jazz, rock, and singer/songwriter stuff.....but not classical music....

any thoughts welcome

thanks

Michael

radioheadokplayer
radioheadokplayer OP
181 posts
 
thanks for all the suggestions....I thought about trading in the cartridge but if I need a new cartridge want a different and better cartridge.
While I would happily get a Lyra Etna even with a trade in its too expensive (assuming I have to pay the MSRP for the Etna).  Even if the manufacturer provided 20 percent off the Etna that would still mean $7,000.  I would not spend more than $5,000 on any cartridge.
invictus005
597 posts
 
If you can't afford Etna, go with Kleos. Rocket science?
radioheadokplayer OP
181 posts
 
yes if wanted to make life easy would get another kleos but wanna try something different
jperry
2,431 posts
 
If you want something different get an EMT. Very underrated, but very good, and available in your price range. Get the Kleos retipped and keep it as a spare
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pbnaudio
1,610 posts
 
What turntable / tonearm / Phono preamp do you have ? It’s hard to better the Lyra Cartridges.  If I was to have only one cartridge the Lyra Etna would definitely be it. 

Good listenig 

Peter
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