Cartridges: Kuzma CAR or Lyra on a 4-Point (11") arm


Hi there,
I have a Kuzma Stabi-M and 4-Point (11") first generation arm, and a CAR-40.
Used to own a Lyra Delos before upgrading to the CAR, and found that the CAR-40 has a more "grounded sound" while Lyra has a more "nimble & lithe" sound.  The CAR is a sturdier cartridge, as the Delos suspension did not last as long.  The Delos is still sitting in a drawer.

Looking to upgrade my 7 year old CAR-40 now.  New cartridge will be fitted on the said arm and turntable.
Considering CAR-50 and Lyra Etna Lambda.

What are your views and comments?  Thank you for your advice.

hamburger
Or the PC7 didn’t match the $60k system? Sounds like that’s the case since the PC7 was muddled sounding. I don’t think the CAR50 sounded bad, it actually sounded great, just boring and not engaging for me. There’s nothing that was “wrong”. 

Wondering how people feel …months later ? i am at the 10 ish hour mark on a CAR40 on a Triplaner / Bardo / HRS into a Herron phono ( load is 220 ) and it is as a dealer who sells both Kuzma and Lyra “ the Delos is like a fit athlete, the CAR40 is the same fit athlete with an added 8# of muscle….

i agree….. i am of course retaining the Delos…so many tables, so many arms…. fun.

I have spent some happy hours listening to the CAR50 on a 4 pt 9” on a Kuzma deck w Minus K…..it’s…. anything but boring……

Best to all in our quest