Looks like I need to send my Lyra Delos in for servicing (wasabi paper has some issues). Could take 8 weeks to turn around. I was already planning to upgrade in a few months, so thinking I'll do it now since I don't wanna go without vinyl for 2 months and don't have a backup cart.
I'm considering upgrading to a Lyra Atlas, Koetsu Jade Platinum or Koetsu Blue Lace (I can get a lightly used one for about the same price as the other two options). I really like a silky smooth sound, but listen to a lot of rock and want solid bass.
I auditioned a Koetsu Onyx Platinum, but frankly it's impossible to for me to tell much in a system I'm unfamiliar with in what I think is a pretty terrible setup. If I go with the Blue Lace, I'll have 2 weeks to try it out. If I go with the Atlas or Jade, I'm basically buying on rep. Not ideal, but I'm sure either of these will be a clear improvement.
Can anyone breakdown the sonic characteristic of these carts and how they are likely to sound in a system like mine.
Here's what I'm running:
Brinkmann Oasis with Graham Phantom Supreme II
Shindo Vosne Romanee pre-amp
A23 103 SUT
Shindo Lafon gm70 monoblocks
Shindo 604 Altec speakers
Obviously I'm most concerned with matching the table, arm, cart and SUT. Any insight on whether this would be a bad, good, great or stupendous match?
p.s. I'm only looking at carts that I can get without a wait. That puts the new Etna out for me which is too bad.
p.s.s. I listen to a lot of modern indie rock and shoegaze-y music. It's not always the best recordings. I want a cart that is going to help this stuff shine or at least not make it irritating.
I'm considering upgrading to a Lyra Atlas, Koetsu Jade Platinum or Koetsu Blue Lace (I can get a lightly used one for about the same price as the other two options). I really like a silky smooth sound, but listen to a lot of rock and want solid bass.
I auditioned a Koetsu Onyx Platinum, but frankly it's impossible to for me to tell much in a system I'm unfamiliar with in what I think is a pretty terrible setup. If I go with the Blue Lace, I'll have 2 weeks to try it out. If I go with the Atlas or Jade, I'm basically buying on rep. Not ideal, but I'm sure either of these will be a clear improvement.
Can anyone breakdown the sonic characteristic of these carts and how they are likely to sound in a system like mine.
Here's what I'm running:
Brinkmann Oasis with Graham Phantom Supreme II
Shindo Vosne Romanee pre-amp
A23 103 SUT
Shindo Lafon gm70 monoblocks
Shindo 604 Altec speakers
Obviously I'm most concerned with matching the table, arm, cart and SUT. Any insight on whether this would be a bad, good, great or stupendous match?
p.s. I'm only looking at carts that I can get without a wait. That puts the new Etna out for me which is too bad.
p.s.s. I listen to a lot of modern indie rock and shoegaze-y music. It's not always the best recordings. I want a cart that is going to help this stuff shine or at least not make it irritating.
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