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VPI Traveler and Lyra Delos

Is the Delos overkill on the Traveler? I have a Dynavector 20x2M currently, but I'm keeping an eye out for a replacement sooner rather than later. 
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bifwynne
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FWIW ... I sent a PM to Jonathan Carr asking about the compatibility of Lyra cartridges and VPI unipivot arms. If he reports back, I'll pass along his comments.
pmotz
375 posts
 
Bifwynne, no worries on the compatibility of Lyra cartridges on VPI unipivot arms.  VPI has tried and recommended the Delos, Kleos, and Atlas cartridges (along with many other cartridges).  Take a look at the VPI Forum on their website.  The list of recommended cartridges is under "News" and "VPI Cartridge Recommendations".  The first post has a link to the list by turntable model.  Searching the forum will also provide plenty of happy Lyra owners.

hwsworkshop
36 posts
 

If you want a great time put an Atlas on a Traveler and sit back and enjoy the sound, it is wonderful.  Yes, it will be better on the Prime but that does not say it will not be almost as wonderful on the Traveler.  The arm on the Traveler is excellent and plays way above its price point.

All that being said I would put the money towards a Prime and be future proof against any cartridge they come up with.

HW

bifwynne
2,069 posts
 
hwsworkshop .... could these be Harry Weisfeld in stealth mode.  :)  If so ... regards.
Harry ... can I assume that you would put the {VPI Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval} on matching up the Lyra Kleos with the Classic 3 tonearm (stainless steel version).
As I said above, maybe I just like sonic swill, but the combo (my rig) sounds A-OK to me.  So I guess I am confused ... why the "big t'zindik" about fixed gimbal arms?  Why not a VPI unipivot????
hwsworkshop
36 posts
 

Out of stealth and into the light!!

I love the uni-pivot, it is in my reference system with the JBL's and the Blades but I had to play with gimbaled and yoke bearing assemblies to be sure.  In reality the Yoke arm sounds better to me than the gimbaled but they are very close, the uni-pivot has more air than either of them and slightly less powerful bass but just as defined and detailed.

I have been using Lyra's on uni-pivots for decades, they are a perfect match just require a bit of setup time.  Actually me reference is the Atlas on a 12" 3D printed uni-pivot, for me it is the best in the world.

HW

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