Lyra Delos A truth teller or what?

I will try that.  when I load higher I do not have as much control with the volume.  I like a gradual increase, not just 1 click.  thats one of the reasons I have used lower output moving coils in the past 

"Once you get to know your digital rig I think it’s the quickest, most dependable means of assessing the overall tonality of your analog rig. "

Terrific advice Thom!

"Personally, loading any Lyra down to 65ohms is killing it. It ius supposed to be loaded much higher."

Agree totally downunder.

However, it’s not just the cartridge that determines loading, but the phonostage too! Didn’t like my Lyra Etna loaded any less (numerically) than about 300 ohms or so on my modded Pass Xono. Started to become too thin sounding. On my ARC REF10 phono preamp, 1K is almost perfect. 47K (no loading) is still very listenable.

you were right.  I am at 300 ohms.  much better.  had it at 475, too bright.  might try 320.

I was not expecting it to sound this way loading it higher.

I have two Delos and have enjoyed them on a VPI Aries for several years. I have since gravitated to Nagaoka MI cartridges simply because they produce more dynamics and heft. The highs are fine and spacial content is superior to the Delos. I can feel the drums even at low levels. I also had a Benz Glider and Koetsu Urushi for a while but yawn, ultimately got bored. Grados, some vintage Pickering MIs and Nagaokas are now my cartridges of choice. The Ortofon Black I rarely listen to; it is etched sounding and harsh.