Benz Micro lp/Lyra Titan i AR Ref Phono2

I use the Lyra Titan i and can say it is more neutral and detailed than the Benz LP which is definitely to the warm side. I tried a friends LP and while I enjoyed it, I like hearing the recording without a signature. I am enjoying the Titan i immensely: good detail, soundstage, dynamics. I don't think it is analytical but if your system leans to the lean side now then the LP would be a better choice.

Another great choice maybe the Lyra Skala. It may give you a touch more warmth and resolution, maybe not have the impact the Titan i has.

Lyra's want great set up and just has a different sound than the Benz LP. (Although I have never had any issues dialing in my 4 lyra's over the years) I suspect those that say it's analyical are just used to a different sound or didn't set it up right.

One isn't better, just different and system matching at this level is highly critical. Your system and where you want to nudge it should be the ulitmate criteria here.

Good luck !

I understand that the Titan i is very sensetive for the right vta. What I mean, my arm is not like a VPI arm or a Graham who are easy to set for vta for different lp's the heavier or the lighter ones. For my arm takes a lot of work to set the vta, so I have to set it for on type of records. For example, when I set it for a normal record, how will it perform when I play a 180 grams record? And how does it handle groovewear, is it silent?