New Delos cart

Thanks for your input. I had hoped after the break-in period, the sound would smooth out a little. I wish there was a way to expedite the break-in period, but I think it will just take time. It's not an offensive sound-just crisp.

I've owned a Delos for over a year. I can't disagree more with Pani. There is definitely a break in period, 100 hours per Mofimadness is about right. You can always start the break in period with the tail slightly down to help smooth it out somewhat. But once broken in, you will never regret the purchase. Detail, accurate just as Theo described.

It's very sensitive to VTF. Catch the right spot. Load it with maximum of 1000 Ohms, but bests between 100 and 200.

Let me clarify, I like the Lyra cartridges for its strengths which is basically speed and dynamics. I also like the Delos a lot. I have heard fully broken in Delos making glorifying music, however that little treble thing just remains and it shows its head on some recordings in a very clear way, not always. A well recorded Analogue Productions LP will not bring out this issue.

I compared the Delos with a lot of cartridges, I seriously think it is one of the best out there you can buy. Independent from Price.
BUT:
I will show you exactly what is going on with the connected units. I think, when you are disturbed from a frequency area, the problem is somewhere else. Based on its Price you will see it mainly in low quality Systems and the reactions from these owners are the way they can hear it with those units. Listen to it with a real top Turntable/Arm and Frontend and you will scratch your head in amazement.
For low quality Systems the Kleos is a better match based on its limited Frequency area.