metal beat Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) @Hensa , Greg. you have inspired me to drag on a SPU as well I am almost loth to set up Mark's loaner gift to me Edited September 25, 2017 by metal beat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 What SOTA?[emoji3] It will find a home....Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viognier Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 @Hensa , Greg. you have inspired me to drag on a SPU as well [emoji4] I am almost loth to set up Mark's loaner gift to me Beautiful SPU Shane. Get that Minus K under your turntable and cradle it with some goodness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog brother Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 p3 already has spring suspension built-in; no need for minus k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 5 hours ago, analog brother said: p3 already has spring suspension built-in; no need for minus k. Correct.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, metal beat said: Correct.. So it's going under the SP-10 III? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 44 minutes ago, Hensa said: So it's going under the SP-10 III? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I procured this cartridge some months ago with a long-term plan to replace the Benz Wood when it eventually goes for re-tipping but 'best laid plans' and all that, it got mounted today...Transfiguration Axia-S. This is impressive out of the box with dramatic scale and deep but tight bass. Plenty of detail as well and a very mild hint of warmth. Synergises very well with the Valab LCR. Very different presentation to the VdH DDT (which is more midrange focused and sounds lighter) and the Benz (more warmth but less impactful bass).Enjoying this very much![emoji106]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Double post Edited October 2, 2017 by Hensa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I procured this cartridge some months ago with a long-term plan to replace the Benz Wood when it eventually goes for re-tipping but 'best laid plans' and all that, it got mounted today...Transfiguration Axia-S. This is impressive out of the box with dramatic scale and deep but tight bass. Plenty of detail as well and a very mild hint of warmth. Synergises very well with the Valab LCR. Very different presentation to the VdH DDT (which is more midrange focused and sounds lighter) and the Benz (more warmth but less impactful bass).Enjoying this very much![emoji106]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I noticed you waited til today to mount and not yesterday when I was at your place. I only dropped your stylus 3 times yesterday. In my defence, you gave me wine...In all seriousness, they are great pics of a very good looking cart. Looking forward to seeing and hearing it in the flesh. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Not new but took a B&W photo of the MC30 Super MK2, look quite nice.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That would be a great cart Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 That would be a great cart Dennis Thanks David, I really like it. Don't know if I should retip later or try something else.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, dwbasement said: Thanks David, I really like it. Don't know if I should retip later or try something else. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk It’s pretty well sought after especially in Asia I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossb Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Lyra Etna SL. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Just bought it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossb Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yes, installed it a couple of hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Cool would love to read how you compare this to other stellar carts of yours when the time is ripe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, rossb said: Lyra Etna SL. LOL. Had to find out Ross? Cool. Will be interesting if Lyra is now part of your dna or not. Try loading it slightly higher before settling. Enjoy!! Edited October 4, 2017 by metal beat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossb Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, metal beat said: LOL. Had to find out Ross? Cool. Will be interesting if Lyra is now part of your dna or not. Try loading it slightly higher before settling. Enjoy!! Thanks. I couldn't stop thinking about it, so I had to satisfy my curiosity one way or the other . 5 minutes ago, Happy said: Cool would love to read how you compare this to other stellar carts of yours when the time is ripe Try and stop me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, rossb said: Lyra Etna SL. Looks great. Looking forward to your review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Lyra Etna SL. Wow!!!That would be remarkable in your excellent system. Nice one RossSent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossb Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 And another one ... a Lyra Dorian Mono. I rarely buy used cartridges, but I picked this one up quite cheaply with less than 250 hours on the clock, so it was worth a punt. So far sounding very nice on Miles Davis' "Ascenseur pour L'Echafaud" (thanks @scuzzii!). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, rossb said: And another one ... a Lyra Dorian Mono. I rarely buy used cartridges, but I picked this one up quite cheaply with less than 250 hours on the clock, so it was worth a punt. So far sounding very nice on Miles Davis' "Ascenseur pour L'Echafaud" (thanks @scuzzii!). Hopefully I get to hear the 2 new editions they look great Ross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Here's a challenge to all you 'Lyra' and 'MC' boys out there with too much money.......buy this (I want to but can't afford it) and see the light: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Grace-14-BR-MR-Cartridge-Grace-F9-cartridge-Boron-cantilever-Micro-ridge-needle/322797551818?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 ....An upgrade on the legendary F9 with the top of the range cantilever/stylus combo (Boron/Microridge). Would be deliriously good....... Are you up to it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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