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ZYX Ultimate Exceed 100 or Lyra Delos - recommendation please

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Posted on July 15, 2024 at 12:57:44
Nunki
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 hi folks,

i would like to try something new in my TW Raven 10,5" tonearm. I was thinking of a Lyra "Delos" as a very good all-round system for a reasonable price. a buddy recommends to consider the ZYX "Ultimate Exceed 100" as a notable alternative. i have to add that the ZYX is offered to me at a really good price!

does anyone know both carts and can give a clear recommendation.

thank you!

Nunki

 

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RE: ZYX Ultimate Exceed 100 or Lyra Delos - recommendation please, posted on July 16, 2024 at 10:15:04
zomax
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 N experience with the Lyra but I recommend the Zyx. I think it is a very neutral cart so if that's not what you're looking for, keep looking. It is an excellent tracker.

 

I had an Accuphase AC-2, posted on July 16, 2024 at 10:27:38
Story
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 and it was made by the Zyx designers, so my rec would be- at least you cannot go wrong with it. It was STUNNIGLY GREAT



 

RE: I had an Accuphase AC-2, posted on July 16, 2024 at 10:49:25
Nunki
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 thank you guys!

i am actually running a Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua. of course this cart performs in another league and i will surely keep it!


but i am in the mood for trying something different every now and then for less money - just plug and play and have fun. many people recommend the Delos but a few recommend ZYX.
one reads that the Delos plays more on the warm side while the ZYX performs more neutrally...

 

RE: I had an Accuphase AC-2, posted on July 21, 2024 at 12:11:13
Mendel
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 I had two Lyra Delos and now have a Kleos.
The Delos is a great cartridge. I would say it is on the "sharper" side of neutral, transients jump out, and dynamics (micro and macro) are great. Very lively sounding, definitely not a "warm" sounding cartridge. If your system could use a little more excitement, the Delos is the ticket. And extremely quiet in the groove.
The Kleos is similar, but just a little smoother and more detailed, and a little quieter in the groove. I have no experience with ZYX.

 

RE: I had an Accuphase AC-2, posted on July 21, 2024 at 13:13:21
Nunki
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 thanx for your information!

 

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