Hi Joe, I've been really happy with my Dyanvector XX2 mk II as well.....it's a tough cartridge to beat for the the money. I know many who love the Lyras as well.....they seem to have a reputation of being a bit more detailed....I've read that some find them just a tad on the brighter side while the Dynavectors have a little more bass slam if you will. Our friend Steve here on AA has a Kiseki Purple heart that (I think) he really likes. I don't have any personal experience with the Ortofon cartridges.
- Buck
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3
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