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I'll take a stab at answering your question regarding a Koetsu Rosewood v. a Lyra Kleos. Although I don't have first hand knowledge of the Rosewood, I do own a Koetsu Vermillion and a Lyra Kleos so the comparison may be comparable. As you stated, the Koetsu provides tremendous warmth and it's wonderful as you know on jazz and vocals. However, it does not have the speed, dynamics and low-end that the Kleos possesses in spades. Your transition to the SF speakers may give you the "warmth" you seek. I find myself missing the Koetsu's midrange warmth when I listen to the Kleos and the speed of the Lyra on certain pieces when I listen to the Koetsu. As you move up the Koetsu line (e.g. Rosewood Platinum), the sound may be more neutral (read "fast") without losing that Koetsu magic. My druthers more times than not was with the Vermillion which may reflect more my taste in music (jazz and vocals). I eventually got an Lyra Etna SL, which was finally able to provide the best of both worlds IMHO. Last edited by lem321; 10-03-2020 at 06:52 PM. |
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I've had my Rosewood longer than any other cartridge I've owned, but like cars, I always try to have this conversation with myself before the secondary value drops off. Right now, it is in perfect shape, is performing beautifully and could be sold or traded in good confidence. Decisions, decisions :-) |
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I went from a Benz Ruby 2 to a Lyra Kleos. Recently I was able to listen to a Koetsu Urushi Blue on a friends similar front end. The main differences I heard going from the Benz to the Lyra was in resolution. The Lyra is a lot more resolved in all areas, but it is also not as warm sounding as any wood bodied cartridge--including the Benz's, or the Koetsu's that use a wood body.
The Koetsu Urushi Blue is a beautiful sounding cartridge, but it is far more colored than the Lyra. The Lyra requires a very very precise set up and loading to sound its considerable best, if you cannot accomplish this, best to stick with a Koestu..they are, at least IMO, far more forgiving. |
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I'm a big fan of Kotesu. I have a handful and love them all. I'd also suggest a phono stage (and or SUT) upgrade can get you what you want without giving up the warmth and musicality of Koetsu. Koetsus love a good SUT and there are a number of choices that will elevate your experience here! I've had great results with Bob's devices Sky, EAR MC-3 (newer model is MC-4), Quadratic MC-1, and Koetus's own SUT on Koetsus.
I'm still trying to get a handle on Ortofons: The Kontrapunt "c" and its successor Cadenza Bronze are a HIT for me. The Jubilee MC (predecessor to Cadenza Black) was a MISS for me. The Windfeld MC was both a HIT and a MISS (mixed feelings on that one). The A90 is definitely a HIT. The new Verismo looks amazing, I want to hear it. |
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