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Post by misterc on May 12, 2022 9:12:30 GMT
Good work Oli
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Post by Bigman80 on May 21, 2022 11:15:31 GMT
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Post by pete on May 21, 2022 11:33:58 GMT
Interesting Oliver, how is it sounding??
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Post by Bigman80 on May 21, 2022 11:36:59 GMT
Interesting Oliver, how is it sounding?? Still setting up really, but initially I am liking the balance. |
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Post by pete on May 21, 2022 11:50:13 GMT
Interesting Oliver, how is it sounding?? Still setting up really, but initially I am liking the balance. I get stressed just looking at that cantilever sticking out on its own!! Great it is sounding to your liking. |
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Post by sq225917 on May 21, 2022 12:18:21 GMT
They're a great cart, more analytical than the ortofons they like quite a high loading.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 21, 2022 12:28:17 GMT
They're a great cart, more analytical than the ortofons they like quite a high loading. I'm yet to experiment, but initial impressions are favourable. Especially when it was a bargain. |
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Post by antonio on May 21, 2022 13:07:42 GMT
I remember reading 100 Ohm was the correct setting, have also read 1000 was preferred by someone else, take your pick  |
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Post by misterc on May 21, 2022 13:23:05 GMT
A lot of people find Lyra bright, however with the right set up and deck they give a really quality sound
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Post by Bigman80 on May 21, 2022 13:23:43 GMT
I remember reading 100 Ohm was the correct setting, have also read 1000 was preferred by someone else, take your pick It's on 100R at the moment. Nice solidity in the LF, clear Mids and HF. I'll have a play, but the manual doesn't give any such advice. |
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Post by antonio on May 21, 2022 14:21:02 GMT
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Post by Bigman80 on May 21, 2022 15:26:54 GMT
Different Helikon? Output is lower? |
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Post by sq225917 on May 21, 2022 23:58:57 GMT
I've sold 3 Paradises to lyra owners, all loaded in the 2-400 ohm range. 270r and slightly arse down sounded best to me.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 7:14:07 GMT
I've sold 3 Paradises to lyra owners, all loaded in the 2-400 ohm range. 270r and slightly arse down sounded best to me. I thought I'd give 250 a go. Sounded good yesterday mind. |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 8:54:11 GMT
I've done some digging into the Lyra and it appears that once upon a time it sported a Boron Cantilever. I knew it had been to ESCO for a retip, but looks like they didn't only change the stylus. Shame. The cartridge is now setup correctly and seems to be settling nicely. I am actually rather enjoying this. I need to find some sort of replacement tape for the bottom of the cart. Any suggestions are welcome. Some Lyra Porn:    |
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Post by lurch on May 22, 2022 12:46:49 GMT
For the tape use the sticky paper/gauze tape that hospitals use on dressings readily available from chemist's.
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Post by firebottle on May 22, 2022 12:47:36 GMT
I've got some Kapton tape that might be suitable.
It's dark to medium brown.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 12:57:37 GMT
Thank you lurch I have been wracking my brain as to what it looks like and you're right. firebottle how sticky is it? I need to be careful not to use something that is hard to remove. |
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Post by stevew on May 22, 2022 14:21:56 GMT
Mmm.. I had an Argo once. I wouldn’t describe the covering as tape. More gossamer tissue.. very thin stuff.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 14:39:36 GMT
Mmm.. I had an Argo once. I wouldn’t describe the covering as tape. More gossamer tissue.. very thin stuff. How does it adhere? |
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Post by mikeyb on May 22, 2022 15:08:06 GMT
Micropore 😉
But the sticky stuff might gather dust
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2022 15:21:40 GMT
In my line of work, I would have to use “high speed tape”.
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Post by sq225917 on May 22, 2022 16:09:03 GMT
The stuff on the lyra is spinbond nylon gossamer sheet.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 18:03:10 GMT
The stuff on the lyra is spinbond nylon gossamer sheet. Thanks Simon Anyone got a bit lying around? |
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Post by macca on May 22, 2022 18:14:42 GMT
probably a daft question but what does this tape actually do? Or is it just cosmetic?
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 18:25:58 GMT
probably a daft question but what does this tape actually do? Or is it just cosmetic? It keeps dust out of the mechanics inside. It's not an issue, just peace of mind type deal |
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Post by macca on May 22, 2022 18:29:18 GMT
Just wondered. Never had a cart with anything like that on it.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2022 19:08:57 GMT
I don’t know why people are buying half finished carts. 😉
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Post by Bigman80 on May 22, 2022 19:42:16 GMT
I don’t know why people are buying half finished carts. 😉 I know..... we're just chancers. |
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Post by antonio on May 23, 2022 4:17:55 GMT
I don’t know why people are buying half finished carts. 😉 It's not a half finished cartridge, it would work perfectly well without the protective tape, that's only there to help keep the dust from getting in. |
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