{"product_id":"lyra-delos","title":"Lyra Delos High End MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eTypically, the more money invested in manufacturing, the better a pickup sounds. But sometimes, as with the \u003cstrong\u003eLyra Delos\u003c\/strong\u003e , it's the designer's ingenuity that leads to exceptional results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A major problem with many cartridge systems is that even normal tracking force causes a change in the position and thus angle of the signal coils in the magnetic field. This has a negative impact on the coils' sensitivity and linearity. The \u003cstrong\u003eDelos\u003c\/strong\u003e solves this problem with a new design featuring a pre-angled damping system. When the tracking force is applied, the signal coils are optimally aligned in the magnetic field. This, together with the low-resonance metal body, results in superior sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The strong musical expression and, above all, the richness of timbres that the \u003cstrong\u003eDelos\u003c\/strong\u003e is able to reproduce seemingly effortlessly, inspire even experienced \u003cstrong\u003eLyra\u003c\/strong\u003e listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e TECHNICAL DATA:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"222\"\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"233\"\u003e MC (moving coil) cartridge with low output voltage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"299\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eDiamond cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"319\"\u003e Lyra's own special cut (Namiki Micro Ridge, naked, line-contact, 2.5 x 75 µm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"427\" data-start=\"408\"\u003eOriginal needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"436\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"436\"\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"457\"\u003e 0.6 mV at 5 cm\/s (45°, CBS test plate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eRecommended tracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"531\"\u003e 1.75 g (equivalent to 17.5 mN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e 7.3 g (without needle guard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"645\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eCompliance (needle compliance):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"645\"\u003e approx. 12 µm\/mN (measured at 100 Hz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"686\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e Half-inch mounting with integrated threaded holes (screw mounting from above) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"822\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"824\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"833\"\u003eSpecial features \u0026amp; recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eThe Lyra Delos's clean cabinet edges make it particularly easy to install and precisely align. The sound reacts sensitively to the height of the tonearm—a height-adjustable tonearm is therefore recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e For maintenance, we recommend using the original Lyra needle cleaner. Although it's expensive, it has proven to provide sonic benefits—a worthwhile investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e Thanks to its moderate output voltage and internal resistance, the Delos does not place any exceptional demands on the phono preamplifier – nevertheless, a high-quality MC input with a suitable impedance should be selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonathan Carr \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003e Main montage: Akiko Ishiyama \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e Final adjustment and testing: Yoshinori Mishima \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003ePickup housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003eMilled from a block of 6063 aluminum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e Partially non-parallel geometry to minimize resonance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1802\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003e Direct threaded holes for 2.6 mm screws (JIS 0.45 pitch) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003eScanning system:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003e Solid boron needle carrier with direct single-point suspension \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2010\" data-start=\"1963\"\u003e Stylus mounted directly on the support structure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003eWash:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e 3-layer wound \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2077\" data-start=\"2055\"\u003e 6N copper (high purity) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003e Iron former, square \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2138\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e Self-impedance: 6.3 ohms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2141\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003e Inductance: 9.5 µH \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2176\"\u003eRecommendations for adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003eRecommended input impedance at the MC phono input:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003e 100 – 800 ohms (depending on the preamplifier; see manual for exact recommendation or determine by listening test) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003eRecommended impedance when using a transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2443\"\u003e5 – 15 ohms (transformer output should be connected to an MM phono input with 10 kOhm – 47 kOhm, ideally with short, low-capacitance cables) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003eRecommended tonearms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003e High-quality tonearms (pivoting or tangential) with precise bearings, adjustable anti-skating force and ideally adjustable vertical tracking angle (VTA) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2804\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2806\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2840\" data-start=\"2806\"\u003eVertical scanning angle (VTA):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2843\" data-start=\"2840\"\u003e 20° \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2852\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003eDistance from mounting thread to needle tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2906\"\u003e 9.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e DOWNLOADS:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fastaudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Lyra-Delos_01.pdf\"\u003eDelos User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fastaudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Lyra_Artikel.pdf\"\u003eLyra Delos and Cleos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fastaudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/stp_08_10_SD_Tonabnehmer.pdf\"\u003ePickups in comparison – Stereoplay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55141363220855,"sku":"","price":1760.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/3567\/9607\/files\/Lyra_Delos_Tonabnehmer.jpg?v=1775236517","url":"https:\/\/klang-maschine.de\/en\/products\/lyra-delos","provider":"Klang Maschine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}