Originally Posted by
hifi_dave
The Helikon was superceded some years ago. The Delos is the replacement and the least expensive of the Lyras.
Dynamics and neutrality are trademarks of Lyra cartridges, making most others sound bland and flat.
Dave, there may be some Helikons still about.
Lyra Helikon SL £ 1,470.64 (before any, err, discussions about a final price) but it's the SL version which my phono could cope with.
What d'jer reckon?? Chasing Windmills?
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