Lyra Kleos Phono Cartridge

Because the Kleos is a moving coil (MC) cartridge with a 0.5 mV output, you will need a phono preamp capable of handling low-output MC cartridges. Ensure your phono stage supports an impedance setting compatible with the Kleos's 5.4-ohm internal impedance for the best performance.

The line-contact stylus is designed to sit deeper in the groove than standard elliptical shapes, allowing it to extract more high-frequency detail and nuance from your records. While this provides exceptional clarity, it also means precise setup is critical to avoid increased surface noise or potential record wear.

With a weight of 8.8 grams, the Kleos is a medium-mass cartridge that pairs well with a wide variety of modern tonearms. However, you should always check your tonearm's effective mass and counterweight range to ensure it can properly balance and track within the recommended 1.7 to 1.8-gram force.

Boron is an incredibly rigid and lightweight material that minimizes unwanted vibrations and energy loss. By using it for the cantilever, Lyra ensures that the stylus movement is transferred to the coils with minimal distortion, resulting in a tighter, more accurate sound.

Like most high-end moving coil cartridges, the stylus is not user-replaceable. Depending on your listening habits and how well you maintain your records, you can typically expect several thousand hours of play before the diamond tip shows significant wear and requires a professional retip or cartridge replacement.

Yes, the duraluminum body is significantly more rigid than plastic or lighter metal housings, which helps control resonance. By damping these vibrations, the cartridge produces a cleaner, more focused soundstage with less coloration.