Harvey,
Sorry but I never go to this section of Audiogon unless I change a piece of equipment.
The Kleos is a much better "audiophile" cartridge, no doubt. It has better detail, sharper focus, etc. All the things that someone listing to High end audio equipment would appreciate.
But…
I liked the music that the Zephyr made better. A really enjoyable cartridge for a person that wants to enjoy music.
Can you have both?
I understand that Soundsmith makes a more refined (read more $) cartridge that is worth researching.

maxh March 15, 2014 00:51

Dear Maxh,
Wondering about your comparison of the Kleos with the Zephyr now that you've had more time with it. I, unfortunately, had a mishap with my Lyra Argo -- yesterday :( -- a record slipped out of my hand before placing on platter and it destroyed the cantilever (think Odd Job in James Bond movie.)
My tonearm is a Morch DP-6, have both heavy and medium mass armtubes.
Thank you,
Harvey

unchilled December 08, 2013 15:12