The Lyra Atlas is a low-impedance moving coil cartridge designed by Jonathan Carr to deliver exceptional tracking, resolution and dynamic expression. As Lyra’s reference stereo cartridge, the Atlas introduces an asymmetrical body structure that suppresses internal standing waves while creating a more direct mechanical path for vibrational energy to dissipate into the tonearm. It is available in both Standard and low-output SL variants.

A Lyra-designed variable-radius line-contact nude diamond stylus, diamond-coated solid boron cantilever and newly developed cross-shaped 6N high-purity copper coil former contribute to its clarity, transient speed and precise retrieval of musical detail. The one-piece titanium body incorporates reduced-area headshell contact and Lyra’s phase-interference resonance control system, while the direct-mounted cantilever assembly provides an exceptionally rigid mechanical interface for outstanding transparency and dynamic expression.

Key Features

Low-impedance moving coil design

Available in Standard and low-output SL versions

Asymmetrical one-piece machined titanium body

Phase-interference resonance control system

Lyra-designed variable-radius line-contact nude diamond stylus (3μm × 70μm)

Diamond-coated solid boron cantilever

Direct-mounted cantilever via high-pressure knife-edge system

Cross-shaped chemically purified high-purity iron coil former

6N high-purity copper coils

Standard: 0.56mV output, 4.2Ω internal impedance

Atlas SL: 0.25mV output, 1.52Ω internal impedance

Recommended tracking force: 1.72g

Cartridge weight: 11.6g

SL Low Output Variant £10295

The Lyra Etna is a low-impedance moving coil cartridge designed by Jonathan Carr to deliver exceptional tracking, resolution and dynamic expression. Building on the foundation of the Kleos, the Etna introduces a sophisticated multi-material body construction centred around a solid titanium core, with bronze, stainless steel and aluminium elements working together to improve rigidity and resonance control. It is available in both Standard and low-output SL variants.

A Lyra-designed variable-radius line-contact nude diamond stylus, diamond-coated solid boron cantilever and 6N high-purity copper coils contribute to its clarity, transient speed and precise retrieval of musical detail. The cantilever assembly is mounted directly into the titanium core via Lyra’s high-pressure knife-edge system, creating an exceptionally rigid mechanical interface while the constrained-layer body construction minimises unwanted resonances for greater transparency and dynamic expression.

Key Features

Low-impedance moving coil design

Available in Standard and low-output SL versions

Multi-material body with solid titanium core

Bronze, stainless steel and aluminium constrained-layer construction

Lyra-designed variable-radius line-contact nude diamond stylus (3μm × 70μm)

Diamond-coated solid boron cantilever

Direct-mounted cantilever via high-pressure knife-edge system

6N high-purity copper coils

Standard: 0.56mV output, 4.2Ω internal impedance

Etna SL: 0.25mV output, 1.52Ω internal impedance

Recommended tracking force: 1.72g

Cartridge weight: 9.2g

SL Low Output Variant £7495

The Lyra Delos is a low-impedance moving coil cartridge designed by Jonathan Carr to deliver exceptional tracking, resolution and dynamic expression. Its New Angle technology aligns the magnetic circuit, signal coils and core correctly when the cartridge is operating at its specified tracking force, rather than only when the suspension is unloaded.

A nude Microridge line-contact stylus, solid boron cantilever and 6N high-purity copper coils contribute to its clarity, transient speed and precise retrieval of musical detail. The solid machined aluminium body uses non-parallel surfaces to reduce internal resonances, while its medium compliance and 7.3g weight make the Delos suitable for a broad range of medium and medium-high-mass tonearms.

Key features

Low-impedance moving coil design

Lyra New Angle technology

Nude Namiki Microridge line-contact stylus

Solid boron rod cantilever

6N high-purity copper coils

Anodised aluminium body with non-parallel surfaces

0.6mV output at 5cm/sec

7.3g cartridge weight

Recommended tracking force: 1.72g

Recommended for medium to medium-high-mass tonearms

The Lyra Erodion EVO is a moving coil step-up transformer designed by Jonathan Carr specifically for low-impedance moving coil cartridges. Rather than simply increasing signal voltage, the Erodion EVO has been engineered to preserve bandwidth, dynamic range and transient accuracy, allowing low-output moving coil cartridges to perform at their full potential when partnered with a high-quality moving magnet phonostage.

Custom-wound transformers, direct-wired internal connections and Lyra’s low-capacitance PhonoPipe output cable contribute to exceptional signal integrity and low noise. Offering 26dB of passive gain and optimised for cartridges with internal impedances between 2 and 10 ohms, the Erodion EVO is an outstanding partner for Lyra’s SL cartridges, while also delivering exceptional performance with many other low-impedance moving coil designs.

Key Features

Passive moving coil step-up transformer

Designed by Jonathan Carr for low-impedance moving coil cartridges

26dB passive voltage gain

Optimised for cartridges with 2–10Ω internal impedance

Wide bandwidth: 10Hz–100kHz

Integrated Lyra PhonoPipe low-capacitance output cable

Direct-wired internal signal path

Two selectable grounding configurations

Designed for use with 47kΩ moving magnet phonostage inputs

Particularly well suited to Lyra Kleos SL, Etna SL and Atlas SL cartridges

Dimensions: 150 × 128 × 78mm

Weight: 2.5kg