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Re: Hana Cartridges
I have a Hana ML and a Dynavector DV-20X2H. I like the Hana maybe a little more. However, I have not yet maximized the potential of the Hana using a SUT with an appropriately loaded phono preamp. My plan is to complete a home brew phono preamp this coming year which will be customizable with respect to loading resistors. I will likely use a 1:10 SUT but have not decided on the load. For the group in this thread, for the Hana low output cart, what are the preferred step-up ratios and the preferred reflected load (at the cart)? I should mention that Tom Reitz prefers the Dynavector in my setup.
rceagan
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Re: R2R dac vs. Delta Sigma type dac
Well this was a complete bust.............don't impulse buy!!!
The unit is awesome if you're into headphones. It could not be used as a conventional pre-amp like every other headphone amp I've seen/owned with a line out.
Streaming Qobuz, I hooked this up like every other similar piece of gear. USB out of the computer in an iFi Galvonic 3, out of the iFi into the USB of the TA30, recognized it right away.
Signal cable from the AUX Out on the TA30 to the Pass ACA amp. Clicking through all the inputs and then full blast sound. Try to adust the volume control on the TA30 and it does nothing. Normally I have my Qobuz player on the computer set at full volume. I was able to attenuate the volume only from the Qobuz player on the computer not the TA30. Not ideal at all!! And a bit perplexing.
Ok, lets try this another way for sh its and grins. I'll use the EE dac and then use the analog out of the EE dac to the analog input on the TA30. Nada, nothing, no sound....WTF. Why have an AUX in and out if they don't function like a normal unit.
I don't own headphones to see if the sound only come out the headphone jack. It must be wired differently inside.
This thing is built like a tank, very high quality tube sockets and I can see the board stuffed with ELNA Silmic II's. Fit and finish is excellent. I am disappointed it can't function as a tube-dac-pre.
The seller has agreed to take it back. I really wanted it to work out. The reviews I read gave it high marks and there's lots of info on tube rolling too.
The other irksome thing is there is a language button to switch the screen from Chinese to English. It only worked on the USB input screen. All the other settings were in Chinese even if I choose English. I recognized the bluetooth symbol for the bluetooth input, but all the script on the screen was in Chinese. There were two other screens in Chinese and then I guess the AUX IN was in English too.
H9
The unit is awesome if you're into headphones. It could not be used as a conventional pre-amp like every other headphone amp I've seen/owned with a line out.
Streaming Qobuz, I hooked this up like every other similar piece of gear. USB out of the computer in an iFi Galvonic 3, out of the iFi into the USB of the TA30, recognized it right away.
Signal cable from the AUX Out on the TA30 to the Pass ACA amp. Clicking through all the inputs and then full blast sound. Try to adust the volume control on the TA30 and it does nothing. Normally I have my Qobuz player on the computer set at full volume. I was able to attenuate the volume only from the Qobuz player on the computer not the TA30. Not ideal at all!! And a bit perplexing.
Ok, lets try this another way for sh its and grins. I'll use the EE dac and then use the analog out of the EE dac to the analog input on the TA30. Nada, nothing, no sound....WTF. Why have an AUX in and out if they don't function like a normal unit.
I don't own headphones to see if the sound only come out the headphone jack. It must be wired differently inside.
This thing is built like a tank, very high quality tube sockets and I can see the board stuffed with ELNA Silmic II's. Fit and finish is excellent. I am disappointed it can't function as a tube-dac-pre.
The seller has agreed to take it back. I really wanted it to work out. The reviews I read gave it high marks and there's lots of info on tube rolling too.
The other irksome thing is there is a language button to switch the screen from Chinese to English. It only worked on the USB input screen. All the other settings were in Chinese even if I choose English. I recognized the bluetooth symbol for the bluetooth input, but all the script on the screen was in Chinese. There were two other screens in Chinese and then I guess the AUX IN was in English too.
H9
heiney9
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Re: What Are You Listening To? (Part Deux)
Kudu KU-24
{Vinyl, LP, stereo, 1975}
agingboomer
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Re: Hana Cartridges
I have a Hana ML, and I’ve heard both the Blue and the Red at shows.
Initially I took the plunge because I found an open box deal from someone downsizing. It’s been a great cart so far. At first I wasn’t as keen on it, but after close to 80 hours it seemed to really settle in. I also added an SUT in the chain and that improved the sound with my specific phonostage. My guess is 60db is closer to the sweet spot on the gain, and my phono offers 58 to 64, which is why I brought in the SUT.
Overall, I’m happy with it and I plan to keep it with me if/when I change turntables. I’d also strongly consider trading in for the Blue. Another advantage for the line is once you have a good phono match, the ML, Blue and Red all have the same output so you shouldn’t need to mess with much as you move up the line.
I’ve also been curious about the Dynavector XX-2a, but I’ve never heard any Dynavectors and I’m really in no rush to change because the ML is treating me well.
Initially I took the plunge because I found an open box deal from someone downsizing. It’s been a great cart so far. At first I wasn’t as keen on it, but after close to 80 hours it seemed to really settle in. I also added an SUT in the chain and that improved the sound with my specific phonostage. My guess is 60db is closer to the sweet spot on the gain, and my phono offers 58 to 64, which is why I brought in the SUT.
Overall, I’m happy with it and I plan to keep it with me if/when I change turntables. I’d also strongly consider trading in for the Blue. Another advantage for the line is once you have a good phono match, the ML, Blue and Red all have the same output so you shouldn’t need to mess with much as you move up the line.
I’ve also been curious about the Dynavector XX-2a, but I’ve never heard any Dynavectors and I’m really in no rush to change because the ML is treating me well.
displayname
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Re: Hana Cartridges
Ha, I do have several cartridges, but actually none of those. The Hana carts have piqued my interest over the years, but I've never heard one. I know they were developed by Excel, and I do have some carts by Coral that were also done by Excel, and I like the Corals carts very much 
jdjohn
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
I've long felt that Valentine's day puts unnecessary stress on a "relationship". Maybe it's not just me...
mhardy6647
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YrT-mtGhBM
Re: Death to The Music Room....
I sold my VPI TT through them on consignment with no issues, I actually preferred going through them, and not dealing with the riff raff of CL, and FB Market Place.
Toolfan66
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