Hana Cartridges

xsmi
xsmi Posts: 1,802
in 2 Channel Audio
Hey fellas, I have a two turntable setup and I was thinking about stepping up my game on both tables. I just got an S-shaped arm for my Denon 59L with a removable head shell. I was thinking about doing the Hana MC Mono and SL stereo cartridges for that table. And I was thinking of going from the Sumiko Black on my RM-10 to an Umami Blue. What do you guys think? I’m not in a position to listen to these cartridges before I purchase.
2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,659
    @jdjohn
    I think Jody has some experience with those cartridges and seems to have the largest base of experience with different carts in this group.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,368
    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 B)
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