Hana M Series MC Phono Cartridges ML - Low Output Reviews

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ANTHONY PIZZIMENTI

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“An excellent cartridge. Sound is open and detailed. It’s installed in a system with vacuum tube front end and solid state amps. A true value.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Note this was an up grade over a Dynavector 10 x 5 MK2. I was referred to this cartridge from Kat. That lead me to read several reviews. There is one thing that was consistent over several articles and that was that this cartridge ranked with other cartridges that were twice as expensive. Although the more expensive cartridges have an edge over one characteristic or another, over all this ranked as an excellent value competing with the other choices that cost more. Hence after doing my research I decided to go with Hana ML. I must say this was almost the smallest single investment I put into my system that had such a huge impact on improving the vinyl experience. I am using a VPI Prime Scout table and a KC Vibe. This cartridge seems to smooths out some of the over modulation there is on some records and makes it much more enjoyable, The highs and the mid ranges are so smooth, and the sound stage begins to open up nicely as you approach the 50 hour break in. However, I do feel that the Dynavector has a nicer bass response, but that did improve some as I reached the 50 hour break in period. Although the Dynavector 10 x 5 Mk2 is an improvement over the standard 10 x 5, the Hana is in a totally different class, which goes along with the increased price tag. However, it mates well with the VPI table and in retrospect, I wish I went from the Dynavector 10x 5 directly to the Hana ML, skipping the Mk2. I am not knocking the Mk2 at all, but if you have a table and phono pre amp that will take the low output Hana ML, I feel waiting and saving for the extra bucks, is worth the wait to buy the Hana ML cartridge. I feel the Hana ML is an excellent combination with the VPI Prime Scout and KC Vibe. Some records now blow me away in sound!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Excellent performance at a reasonable price”

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Posted 4 years ago

Andrew Dodsworth

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“This is by far the best cartridge I have ever owned. Its amazing for the money, even at $1200 its a bargain.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Replaced the Exact 2 that come on my Rega Planar 6 with this. Immediately noticed more detail, especially in the bass response. I only have it running through a Project tube box ds for now but am looking forward to mating it with a better phonostage. Very happy with the Hana’s performance. Thank you Jean Paul for your recommendation.”

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Posted 4 years ago

HABIB GEORGE

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Posted 4 years ago

Steve Collins

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“I paired this with my VPI Classic Signature from Upscale. Kev and Kat were super gracious with their time in helping me assemble just the right gear for my system. Very happy with the service and the performance of the Hana. Clear, precise upper and authoritative lows. Couldn't be more pleased.”

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Posted 5 years ago