hana sl or one of the AT-ART9?


i read that the  original ART9 was DISCONTINUED.
there are two other options.

AT-ART9XI with Output Voltage 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
and AT-ART9XA with 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
the lower output is a bit worry me.
any insights from members that tried both?
or there is still a way to get the ART9

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You will need around 65db gain in your phono stage to use the XA.

XA may have a subjective refined presentation compare to the XI.

Both are a solid choice. 

XA air core aligns with more exotic(expensive)low output cartridges.

"or there is still a way to get the ART9"

There isn't a compelling reason to look for a NOS ART9 -UNLESS you can get it for considerably less

phono stages i’m thinking on have that 65db.
but i’m still worry not to get with the 0.2 enough "body" and punch from the music, or a bit anemic .
forgot to mention that my current arm is something between low to medium mass- 10 gram.
that was AT say about the difference between the two:
"the ART9XI louder, the ART9XA providing more detail."
a bit strange description "louder".
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/support/audio-solutions-question-of-the-week-how-do-i-choose-between-the-art9xi-and-the-art9xa-phono-cartridges/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20both%20are%20fantastic,Audio%20Solutions%20Department%20for%20assistance.
what do they mean by:
"Non-magnetic core cartridges tend to have moderate mid/low and low frequency reproduction"
is it good, or bad?

the conclusion of guy here was :
"For me, my musical tastes and my system, the higher output and more dynamic AT-ART9XI was the best fit. However, if you have some gain in your phono preamp and your listening tastes tend more to the acoustic and classical end of the spectrum, the AT-ART9XA could be an excellent choice."
since i am listening to a variety kinds of music, rock, jazz, classical, that's increase my dilemma.
 

 

Recently, I've been looking at the three cartridges you mention for upgrade. I have more gain with my phono stage, so based on my research of reviews I'd pick the XA. Assuming you have enough gain XA is the way to go.