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Soundsmith Aida vs Hana sh

I would like some help in choosing the right cartridge for my set-up. I have a recently rebuilt sota sapphire series 3 with a pro-ject 10cc, Soundsmith Carmen-H into a Manley chinook se.
I really have these two in mind.

Soundsmith Aida & Hana sh

I’m looking for technical help on this, not opinions on what you think sounds better. I have heard both on different systems that were set-up for them and like both very much.The Hana being the winner for value and the Aida sounding the way a $2,000.00 cartridge should. The Hana maybe a little light at 5 grams for the stock counter weight on the 10cc & both seem to me to be a good match with the Manley.Please let me know what you think. Thank you
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schubert
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I haven't heard the Hana but have  the Aida on the 9cc and that was a very good match . Superb on acoustic music, on rock I have no idea .
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stringreen
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I'd guess that the Aida would sing better.
lewm
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The scuttlebutt that I read was to the effect that the Hana SL is the one to get.  Of course, it's output is lower than that of the HL and of the Aida.  So maybe not compatible with your system as is.
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pipetowers OP
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First of all, Merry Christmas to all and thanks for the responses,
lewm, I'm referring to the Hana sh hi output mc at 2mV output it lower than the Aida at 2.12 mV. stringreen, are we talking from experience? 
boxer12
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Nice avatar pipetowers. Welcome to the forum. 
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