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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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tzh21y
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well,  I would have to disagree with that as I have never heard a moving magnet that sounded remotely close to a glider.  warmer sounding, maybe.  On the other hand, I have only heard 1 moving iron cartridge and it did sound good, but I would rather have the glider.  that a personal preference.  ymmv.
tzh21y
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I am talking about the original glider, not the newer one.  there is a difference
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chakster
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@tzh21y 

I would have to disagree with that as I have never heard a moving magnet that sounded remotely close to a glider.  warmer sounding, maybe.  On the other hand, I have only heard 1 moving iron cartridge and it did sound good

What MI cartridge do you mean?
As for the many great MM you may not tried the very best of them, especially if you're considered only new cartridges. 
tzh21y
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That may be true as I have not heard older MM carts in a long time.  I heard a grado not too long ago.  not sure which one.  It may have been the top of the line grado.
lewm
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Sorry to be so categorical about HOMCs.  Your opinion is just as valid as mine.
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