Yes, I agree with above, as a SUT will open up an even wider window to what the Hana EL can do! The SUT will allow you to just utilize existing moving magnet phono input/stage. There will be no major difference in the EL & HL as they are both very good. I currently use both the pro-ject tube box ds2 as well as the musical surroundings phenomena 11+ with the Hana EL set at a load resistance of 400 ohms @ 60db of gain and it sounds glorious.Taking the SUT route to run the EL will extrapolate possibly even greater amounts information and inner detail from the EL. The Rothwell line of SUT's made in the UK can be found on ebay. Some models use lundahl transformers from Sweden which are known to be of the best quality. The lower tier MC-1 is the lowest priced model at about $350, but does not use the above swedish made transformers. Although this in combo with the EL would put the cost several hundred above budget, it may be a viable and worth while expenditure.
Cartridge suggestions
Hi. Helping a friend find a new cartridge for his Pro-ject TT. He has a 2Experience with 9" EVO carbon arm. Listens to mostly jazz/acoustic music. Phono stage is an EAR834P clone. Speakers are Spendor BC1's. Ideally a neutral and articulate cartridge as if anything too laid back might end up making the whole system a bit too mushy. As the phono stage only has MM capabilities, LO MC cartridge isn't an option. So, HO MC, or MM/MI options please. Looking to keep this under 500 and used isn't really an option. Thanks!
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I posted this in the wrong thread yesterday audio technica lowest price Microline Stylus, $170. https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/cartridges/e798922daa95de6d/index.html 540: current dual magnet version like my old 440ml, $250. https://www.audio-technica.com/cms/cartridges/e7a3d4bc8b248b64/index.html |
When I was using a mm cartridge, I had a Gold Note Vasari Gold Cartridge that was quite excellent sounding. Gorgeous tone. Cartridge ran between $200-300.00. Nothing else in that price range even came close to the beautiful sound from that cartridge. Not sure if it is readily available in the US as I bought mine right from the Canadian distributor. |
@chakster I’ve read you and others quote market prices for cartridges. Are these prices good used condition or NOS? Anyway these discussions got me curious and I bought an NOS 881s for $300. I have some expensive MC cartridges too. I put it on my Ikeda 407 and am very impressed. This isn’t supposed to be a recommended combination but it’s been playing for 2 weeks and sounds great. $300 very well spent. Steve. |
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