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What should my next cartridge be?

Currently running the Hana SL MC cart. I love it but think I’m ready for something new... I’m looking for something with great all-around performance like the Hana. Thought about going up to the Hana Microline but also open another brand. 
Here’s the rest of my system: 

Clear Audio Concept Turn Table

Herron Audio VTPH-2a Phono Stage

Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II integrated power amplifier 

Bowers and Wilkins 805 D3 stand mount loud speakers

REL S/510 stereo subs

paulgardner
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chakster
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Sorry I thought that the highest end Hanna was much more expensive and closer to the price of the Hiyabusa.


High-End cartridges from the manufacturer of Hana (Excel Sound Inc.) called Etsuro and they are at least twice as much in price than Mu-Tech Hiyabusa :) Some Etsuro models are over $8k 
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@millercarbon how do I figure out if the Koetsu Black Goldline is comparable with my tone arm? Another one I have my eye on is the KOETSU Rosewood Signature. Thoughts on that cart?
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@millercarbon *compatible not comparable 
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chakster
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how do I figure out if the Koetsu Black Goldline is comparable with my tone arm? Another one I have my eye on is the KOETSU Rosewood Signature.

Read it and look at this
You must know tonearm effective mass and cartridge dynamic compliance at 10Hz (not at 100Hz) and cartridge mass with hardware to calculate compatibility of your arm/cartridge in terms of resonance.

When you own a cartridge you'd better use this test LP to measure resonance. 

This is all you need.   

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