Phono Cartridge for $1,000.


Currently have Clearaudio Virtuoso MM cartridge . Wanting to go to MC. Found a Hana ML and a Sumiko Blackbird on sale for $1000. I am using a Musical Fidelity M6 phonostage so it will handle all. Is it worth it to change? If so, which one? I live in the sticks in Alabama so listening is almost impossible. 
jsal3689
The Hana ML is a great sounding cartridge. I listened to it extensively on an AMG Giro TT at my dealer, the Audio Connection in Verona, NJ. It punches way above its price point and is supposed to work well on a wide variety of turntables and arms.
Agree, I have heard the Hana at three dealers I trust greatly and it sang at each place on widely different systems...
And its sibling, the Hana SL (Shibata low-output mc) for $750 is a contender for "best sound under $1K"!
You may want to consider the Gold Note Donatello Gold in this price range. Review by Michael Fremer on Analog Planet. Another review.

I'm pretty close to Alabama. Feel free to give me a call.

Cheers,
Colin

Gold Note dealer in Nashville, TN
https://gestalt.audio