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Well Tempered Amadeus MK1 - What cartridge would you recommend

I'm considering purchasing a Well Tempered Amadeus MK1 and looking to hear from those with this table as to what is a good neutral cartridge. I lean more to warmth than clinically accurate. 

Dynavector has been suggested. Generically I've been hearing Hana is a solid choice and perhaps a bit more forgiving of imperfect vinyl when compared to the Dyna 20X2L

Suggestions?
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roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Hana SL (Shibata low-output). A lot more affordable than a Dynavector mc!
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Is it fair to say $1000, give or take, is your price range? 
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
I have a Well Tempered Amadeus Mk. II. I'm using a Nagaoka MP-200 ($400). Don't let the lower price fool you, this cartridge has bested some famous carts in the $1000-$1200 range. You will get plenty of good recommendations, but please give this cart a listen.
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
Dynavector KARAT series is superior technology and much smarter design than Hana (from Excel Sound). Short Ruby or even shorter Diamond cantilever with Micro Ridge (they call it Micro Reach) is better than anything you can get from Hana. Also WT recommend Dyna, why do you think Hana is better? Just because it’s mainstream LOMC now? Dynavector is excellent MC cartridge, i tried DV23RS , DV17Ds and now got DV17D2 mk2
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