@displayname You are comparing apples to oranges, you're not comparing turntables, you are comparing cartridges of the different type (MM vs. MC mounted on two different toneamrs) and all your preferences is a cartridge preferences, not a turntable.As I stated in my review, I'm not a reviewer. I was a consumer looking for the best turntable system for my system. I made that decision based on the sound I heard and my preferences.
Also your Hanna is not the best cartridge for Technics tonearm.Not my Hana. This was the dealer's choice. He could have selected any cartridge he wanted to pair with the Technics, including the MoFi carts which he does stock. I'm going to trust his experience over mine. He had every reason to pair both tables with the best cart in my budget because he was trying to make a sale.
If you want to compare turntables you must use same tonearm and same cartridge and same phonostage on both of them.In an scientific testing sense, I agree. But no normal person shops like that, especially at this price point. Maybe at higher end tables, but at this price point swapping out tone arms doesn't make sense for anyone.
We controlled as many variables as possible. Same speakers, same amps, same room, same phonostage, same cables. The only gear changing was the turntable/cart combo, and the phonostage settings (to match each cart accordingly).
As I said at the end of my last post, I would encourage anyone to work with a local dealer, and let your ears decide. Make choices that fit your preferences and match best with your system.