Next Upgrade??

If you like your Hana ML you could consider the brand new Hana Umami Red. Hana has a nice trade in program to help make these moves easy.

Then by all means do a cartridge. Your tonearm justifies a better cartridge. A Lyra Delos, Clearaudio Charisma, Ortofon Cadenza Black or perhaps a Kiseki Blue.

rmdmoore - I think your strategy is right. When upgrading, start with the source component, in this case, the cartridge. This doesnt always work out, depends on your context, dont ignore good possibilities further down the chain, good second hand offers - and so on. But generally I think the best way to upgrade is to start with the source and then move on from there. At least that has been my path. I started with low level cartridges, Stanton, Pickering, and then moved up to the Lyra Clavis, in the 1990s - cutting edge, at the time. It made me reconsider other components of my system. Later, I have upgraded to better Lyra carts, Titan, and now Atlas. This can be expensive, but I think there is now a considerable "trickle down" effect, good carts can be had for less money than before. So I would advice, try some better cartridges. Or just - take a chance - like I did. Maybe they are not total successes in your current system, but will be, if you change something else. My point is, source components tend to lead the way, so it is a good point to start there.

+1, @gestalt.

I had Hana ML before I upgraded to Hana Umami Red. Hana ML is a very good sounding cart and excellent value for the money. If you love the sound of ML, you’re are going to appreciate the uptick in subtleties with Umami. The Umami simply digs deeper and let’s you appreciate the music even more. It’s definitely has a smoother tone than the ML.

Good luck!

How about some room treatment?

Get your room GIK'd.  More cost-effective than any component upgrade.