Hana ML and Korf head shell

The P77i is listed as MM with an output of 4.0mV. 

Garrott Brothers P77i CartridgeMoving Magnet (MM) Phono Cartridge

• Output Voltage: High output type 4mV @ 3.54cm/sec
• Input Impedance: 47k

So the p77i appears that is HO and MM.
And the Hana ML is LO and MC.
(hence my confusion)

Yes, it’s MM cartridge (called Dynamic Coil), so you can change the stylus yourself when needed. You can also load it up to 100k Ohm (the 47k is not mandatory). Garrott Brothers are legends! 

With Hana you can’t do it yourself, you will have to buy a new cartridge when the stylus is worn out (if you want to keep using genuine Hana). This cartridge made by Excel Sound Inc. 

Ok @chakster so I think you ‘re saying they the p77i will found just as good as the Hana ML?
And cheaper to run over time?

Just like many MM cartridges, especially at your budget, Garrott P77i is "best buy" and more user friendly in my opinion. For $500 (equal to AU$ 690) this is fantastic cartridge (on the warm side). You can even try JICO SAS stylus on it in the future.

The P77i is "improved version" of the old Garrott.

The P77i is fitted with a Micro Scanner MKII diamond and tuned accordingly.

The older P77 (which I have) uses a Micro Tracer Diamond. In my system (on $5000 Reed 3p tonearm) Garrott P77 was fantastic and I still have it.

OK I ordered a p77i, and will figure out what to do with the Korf head shell when it arrives.
A friend may have a LOMC nearby that can be tried with the phono stage to see if it has enough gain.