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Koetsu Rosewood Vs Rosewood Signature Vs HANA UMAMI RED advice please

I ended up buying an Acoustic Signature Typhoon, with a 11" Kuzma 4Point. Now the question is which cartridge I get.
I have a Hana E and M in my current VPI and really like them, but I looking forward to test something else. I like detail without much in your face(?), soundstage and some hint of warmth. 

I saved $4K for a cartridge and I am getting 25% off on any cartridge I want, and do not need to spend the $4k.

I am open to other brands, except Sound Smith which I had in my Bergmann Galder and did not like at all.

My system for the Typhoon is composed of
Tannoy Kensington
Pathos Heritage, or Primaluna 300
Manley Labs Steelhead 
all powered with a PS powerplant.
Thank you
astolfor
rauliruegas
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Dear @astolflor : The Rosewood Signature Platinum is out of your budget.

That Hana is very good especially at its price but exist inside your budgets other alternatives with " better " performers.

Here two brand new cartridges by Benz Micro and Dynavector, both excellent performers. I owned/own both:


https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisad9ed-benz-micro-lps-brand-new-cartridges


https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisac350-dynavector-drt-xv-1s-new-cartridges

and here two ZYX cartridges in as new condition. Zyx is really well regarded cartridges :

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisab75b-zyx-universe-ii-x-sb2-cartridges

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9babj-zyx-ultimate-omega-great-new-product-cartridges

You can’t go wrong with either.


Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.



rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
Sorry for my last post that I was writing when you already pull the triger.

Btw, the linked cartridges are superior but you are really " fast gunman ".

Good luck.
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astolfor OP
317 posts
 
I appreciate your feedback. I called my seller and I can cancel

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audiosaurusrex
320 posts
 
@astolfor 
I am using the 12" TA1000 arm on the Triple X
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;image=20142
Switching back and forth between the AT-Art9xa , Hana SL and the Umami Red, there is no comparison. The Umami is stunning in its presentation and clarity of soundstage. 2X better? Possibly 3 or 4X.
I love the Hana's to begin with.
Don't see too many with AS tables.
Good Luck!
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astolfor OP
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@audiosaurusrex , Thanks. Are you a HANA dealer :) I am half German, so I love precision and I was able to visit the factory and see what they are doing so I decided to give it a try.

@rauliruegas thank you for the links I really appreciate it. Call me pharaonic, but buying a cartridge for someone I do not know scares me too much. I did it before and the stylus look just fine, but the stone was glued over 2degs off so there was nothing I could do. I reached out to the distributor and he would not take it under warranty, although it was new. If there is anything wrong with the cartridge I want to be able to get someone to help me. $4K is a lot of money

BTW how difficult are the Koetsu to align? it looks like the body hides the cantilever and it will be a pain to work with.
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