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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
dover
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@fjn04 
The Kuzma arms are medium mass, aren’t they. Mine is 13 grams, and I thought that was true with the 4 Point 11". 

No - the 4Point11 effective mass is 18g.
terry9
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I have a Koetsu Rosewood Platinum, and it is very sensitive to adjustment. It sounded good out of the box, but after careful adjustment sounds positively glorious.

I think that you are well advised to have it set up by a pro, but make sure that he doesn't set azimuth electronically, because that usually means matching crosstalk, and for better cartridges, that can be a serious error. There is a recent thread on this topic.

If I may ask, which SoundSmith cartridge did you have, and why did you dislike it? I ask because I was considering one. Thanks in advance!

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pindac
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I am a regular reader of information made available by an individual based in Germany who has a vast experience of using MC Cartridges. Koetsu, Urushi, SL, Mutec, Hana as well as many other types, all having undergone demonstrations in various Head Shell materials and regularly used in A/B comparisons on a Multi-arm Techdas TT.
This person has commenced using the Brand SKYANALOG and has been working up through the range, the reports are very favorable for these MC's and comparisons to High End Cart's are showing the SKYANALOG as a worthwhile consideration, especially when the price is quite different.
It could be worthwhile having a look into one of the Higher Up the range Models to see if there is an appeal to your needs.
  
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roxy54
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Speaking of the Koetsu Rosewood Platinum, has anyone else noticed that in their latest Recommended Components issue The Absolute Sound used a photo of the wrong cartridge in the summary review of the Koetsu?
They also made a mistake with the top D'Agostino amplifier, showing its name and photograph and then proceeding to give a review summary of a Boulder amp. Their proofreading has never been as good as Stereophile, but that was inexcusable.
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infection
809 posts
 
If you favour a detailed cartridge you should consider the Lyra Kleos.
I use a Lyra Skala & it is stunning...superb tracking as well.
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