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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
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rauliruegas
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Dear @astolfor : As I said no one can't argue any think against your subjective opinion what you like.

Now, if you give me all the electronic combinations you have in your different set ups and with which analog rig each one I can give you not my opinion but facts that will tell you which of those set ups are nearer or far away from the recording and why.

You are welcome,
R.
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Some people's egos are beyond the bounds of human understanding!
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tomic601
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OP hopefully you will be in Seattle area next spring into Summer - would live to host you for social hour w music and vino. Bring tge better half along, she can tweak the TT setup while nobody is looking. Plenty of tube and hybrid gear to hold some interest.  best to you on your journey, work in the USA and music ;-)
Jim
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astolfor OP
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@tomic601 Hello Jim, thank you for the offer. Vino and music and new friends sounds great! It is incredible, I have an offer to visit Victoria and now Seattle. 
I am looking forward to the spring and summer.
I would love to reciprocate but I got a small studio and after I get my bed and audio gear there will not be much space. 

@rauliruegas I appreciate your kind offer, but I have more chefs in the kitchen I can handle. 


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unreceivedogma
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For what it is worth, I use:
- Koetsu Onyx (detailed, warm, big stage)
- Rosewood signature (a bit colder, more
   analytical, smaller stage)
- Benz Micro (for pop, dance parties or
   background listening)
- Grado (for 78s)
in a Sumiko MMT arm, on a BPI HW MK IV
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