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Cartridge upgrade????

Ok so finally I am at a good place with my Kuzma Stab S-12 using a wonderful Hana SL cartridge fed into Bent Audi Sut to Sutherland PHd3...into my amplifier. I think it really sounds good but got an itch to maybe upgrade to a higher end MC cartridge.

I was considering the Air-Tight PC 7 but not really sure if it is worth it to spend all the $$, or maybe an Ortofon Cadenza  or????

Anyone have experience moving up from the Hana SL, and if so may I ask to what? No need to do it in a hurry but thinking that maybe this would be a good path, and mostly I am listening to jazz...lots of horns and small trios.

 

thank you all in advance....

 

 

rwanda
dover
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The Air Tight PC7 is great value for the money.

It is a lot more refined, more natural sounding and more effortless sounding than the Hana SL. More importantly it should match your MC Bent Audio SUT very well.

I would expect a big gain.

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dodgealum
1,402 posts
 

Have no experience with the Hana but I would take a look at the Charisma Signature One. Incredibly balanced and musical performer that will surprise you.

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holmz
2,328 posts
 

The Hana ML has a different stylus than the Hana SL.
What would that do in your setup? Or are you looking for something else than what the stylus shape can yield?

rsf507
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All above are some good suggestions but I might be thinking about selling the Stabi S and moving up to the Stabi R. Keeping your Kuzma arm. (Although you didn't mention which arm I'm assuming it's a matching Kuzma). I've heard the Stabi S and it's a wonderful table BUT the Stabi R is in another league IMHO. Just my thoughts.

avanti1960
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I have an ortofon cadenza blue, sounds very good but my lyra delos sounds much better and is the best i have ever heard.  

the Audio Technica ART9XI is close and a giant value, blows away anything lower than its price including hana ml, dynavector, etc.  

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