What about the Hana makes you know it wont require shims? What do you mean by shims? For VTA or for azimuth? Using a tonearm that allows you to actually adjust these parameters is an advantage over the Rega arms. If you are set on using a Hana cart (totally valid) then I would not buy a P10. I would find and alternative with an adjustable arm and have it aligned professionally. Then your are set and can forget! I agree with Tablejockey that getting the P10 with the best Rega cartridge you can afford is a fine idea. Don't worry about it sounding thin. It sounds great.