Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?

@tomic601 

Yes they do , Upscale offering me $800 trade on a Unami Red...big gamble , $3150 hoping it makes a dramatic difference is alot... 🤔

I know a great guy who just did same… he is on a very happy day 2 of the Red. I’ve had ample listening time w Red - it’s excellent and very competitive w peers. 

thanks for the info!

I've been teetering on the AT ART9XA or ART9XI 🤔

AT ART-9XA is a good upgrade.  Second choice is AT OC9XML is possibly the best buy cartridge that performs WAY above its $600 price tag.  

 AT ART9 has fans nearly 10 years 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/audio-technica-at-art9-phono-cartridge?highlight=Art9

IMO a cart that will give you a taste of what the super carts do for "cheap" limited to whatever the setup is.

By most accounts, your Hana is competent,  and the ears simply don't agree.

I'd go XA, get it dialed in and ROCK OUT!