Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?

Hana ML is as good as any in that price range. 

MC's long gone....

103r rebuild, Rosewood w/Rosewood headshell;

Yeah Denon DL-103 and have a wood body mounted on it then you'll save a ton of money and enjoy the music.

@tablejockey

yes , better was a poor choice of wording ...improvement in detail/clarity?

I've read the XA is more forgiving (make not so great sounding LPs sound better) & the XI is more detailed ...

I do have subs...dual 18’s...so plenty of coverage... 😃

"Better" is infinite in these audiophool threads.

Someone else can chime in on the "better" between the XI/XA.

THE $$ uber exotic  carts use the air core (XA)build. Your Allnic has the gain, so you can use it.

Either, likely will be a good choice among the many.

Your setup has no subs? Another factor in the chase for "the sound"

Sorry but "legit" and "cartridge expert" may be mutually exclusive.

@tablejockey 

right thanks 😃 I was considering the ART9XI or ART9XA...not sure which one or if it would be better than the Hana ML , thanks! 

Look forward to at least 10 brand/models suggested as being "the best"

Audio Technica ART9@$1500. IMO spending  more should go to a "better" table/arm.

I've had good luck with used for considerably le$$.

ART9 on VPI CLassic. Presently Kiseki Blue.

Allnic 1202 

ANY setup will under perform without a proper phonostage.