Setting up turntable/Sumiko BluePoint with Pro Ject RS box

I’ve never had a Sumiko cartridge, but I would think the manufacturer should provide most of the info you’re looking for either with the cartridge or on their website.  You can always play with those settings, but they should get you very close to where you want to be.

Have you looked at set up video?

I reached out to Pro Ject and they got right back to me with setting information, and today I committed to buy a Hana SL, and the dealer has offered me a very great deal on a ML instead, so I have been reading up on the differences.  Just when I thought I had it all figured out!  Seems like with way will be a good choice.

And BTW, my table is the weak link, Fluance mid grade model.  Now looking at either PL8 or Technics 1200G… yeah, just throw money up on the air!!

The Hana ML is very good value at full list. If you have a good deal on the table and can make it work with the rest of your gear, go for the ML. 

Concerned about the much heavier weight of the ML and clearance over the record on my basic TT

I bought a Hana ML almost the day it was released.  It is a steal at full price.  At true audiophile cartridge.  I recently upgraded, but plan to keep the ML as a backup for when the new more expensive carts need retipping.  Pull the trigger if you can, you won’t regret it!

The Hana ML is a fantastic cart. Go for it! I have one and love it's sound. 

There is a world of difference between the Project and the Technics tables.

I have the 1200 and I used to have a Project.  The speed stability of the Direct Drive just sounds so right compared to every belt drive I’ve ever heard, especially the flimsy Projects.  I am using a Ortofon 2M Blue, which I am finding to be a bit screechy in the high treble, but since vinyl is a tertiary source for me I am just going to live with for now.  The Technics is definitely less fiddly than the Project 

I just got my Hana ML cart delivered.  Got it brand new for $995 all in with tax and shipping.  Can’t wait to set it up this weekend.

also, arriving Friday, a pair of Vandersteen 2CE Signature iii speakers.  I have had since 2007 the 2Ce’s, and have had all the early versions of the 2’s since 1979.  Looking forward to hearing the upgrade!

You are gonna LOVE the Ce Sig. lll's.

I have the Treo Ct's and couldn't be happier.

Mr. M, did you go from Sig iii’s to the Treo’s?  How different is the sound?  Are they physically much bigger?  My sound room is so small, just a converted spare bedroom,  did you buy your Treos new?