I have the SL and the Umami as well as the ART-9xa. The Hanas are lush and gorgeous and the Umami is stunning. but the the ART is also a fantastic cartridge. I was looking at the Zephyr as well but I loved the Hana sound and their trade-up policy.
Zephyr MIMC vs Hana ML
Mounting on a Shure DME 3009 S2 improved with a Thorens TD125 Mk2.
presently using Ortofon 2M black through Musical surroundings Nova III phono stage and linear power supply. This was s major step up from the Grace F7 ruby that came with the TT/TA.
considering a step up and for various reasons I’m leaning towards one of those two cartridges.
Tonearm effective mass, compliance, resonance all check out.
Anyone with enough experience with either/both cartridges to offer sn informed opinion? I’m all ears.
thanks.
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@sns Yes the ART-9xa is that good. I have my Hana SL off my turntable and my Umami on deck but I can't seem to let go of the ART which is the keeper for now. |
@thetakeout I believe it is half the value. I wound up just selling my SL and purchased the Umami from a great dealer who sold me my turntable in Alabama engulfaudio. Robert Meeks is wonderful to work with and will not overcharge you. He just loves people that love music. |