Hana SL vs AT Art 9

I heard both 
ML & SL on a set of clearaudio TT with satisfy tonearms 

i found it hard to distinguish, between the two 
Both sounded very balanced and detailed 
I expected a larger differential in Sound 

BUT, This was at dealer that had both setup to compare and contrast 

AR Phono 
& Sabrina Speakers 

jeff

Interesting Jeff.
The reviews I've found comparing Hana SL/ML have noted substantially better sonics from the ML.
Of course, one person's "substantial" may not be substantial to another. ;-)

Doak;

When,  I listen to unfamiliar systems it take me longer to digest and “ really”  hear.

I hear things more quickly on my home system, due to familiarity on the sound profile 

I’m thinking that the cartridges are  very good & I needed to listen for longer and bring my own albums 

The brother in arms album is not as dynamic as I would bring 

your right , my preference is not “ your” preference 

jeff

Compare two videos on Analog Planet, one from Hana (Excel Sound) factory tour, another one from the Audio-Technica factory tour by M.Fremer.