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Hana SL or ML?

I am currently running a Hana EL cartridge with an Acoustic Solid turntable and Jelco tonearm. Phono stage is Sim Audio. I am wondering whether to go to SL from EL or go up to ML directly. 

Anyone had experience running both SL and ML carts here? Going to ML, is that significantly better than the SL?

Thanks in advance! 
sim_audio_nerd
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I'm interested to see what others say as well. I would imagine the design upgrades of the ML are more than enough to impact the sound, but it would be interesting to hear from anyone with real world experience. 
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three_easy_payments
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I have tried them both and felt the SL was the better value.  Although the ML is quite a bit heavier (9.5 grams) than the SL (5 grams) the compliance is identical and the sonics nearly the same to my ear.  The ML tracks slightly better.  Used them both on a Kuzma Stogi S arm.
fedie
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I have the Hana EL and SL ,enjoyed both carts  but the SL is a step up never tried the ML 
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