hana sl or one of the AT-ART9?


i read that the  original ART9 was DISCONTINUED.
there are two other options.

AT-ART9XI with Output Voltage 0.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
and AT-ART9XA with 0.2 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
the lower output is a bit worry me.
any insights from members that tried both?
or there is still a way to get the ART9

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sorry for confusing you and my self.
i read this:
"A tonearm whose effective mass is rated at 10 grams or below is considered low mass".
"A phono cartridge whose compliance is rated at 12 x l0ˉ6 or below, is considered low compliance".
"Low mass arms mate well with both moderately high and very high compliance phono cartridges."

my ton arm ( well tempered) is 10grams.
checked the compliance of the AT-ART9XA
 

Static Compliance 20 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance 10 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
for the 

 

for ART 9 XI

Static Compliance 25 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Dynamic Compliance 15 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
don't know which one is the important

, static or  dynamic, and hoe it will effect the sound.
for lyra delos:

  • Compliance: Approx. 12 x 10-6cm/dyne at 100Hz

 

I really like the Lyra cartridges, but the Delos that I tried is IMO a weak model in the line-up, especially when compared to other competitors in the same price range. The old AT ART-9 outperformed it in my setup when I had it for home trial.

On a low/medium mass arm like yours, I would prefer a Phasemation PP500 if you have the budget or a PP200 which is much lower in terms of price but I heard great things from people I trust. Another option would be the Dynavector XX2. I really disliked the entry level Dynavectors (10X5 and 20X2L), but the models above are really great value for money I feel, especially the XX2 and the XVI for which I'm saving money :)

Haven't heard the new AT ART-9, but if it was improved versus the old version, it should be a great cartridge and a serious contender to the above options. 

I friend uses an ART 9 and also has the top Hana and to be honest in his system VPI Prime21 the Art 9 is better over all. Over all the Hana was great just didn't dig as deep into the music or detail level in his system as the ART 9. 

AT have from what i read updated the ART series and there is a replacement for the ART9's now. 

 

anyway 

thanks,
the PP500 is twice price than the new art-9.
i'll read about the others mentioned.
if i count on the compliance match suggestion so the AT-ART9XI (15) is better match than the AT-ART9XA (10).
habermas
do you remember i what areas the AT ART-9 outperformed the delos?