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karma67
15-01-2021, 18:20
hi,
has anyone compared the 2 cartridges and if so what were your findings and preference please?
enrae8
16-01-2021, 08:34
Sorry I can’t help - I have always fancied a bronze - be interesting to hear the answers to this,there seemed to be quite a few Hanas for sale a short whie ago,I have never heard one,but I know I like Ortofon :)
hifi_dave
16-01-2021, 11:13
Hana all the way. A far better balanced cartridge and better value.
enrae8
16-01-2021, 11:27
Hana all the way. A far better balanced cartridge and better value.

I may have to try an ML - if a lightly used one comes up for sale :)
karma67
16-01-2021, 11:54
Hana all the way. A far better balanced cartridge and better value.

can you be more descriptive please.
hifi_dave
16-01-2021, 14:36
I may have to try an ML - if a lightly used one comes up for sale :)

Which Hana are you looking for ? I might be able to help.
hermit
17-01-2021, 01:47
Just after the ML was brought out, Guy Sergeant sent me a loaner to try. It might be worth contacting him to see if it is still on the go.
Clive197
18-01-2021, 13:58
I run a Hana ML which replaced a Ortofon Cadenza Black. I much prefer the smoother sound and more pronounced bass of the ML. Just my opinion.
hifi_dave
18-01-2021, 14:24
I run a Hana ML which replaced a Ortofon Cadenza Black. I much prefer the smoother sound and more pronounced bass of the ML. Just my opinion.

Also a more full bodied, natural mid band and greater presence.

Hana are great value cartridges.
Mikeandvan
18-01-2021, 14:45
Was thinking of getting the Ortofon Quintet Bronze, read a review said it was an easy going smooth cart, now thinking Hana EL.
rmcin626
18-01-2021, 15:06
i have been using the Ortofon Quintet Bronze for a couple of years now and more than happy with it.
hifi_dave
18-01-2021, 16:25
Was thinking of getting the Ortofon Quintet Bronze, read a review said it was an easy going smooth cart, now thinking Hana EL.

That and the HL have been very popular with my customers.
enrae8
18-01-2021, 17:57
Which Hana are you looking for ? I might be able to help.

An ML would be my choice- I have been tempted by a Cadenza Bronze at a dealers (200 hrs ish) I liked the Black I had and now have a slightly higher one in the range which I would like to preserve as long as possible :)
karma67
18-01-2021, 19:28
An ML would be my choice- I have been tempted by a Cadenza Bronze at a dealers (200 hrs ish) I liked the Black I had and now have a slightly higher one in the range which I would like to preserve as long as possible :)

Contact Guy at Puresound he will send you a demo hana ml if you ask nicely.