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Thread: Any opinions on the Hana ML cartridge?

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    I have always preferred the micro line stylus to a Shibata. This is the reason why the ML is on my shortlist for my next cartridge.
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    John (Lurch) and Robbie Gong. Thanks for your informative replies, esp. as you both agree ! Didn't know that as am only used to Koetsus, Transfig's, Lyras and Benzes and have never bothered with tip profile. Useful info ! Actually looking for a Koetsu type (sounding) cart. at a much lower price level and not requiring massy arms. The Hana would seem to meet those criteria, at least in theory, and the ML appears to have the edge (arms are 12" PU7 and 12" Ace Anna, both around 14g)

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    I have been underwhelmed when hearing Hana cartridges. It feels a little bit like the Emperor's new clothes - a new boutique maker on the block, praised to high heaven when there are better products available already.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldius View Post
    I have been underwhelmed when hearing Hana cartridges. It feels a little bit like the Emperor's new clothes - a new boutiques maker on the block, praised to high heaven when there are better products available already.
    Considering the list of carts I've owned I'd say you didn't hear the Hana at it's best OR you just don't like how it sounds, but then again it's no doubt system and preference dependant.

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    Hi you lot, have a look at this. He's very excitable.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oowfH1DllXI
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldius View Post
    a new boutiques maker on the block.
    The company making Hana is Excel and they have been making cartridges for many other companies since 1970. Excel decided to make their own range and that is Hana. Excellent value because they actually make them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by REXTON View Post
    Hi you lot, have a look at this. He's very excitable.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oowfH1DllXI
    That is an EL?
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    Quote Originally Posted by REXTON View Post
    Hi you lot, have a look at this. He's very excitable.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oowfH1DllXI
    Pity the video isn't up to the quality of the cart's he's presumably demonstrating but, yes, he's the epitome of enthusiasm !

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    I stand corrected then, Dave, thanks for the information. Mind you, I still have a preference for AT and Denon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldius View Post
    I stand corrected then, Dave, thanks for the information. Mind you, I still have a preference for AT and Denon.
    That's what makes the world go round.

    Excel Corp have been making cartridges for many other companies over the years and I believe they also make MC step-ups and accessories.

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