Hana ML or AT Art-9?

[CageyH]

Has anybody compared the two?
If so, how do they compare? What are the differences?

And I’ll also add the Goldring Ethos to the list.

[Lurch]

Haven't compared the two, but picked up a 40hr Ex-demo ML to see what all the fuss was about.
Didn't think it would be up for the fight against a Transfiguration Axia S, (£1.9k vs £995) but it stomped all over it, its really shocked me how bloody good, no, stunning it is. No wonder HiFi Plus said it was the best 3-4k cart you could buy for a grand.
It's sound is rich & full bodied but with great air, nuance and finesse, bass is deep, tight and textured.
You won't go far wrong with the ML and it's £300+ cheaper than the new Art9 Xi.

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[CageyH]

I believe you are also using a BB3?

[Lurch]

Yep BB3.

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[CageyH]

Thanks for the feedback.

[Iceman16]

Another BB3 + Hana ML user here. Haven’t heard the Art-9 but the ML is probably the best cart I’ve heard at this price or even higher. Lurch description of the ML is spot on.

[Mikeandvan]

A £1000 for a cart is just bullshit.

[CageyH]

Thank you for your contribution.

[Lurch]

Far more worthy than the same amount spent on 1m of cable marinated for 3yrs in Unicorn pee then polished with Dodo feathers or whatever the latest in-vogue marketing twaddle is.
Atleast in this instance you will definitely hear the difference between a £50 mm and the ML/Art9, whether the difference if vfm only you can decide.

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[mikeyb]

I use the Hana ML and BB3 combo, having been through several phono stages up to £3000 worth and many cartridges up to £1000 this current setup is the best I've heard here.




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