Hana ML or AT Art-9?

[CageyH]

Then if I am going for a new Art-9, why don’t I step up to the Dynavector XX2 Mk II that I have heard, and like?

[CageyH]

But I didn’t mention Benz, or clear audio, or Ortofon...
Then we have ZYX.

Or I could get another MI, like a Sound Smith.

Or stay blissfully ignorant, and wear out my current stock of MMS and the Music Maker Classic.

I need to find somewhere that will lend me a cartridge to try at home, for sure.

[Jac Hawk]

You need the Hana MH then?

The problem is, the Art-9 has been replaced by a more expensive version, with is about €300 more than an ML.
Then there is also the 20X2 from Dynavector, the Phasemation etc.

How the hell are you supposed to pick just one?

From what i've been told by guys i know at AT the new Art9 is no more than a model consolidation and re brand between the Art7 and Art9 with the bodies having screw threads added and a price increase.

[CageyH]

Thanks. I saw you had posted that information before, which is useful, as it put me off spending more just for a rebranding.
I may still be able to find an Art-9 for sale, but no demo will be possible if I go this route.

From what I have read, anyone who owns either the Art-9 or ML seem happy with it.
Now if only I had a friend who had a friend in the trade, who could get me them at trade prices, I could try both (And I am not referring to you Mike).

[JohnJo]

why don’t I step up to the Dynavector XX2 Mk II that I have heard, and like?

If you’ve heard it and like it, go with that!

Would love to hear an MC on my Rega.

[CageyH]

If you’ve heard it and like it, go with that!

Would love to hear an MC on my Rega.

It’s about €600 more than I really want to spend.

[JohnJo]

It’s about €600 more than I really want to spend.

Fair enough, but if you buy something else and don’t like it that ain’t cheap in the long run.

What about a lower model Dynavector, I’m guessing they have a similar house sound which you’ll still like.

[JohnJo]

PM’d you Kevin

[Jac Hawk]

Must admit I like my dynavector 10x5

[Ammonite Audio]

You need the Hana MH then?

The problem is, the Art-9 has been replaced by a more expensive version, with is about €300 more than an ML.
Then there is also the 20X2 from Dynavector, the Phasemation etc.

How the hell are you supposed to pick just one?

I'd certainly recommend keeping the Phasemation PP-200 on your list. Phasemation cartridges offer an unusually spacious and refined sound character, with low surface noise and MM-like tracking ability, and the PP-200 is well priced. Since you're in France I can't offer any help, but it would be worth speaking to François at Ana Mighty Sound in Paris.