Thank Jayson and Mike.
Thank Jayson and Mike.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
Despite owning a few AT carts, I have never heard an ART9 (unfortunately).
However, I have to agree with others re the Hana(s), which are amazing VFM regarding their comparable performance with lots of more expensive cartridges.
Good luck.
Technics SL1000R, DynavectorXV1t, Garrard 401, Jelco SA750LB, Decca Reference, ATVM750SH, AT33Mono, Hana Umami Red, Reimyo CDP777, EarYoshino 912, Ear Yoshino 509s, JBLK2 SL5800s, ART Dram interconnects / speaker cables.
Out of interest, is there anywhere on the inter web where you can hear samples of cartridges?
It could be a useful guide.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
i think when you get to this level kevin it boils down to personal taste,ive heard the art 7 and 9 but not the hana,i nearly went with a hana when i damaged my cadenza bronze but in the end went with a new bronze. if i were in your position id go with the hana as its cheaper.
guy at puresound will lend you a demo hana so id give him a shout.
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
if you dont ask mate you will never know,worth a go surely? you do have a put a deposit down mind you.
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
Brexit complicates this type of thing with courier fees and VAT.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
I just don't see where the value is being created, why does a £1000 cart cost 10 times more than a £100 cart to produce? This sought of pricing is just taking audiophiles for a ride, in their heads equating price with performance. You can get a decent TT for the same price as one of these 'high end carts, think of all the materials and work that went into creating a 1210 or a Rega rp6, and then spend the same on a cart, not a chance. I actually think £300 is a rip off too, a dinky bit of plastic.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.