Hana S Series MC Phono Cartridges SL - Low Output Reviews

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BRIAN TREVISANI
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I'm using the Hana SL on my Music Hall Stealth TT along with a Black Ice Audio F159 phono stage. Fantastic improvement over the Ortofon 2M Blue. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect but what I got was a wider and deeper soundstage. Instruments all had their place and kept themselves in balance with others. Female vocals were lifelike and airy. Male vocals all had good timbre. I'm really happy. Almost wish I just bellied up to the bar and gotten the ML. Great cartridge
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Posted 2 months ago
Andy Barrett
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I have this cartridge attached to a Rega P6 running through a Sutherland KC Vibe. The whole set up sounds amazing to me. This is my first turntable so I do not have a lot to compare it to but I am having a lot of fun with it. Cartridge sounds (what I call) neutral. Not to bright but still detailed enough for me. I can listen to records for hours and not realize it.
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Posted 2 months ago
just love the balanced clarity over the entire frequency range.inner detail is amazing.glad i swapped out the magnet for the coil.
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Posted 4 months ago
Mark Bobroff
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I now realize that I needed some time to transpire so that now the cartridge sounds beautiful.
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Posted 5 months ago
I have a large CD/SACD collection that I am pretty much ignoring now that the Hana SL is in the system. The stylus profile does take more care to get right than the elipatel shapes I have used before, but the effort is well worth it!
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Posted 5 months ago
I called Upscale about replacing the cartridge in my Technics turntable as well as advice on a phono preamp. Rich suggested the Hana SL cartridge and the Mofi Studio phono stage. I am thoroughly grateful for his recommendations. The equipment was a huge step up in my system!
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Posted 6 months ago