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Equipment Recommendations - The Home For New System and Upgrade Advice
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MikeH
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Anybody have experience with the Hana ML cart?
I’ve got a Hana MH on loan right now. I really like it.
AnthonyI
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Are you thinking about going that route?
MikeH
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Not sure yet! Just been looking at other cartridges and options and have seen that one mentioned quite a lot lately. I do like the Grado Gold but I also get the upgrade itch every so often haha. I'll probably end up just going with the 8MZ for now.
AnthonyI
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Oh, I know the itch, believe me, lol. What TT do you have again?
MikeH
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I have a Vinyl Nirvana rebuilt Thorens TD-150 with Rega Moth RB-202 tonearm
That could be really nice with the Hana.
MikeH
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it is somehow the thing i wanted to hear and the thing i was hoping not to hear, at the same time.
I really like what I've read about the Fluance RT85 except some people seem to not like the tonearm.
The other I was looking at was the Pro-ject Carbon Evo. Some say it's fantastic for the money, others worry about a motor hum that has apparently been an issue for other Pro-ject models.
Leaning to the Fluance.
I like new stuff, I can't help it. So I am pretty sure I won't be going the used/vintage direction. And my knowledge in this isn't deep enough to know for sure I'd be getting a fair deal.
The other I was looking at was the Pro-ject Carbon Evo. Some say it's fantastic for the money, others worry about a motor hum that has apparently been an issue for other Pro-ject models.
Leaning to the Fluance.
I like new stuff, I can't help it. So I am pretty sure I won't be going the used/vintage direction. And my knowledge in this isn't deep enough to know for sure I'd be getting a fair deal.
But then I just read through this....seems like I wouldn't go wrong at this price point for either.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable Review + Debut Carbon DC Comparison
An in-depth look at the upgrades and changes in Pro-Ject's latest in the Debut Carbon series.
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I’d go Fluance if only for the servo controlled motor. And it comes with a decent cartridge.But then I just read through this....seems like I wouldn't go wrong at this price point for either.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable Review + Debut Carbon DC Comparison
An in-depth look at the upgrades and changes in Pro-Ject's latest in the Debut Carbon series.
AnthonyI
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I'm thinking of giving the Hana SL a go..........having a hard time going over that $1k on a cartridge and then the replacement cost.
MikeH
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Yea--that's kind of where I'm at too. If you try the Hana, please let me know
I'm not in any rush to upgrade but it's tempting!
AnthonyI
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Probably in a few months, the $750 is ok, but I have a better time rationalizing a $525 replacement cost, lolYea--that's kind of where I'm at too. If you try the Hana, please let me know
I was hoping you'd weigh in @HiFi Guy I truly appreciate your input around these parts.
There was motor hum on the North American first model of the debut carbon. They fixed it when that line was refreshed about 5 years back. That’s been discontinued and the evo replaced it. There’s little between them but I’d go for the fluance in North America and the pro-ject in Europe based on relative price points.
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Good to see Rosso Fiorentino getting some more formal recognition.
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