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Soundsmith Aida vs Hana sh

I would like some help in choosing the right cartridge for my set-up. I have a recently rebuilt sota sapphire series 3 with a pro-ject 10cc, Soundsmith Carmen-H into a Manley chinook se.
I really have these two in mind.

Soundsmith Aida & Hana sh

I’m looking for technical help on this, not opinions on what you think sounds better. I have heard both on different systems that were set-up for them and like both very much.The Hana being the winner for value and the Aida sounding the way a $2,000.00 cartridge should. The Hana maybe a little light at 5 grams for the stock counter weight on the 10cc & both seem to me to be a good match with the Manley.Please let me know what you think. Thank you
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roberjerman
2,086 posts
 
Get the Hana mc cartridge and buy yourself some more nice LP's with the money saved!
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pipetowers OP
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roberjerman, what do you base your advice on? I’m looking for some technical help on the Hana mating with the Pro-ject 10cc. But thanks🤔
schubert
4,867 posts
 
I haven't heard the Hana but have  the Aida on the 9cc and that was a very good match . Superb on acoustic music, on rock I have no idea .
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stringreen
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I'd guess that the Aida would sing better.
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