After wearing out my Kiseki PH stylus, I switched to a Hana Umami Red and loving it! I have had it only for about a week and more break-in is likely needed to get its full measure, but it’s definitely more extended in the upper frequencies and more open sounding. The Stereophile review is also close to what I am hearing, especially the lyrics being more intelligible.
I have a new Acoustic Signature (AS) Neo Hurricane turntable and Kuzma 4Point9 tonearm, so it’s not an apples to apples comparison between the cartridges. The more extended and solid low frequencies I think are largely due to the heft of the turntable and tonearm. (I was hoping that I could continue to use the Kiseki for a direct comparison.).I had the Kiseki on a Well Tempered Versalex with Symmetrix LTD arm, which was a very solid performing set up. However, the AS and Kuzma are in a different league, as they should be since they cost so much more than the Well Tempered.
