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Lyra Delos or Hana ML

Has anyone compared these 2 phono cartridges?  I was set on buying the Hana but now I'm seeing reviews where the Delos is a better option (albeit a much more costly one).  I can't afford the Umami..  My arm is a REGA RB2000 on a SOTA Star table (Pass Aleph ono for the phono stage) .  The tonearm has mediium mass, I'm told.  Would prefer something on the more rich, lush side (isn't that what analog is all about?).  

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sns
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I"m also exactly here in contemplating cartridge upgrade, the two you mentioned in running, also Audio Technica Art9xa. At this point, tie between AT and Delos for number one.

rsf507
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Listened to Hana vs SoundSmith Zephyr and no contest SoundSmith was clearly better. Haven't heard Delos in a very long time.

mr_m
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@rsf507 

Not in my system....

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tomic601
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…..of the three the Hana would be the lush one…but that’s not saying much…in an MC i would look for a Koetsu Black

in a conventional cartridge a wood body Grado, just be sure to work w dealer as Grado sometimes have hum in certain arm / table combos. SOTA = fantastic table = congrats! 

Jim

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