Kiseki Purple Heart vs Clearaudio Stradavari
Here is a very low Hours Option for sale in Euro's https://www.analog-forum.de/wbboard/index.php?thread/148559-shakti-news-verkauf-von-kiseki-tonabnehm... |
Xagwell, I know this thread is a little old, but I just purchased the exact combo you mentioned. I have a Clearaudio Innovation Wood with Universal 9 tonearm with VTA lift and a Kiseki Purple Heart NS. Still breaking in the cartridge with @ 10 hours on it so far. I moved from a ZYX 4D. I've been a ZYX fan for years and this is my first non-ZYX cartridge in quite some time. Ironically, I moved to ZYX from a Kiseki Blue Gold Spot which was a considerable improvement. Trying something new and remembering the magic the BGS made I took a chance on the PH providing more magic than my ZYX which had great detail and dimensionality, but lacking a little soul. So far the PH hasn't convinced me and I'm waiting for it to achieve the level of sonic bliss mentioned in the reviews I've read. What did you finally decide on? |
@xagwell Glad you circled back with the update. I previously had a Purple Heart that I greatly enjoyed, but this week I have been breaking in a new Hana Umami Red. I am really enjoying it and look forward to it fully settling in. What helped you make this choice and how is it performing in your system? |
Actually I snagged the stradivari during install like a rookie. I had also moved on from my LP-12 to a Basis Audio/Vector 4. Fortunately my Amex bailed me out and Hana was offered by the same dealer who sort of steered me toward it. His views were supported in the literature and community so I bought it . Hope that makes sense. |
