HANA ML vs DYNAVECTOR 20X-2A

Any users thoughts on these two cartridges? I want to upgrade to my first low output moving coil. I listen primarily to classical and jazz.

System is an Audio Research solid state amp (100.1)...LS 16 preamp....Wilson Sophia one's...

I prefer a natural sound...great mids....good bass ...smooth liquid highs....just not overly bright. Revealing yes....etchy no...

Current cartridge is a Dynavector DV 10X5 high output MC.

Turntable is VPI Scoutmaster.

Thanks in advance for input and advice.

Greg S.

gsieg03-05-2026 5:39pm

kevemaher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 381 posts 03-05-2026 at 09:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the ML. It is wonderful. It is warm, but not overly so. It is easy to align and set anti-skate. The distortion when properly aligned is less than 0.5% (by my measurements). It sounds as good as a cartridge double its price. Highly recommended.
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,677 posts 03-05-2026 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete and the phono pre ?
gsieg OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 03-05-2026 at 10:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Phono stage is Parasound JC 3 Jr.
052rc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 78 posts 03-06-2026 at 04:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the 10x5 and the 20 low output version. The 20 is a big upgrade.
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