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

tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,748 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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audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,088 posts 03-06-2026 at 01:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Never heard the Dynavector. I have Hana ML on VPI Prime X. It has natural tone, great mids and is pretty resolving but never analytical. I’m contemplating an upgrade to Umami Blue and will probably list my 4 month old ML soon. In case you’re interested in buying used.