HANA ML vs DYNAVECTOR 20X-2A


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.

 

 

gsieg

All I can add is that I have the Hana ML with the same phono pre-amp, Parasound JC3-Jr. TT is a Thecnics 1300G. I have no experience with the Dyna..

Every genre I throw at my current set up sounds wonderful. All that you describe as preferences the set up delivers and then some. I would not hesitate to go with the Hana. 

Yep I listen to everything - starting from heavy metal to jazz to classical no issues with ML doing justice to the recording. 
I load mine at 1000ohms where it’s detailed, dynamic and still has musicality in spades. 

@matt314 great first post and welcome- also sounds like you have a very nice system :-)

i rarely weigh in on threads like this as it’s not very often I or any of us have direct experience with the 4 variables involved: 2 setups and 2 cartridge…

I know if I had to weigh inputs I like what Matt had to say

of course the real wild card is personal preference… in the end, both are excellent carts from reliable companies… 

I run a DV20xl on my ultradeck and  whest2.0 at 65ohm. It delivers a realistic soundstage with detail and plump mids. It delivers a really fine listening experience.

Just a vague memory, but

I think I sent an eBay link of a used Dynavector to Steve at VAS, pre-purchase, to get his advice.

Whatever it was (might not be a Dynavector) he advised that they are not easy rebuilds, usually he had to open them up, clean inside it's guts, mess with the coils, then the cantilever and stylus. He said don't risk it.

So, thinking long range, future rebuild, you might write Steve and ask his advice.

Others: have any experience rebuilding either type?