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I would try to hear some MC systems, if at all possible, to decide if the change is worth it for you.

One thing you might consider, is trying to get someone to lend you a spare MC cart, then borrowing the Elevator or one of the GS MC preamps to try things out in your own system. 

Alternatively, you could buy an MC, try it out with GS loaner gear, and if you don't like the result you can sell the MC cart at a small loss as a lightly used item. 
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While for some a compromise to far there is HOMC, I have not looked back from swapping my Ortofon 2m  Black for a Hanna SH, not as bright, more musical and also it seems to be a better tracker than my 2M Blacks were.
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Originally posted by ServerBaboon ServerBaboon wrote:

While for some a compromise to far there is HOMC, I have not looked back from swapping my Ortofon 2m  Black for a Hanna SH, not as bright, more musical and also it seems to be a better tracker than my 2M Blacks were.




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Originally posted by ServerBaboon ServerBaboon wrote:

While for some a compromise to far there is HOMC, I have not looked back from swapping my Ortofon 2m  Black for a Hanna SH, not as bright, more musical and also it seems to be a better tracker than my 2M Blacks were.




HOMC is certainly a way to dip one's toe in the water without buying extra equipment. 

The most popular HOMC I know of is the Denon DL-110, which IIRC costs around $200-250. Certainly an affordable entry point. 

And while I'm not personally a huge fan of the DL-110, a lot of folks are. 
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I really like my Hana SL (I'm on the 2nd one now) and would certainly consider a Hana SH as Steve suggested above.
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I would also look at Soundsmith cartridge (moving iron cartridge). They make high output version of some of there cartridge. Also, you can rebuild/retip your cartridge for a fix fee. This make them less costly than moving coil cartridge. 
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My IQ3 has just died so thanks for the Hana & Soundsmith recs.

If anyone has compared the Hana EL/H & SL/H your thoughts are welcome.



Edited by RichW - 02 Dec 2020 at 8:32am
Majestic/Enigma, Accession MM & MC.
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