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New S Series Upgrade Surpasses All Expectations
Surpassing expectations, the MK II upgrade to Hana's globally bestselling "S" moving coil cartridges enhances both their musical performance and value. Choose the high output SH MK II or the low output SL MK II model.
For the new MK II series, master cartridge designer Masao Okada implements a Nude Diamond Shibata stylus featuring a new tapered Aluminum cantilever with increased rigidity, resulting in a remarkable improvement transferring groove modulation from vinyl record to the cartridge generator. The S MK II cartridges feature higher specified parts, advanced materials, and unique technical processes from Hana’ s higher-priced elite cartridge models, furthering the Hana "brilliant and gorgeous" sound.
"A Quantum Leap in Performance"
"In every aspect, the Hana SL MK II outperforms the original SL, offering a larger soundstage, better macro and micro dynamics, more openness on the top end, retrieval of more information, and better separation of instruments," reports Ken Redmond, trackingangle.com, September 26, 2024.
"The new Hana SL MK II is a quantum leap in performance in every aspect of sound. This is a no-brainer recommendation for your consideration in this price range."
"Effortless, Driving, Foot-Tapping Sound"
"I have only used the cartridge for a few hours so it is not yet run in, but I am already enjoying the sound very much," opbserves DVinylFan, vinylengine.com, October 24, 2024. "I was immediately struck by the extremely low surface noise, the rich tone, the clarity of and space around vocals, and a well-rendered soundstage. I find it to have a somewhat effortless, driving, foot-tapping sound."
S Series MK II Innovations
Hana S Series MK II cartridges use a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity and effective mass reduction at the stylus tip. The result is enhanced clarity and musical transfer from vinyl record to cartridge generator.
Cryogenic treatment of critical parts includes the yoke, pole pieces, and gold terminal pins, creating a more natural sound.
The improved, non-resonant body shape, modeled after the Hana M series, is damped with a matte Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin paint, and it also features a brass cap with threaded cartridge mounting.
Expanded Compatibility
The heavier S Series MK II cartridges offer better coupling with expanded compatibility to a wider range of tonearms, improving bass and dynamics.
New SL MK II Generator
The SL MK II generator, as found in the Umami Blue and ML, incorporates an Alinco magnet with a cross-coil using less windings of high purity 30 micron copper wire. This improves signal to noise, reduces moving mass for higher resolution and trackability, and optimizes performance for a broader range of phono stages.
Chose Low Output or High Output Versions
The SL cartridge is the low output version, while the SH is the high output version. SL has an output voltage of 0.5mV, and the SH has an output voltage of 2.0mV.
Hana cartridges use the best materials, including alnico magnets, cross-shaped armatures, and proprietary manufacturing processes. Hana has excelled at creating MC cartridges noted worldwide for their sound and value, which retain their 'musical magic' regardless of their phono stage pairing.
