Like all Hana phono cartridges, the S Mk II uses high-rigidity aluminum cantilevers, Alnico magnets, and cross-shaped armatures, to provide you with gorgeous sound. It is available in high output (2 mV) and low output (0.4 mV) versions.
Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san implements a new tapered aluminum cantilever with increased rigidity and lower effective mass at the stylus tip, resulting in a remarkable improvement in transferring groove modulation from the vinyl record to the cartridge generator. In addition, the S Series 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.
Critical parts, including the yoke, pole-pieces, and gold terminal pins, have been cryogenically treated for 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 features a brass cap with threaded cartridge mounting fittings. The heavier Mk II cartridges offer better coupling and expanded compatibility with a wider range of tonearms, improving bass and dynamics.
The SL MK II generator, as found in the Umami Blue and ML, incorporates an Alnico magnet and cross-coil using high-purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8Ω impedance. This improves signal-to-noise, reduces moving mass for higher resolution and trackability, and optimizes performance for a broader range of phonostages.
The Hana S Mk II comes with a two-year warranty.
Stylus: Nude diamond Shibata, tapered aluminum cantilever
Output Level (Low, High): 0.4 mV, 2 mV
Impedance (Low, High): 8Ω, 130Ω
Suggested Load (Low, High): >80 Ω, 47 kΩ
Output Balance: <1.5 dB
Vertical Tracking Force: 2 g
Trackability: 70 µm/2 g
Frequency Response: 15-32,000 Hz
Channel Separation: 28 dB
Cartridge weight: 8.6 g
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