Hana S Series MKII Cartridge

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Audio Art Cable USA

$850.00

"Surpassing expectations, the Mk II upgrade to our globally best-selling Hana S cartridges enhance both their musical performance and value. Master cartridge designer Masao Okada implements 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."
Alnico low-impedance generator from Umami Blue and ML which improves signal to noise, reduces moving mass for higher resolution and trackability and optimizes performance for a broader range of phono stages.
Cryogenic treatment from Umami Red, Umami Blue and ML
Improved Body shape and brass metal cap with threaded fittings from ML, damped with a matte Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin paint.
Tapered aluminum cantilever unique to all S MK II models Heavier S Series MK II cartridges offer better coupling with expanded compatibility to a wider range of tonearms, improving bass and dynamics.

Model No. HANA SH MKⅡ HANA SL MKⅡ HANA SL MONO MKⅡ
Stylus Nude Diamond Shibata Nude Diamond Shibata Nude Diamond Shibata
Cantilever Tapered Aluminum Tapered Aluminum Tapered Aluminum
Magnet Alnico Alnico Alnico
Output level 2mV/1KHz 0.4mV/1KHz 0.4mV/1KHZ
Output balance <1.5dB/1KHz <1.5dB/1KHz
Vertical Tracking force 2gr 2gr 2gr
Trackability 70μm/2gr
Dynamic Compliance 10x10(-6)cm/dyne
Channel separation 28dB/1KHz 28dB/1KHz
Frequency response 15-32,000Hz 15-32,000Hz 15-32,000Hz
Impedance 130Ω 8Ω 23Ω
Suggested load Impedance 47KΩ ≥80Ω ≥230Ω
Cartridge weight 8.6gr 8.6gr 8.6gr
Bode Color Black Black Black

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