Description The new Hana SL Mono Mk II low output moving coil cartridge is designed to deliver outstanding mono playback with upgrades that enhance musical performance while offering excellent value at the S series price point. Incorporating advanced materials and technologies derived from the high end ML and Umami cartridges, the SL Mono Mk II brings precision and clarity to mono records, maintaining Hana’s hallmark “brilliant and gorgeous” sound. Key Features Tapered Aluminium Cantilever: A new, more rigid tapered aluminium cantilever ensures superior transfer of groove modulations from the vinyl record to the cartridge generator, resulting in a more faithful reproduction of the recording. Cryogenically Treated Components: Critical parts such as the yoke, pole-pieces, and gold terminal pins are cryogenically treated to deliver a more natural and refined sound signature. Non-Resonant Body Design: Borrowing from Hana’s M Series, the improved body design is damped with a matte Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin paint and features a brass top cap for excellent resonance control and dynamic performance. Integral Threaded Mounting: Threaded brass inserts provide secure and easy installation, ensuring optimal coupling with tonearms for improved bass response and dynamics. Alnico Magnet and Cross-Coil Design: The generator adopts the design principles of the Umami Blue and M Series cartridges, using high-purity 30-micron copper wire in a cross-coil configuration with a 23Ω impedance. This reduces moving mass and enhances signal accuracy for precise mono playback. Enhanced Compatibility: The heavier Mk II body improves tonearm coupling and broadens compatibility with a wider range of tonearms. Optimised for MM Phono Stages: High resolution and traceability make the SL Mono Mk II an ideal match for MM phono stages, offering exceptional performance with mono records. The Hana SL Mono Mk II is perfect for audiophiles seeking exceptional mono playback with advanced technology, refined sound quality, and remarkable value. Hana S Series In addition to the SL Mono Mk II low output moving coil cartridge, the Hana S series includes the SL Mk II low output and SH Mk II high output stereo moving coil cartridges.
