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Hana SL Mk2 Low Output MC

£645.00

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Hana SL Mk2 Low Output MC Overview

The new Hana SL Mk2 Low Output MC has upgrades to enhance both the musical performance, and also to offer greater value at the S Series price point.  A new tapered Aluminum cantilever with increased rigidity offers a remarkable improvement in transferring groove modulation from the vinyl record to the cartridge generator. The S Series Mk II indeed features many higher specified parts, advanced materials, and unique technical processes, drawn 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 are cryogenically treated for a more natural sound. An 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 top cap plus integral threaded mounting of cartridge.  The heavier Mk II cartridge offers better coupling, improving bass and dynamics; and with expanded compatibility to a wider range of tonearms. The SL MK II generator, is as found in the Umami Blue and ML; incorporating an Alnico magnet and cross-coil design, using high purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8Ω impedance, for improved signal to noise, and reduction of moving mass. These improved design features offer higher resolution and traceability, optimizing performance for a broader range of phono stages.

 

Hana MK2 Lineup

 

Tracking Angle Review of Hana S series MKII

The original Hana SL cartridge is a versatile performer that tracks music well and effectively conveys it. It’s a popular choice at its price point. How does it compare to the new SL MK II? The difference is stark. 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. In my listening notes, I equated the difference in sound quality was similar to the difference between using worn-out tubes and installing new ones. The MK II outshone the MK I from the first track.

….. 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. 

Review by Ken Redmond, 26th Sept. 24

 

About Hana
JAPAN FLAG

hana means ‘brilliant and gorgeous’ in the Japanese language, the inspiration for Hana cartridges. The Hana range of low and high output moving coil cartridges offer outstanding performance and value in their respective price ranges.

Hana cartridges are the result of over 50 years expertise from the master cartridge maker Masao Okada-san. The Hana cartridge ranges have been developed to offer supreme musicality at affordable price points, allowing you to spend more on your favourite vinyl records – surely the very reason for buying a good phono cartridge in the first place.

Additional information

Technical Specification

Stylus – Nude Diamond Shibata
Cantilever – Tapered Aluminium
Magnet – Alnico
Yoke & Polepiece – Pure Iron/Cyro treatment
Coil Wire – High Purity Copper
Armature – Permalloy/Cross-coil
Output Pins– Gold Plated/Cyro treatment
Cartridge Housing/Cap – Elastomeric coated ABS/Threaded Brass
Cartridge weight – 8.6 grams
Cartridge colour – black
Output level – 0.4mV/1KHz SL MKII and SL Mono MK II, 2mV/1KHz SH MKII
Coil Impedance – 8Ω SL MKII, 23Ω SL Mono MKII, 130Ω SH MKII
Load impedance – ≥80 ohms SL MKII, ≥230Ω SL Mono MKII, 47kΩ SH MKII
Frequency response – 15 – 32,000Hz
Channel separation – 28dB/1KHz SL MKII and SH MKII
Output balance – <1.5dB/1KHz SL MKII and SH MKII
Vertical tracking force (VTF) – 2 grams
Trackability – 70µm/2gr
Dynamic Compliance – 10×10-6cm/dyne

Warranty

2 year guarantee from date of purchase, plus a ‘new for old or damaged’ replacement service.

About Revelation Audio

Welcome to Revelation Audio Lincoln, the ultimate destination for Home Audio enthusiasts. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the industry, we are committed to helping you discover the ideal sound system that truly brings your favourite music to life.
 
We keenly recognise people’s changing needs and expectations for their audio systems and happily provide a wide variety of high-fidelity solutions for all circumstances. We specialise in the pinnacle of both analog and digital playback sources and cutting-edge amplifier and loudspeaker designs.

Our showroom will take you through the best hand-picked audio and visual technology. Whether you are an experienced audiophile or just stepping into the world of high-fidelity sound, our expert consultants are here to guide you in finding the perfect solution designed just for you. 

We personally invite you to join us at Revelation Audio and allow us to help you discover the ideal system to unleash the full emotional potential of your favourite music.

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