CELLULE MC HANA SL MONO MK II

Following the worldwide success of its SL low-level MC cartridges, the Japanese manufacturer has made significant changes to these models, which have established the reputation of the Hana brand among music lovers.

HANA SL MONO MKII: Body

The body of the Hana MONO SL MKII cartridge is made from a synthetic material (ABS) that looks like Delrin. This new version, however, is covered in black elastomer resin to limit vibration and mechanical noise. The general shape of the body is also borrowed from the HANA ML.

The main difference between the new Hana SL MKII and the old version is the addition of a brass sole (tinted black), as on the Hana ML. As well as adding weight to the cartridge (8.6g), it incorporates an insert with a screw thread. This eliminates the need for nuts and makes assembly much easier.

HANA SL MONO MKII: Cantilever and Diamond

The cantilever on this new Hana SL MKII is, as on the rest of the range, made from a tapered aluminium tube. It was chosen for its lightness and neutrality, as well as its relative rigidity. This profile also improves information transmission and speed.

It is always combined with a superb elliptical diamond with a ‘Nude Shibata’ profile. This diamond is polished to a high level of precision.

Its complex, optimum profile enables it to fit perfectly into the sides of the groove.

In addition to its exemplary traceability, it offers an enormous reduction in surface noise. In fact, surface noise is almost non-existent, leaving plenty of room for the music!

HANA SL MONO MKII: Generator

As the ‘L’ indicates, this Hana SL MONO is a low-level version.

It has an output level of 0.4 mV, making it suitable for (almost) all Phono MC preamplifiers on the market with a minimum gain of 60 dB. The 8Ω coil impedance allows a resistive load of around 90Ω, close to the default values for non-adjustable MC phono preamplifiers. This also makes the Hana SL Mk II compatible with Step-Up transformers. It is advisable to use a phono preamp with a Mono position.

Hana remains rather vague about the design and technology of the generator. However, it is said to be similar in design to the Hana ML and Umami Blue. It uses a 30μ diameter 4N copper wire. It also receives cryogenic treatment of the air gap, coils and pins.

HANA SL MKII: Return

Coming soon!

Available in high output: MC HANA SH MKII CELL and MC HANA SL MONO MK II CELL