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SL MK II Moving Coil Cartridge - Nude Diamond Stylus / Low Output

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brilliant sound, nude diamond Shibata stylus, for MC preamps
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📌LAB POINTS

  • audiophile moving coil (MC) cartridge with nude diamond Shibata stylus, upgraded MKII model
  • Low Output model: for use with high-gain phono preamps + MC phono preamps
  • premium hifi sound; comparable performance to cartridges that cost several times more
  • NEW tapered aluminum cantilever for added rigidity and reduced tip mass
  • cryogenic treatment of critical parts to increase longevity + reduce wear
  • body modeled after the Hana M Series: finished with matte Black elastomeric paint & brass cap w/ threaded fittings
  • MK II also uses the Alnico magnet and coil from Hana's high end Umami Blue MC cartridge
  • hand assembled + fine-tuned in Japan by skilled artisans w/ 50 years of cartridge production expertise
  • also available in high output version for use with MM phono stages

"Brilliant sound and exceptional reviews have catapulted Hana into one of the top sellers in the Moving Coil category." - TTL

🔎TECH SPECS

  • suggested load impedance / set loading: ≥80 ohms
  • stylus type: nude diamond Shibata
  • cantilever: tapered aluminum
  • output: 0.4mV/1KHz
  • output balance: <1.5dB/1KHz
  • vertical tracking force: 2g
  • trackability: 70μm/2gr
  • channel separation: 28dB/1kHz
  • freq. response: 15-32,000Hz
  • impedance: 8ohms
  • weight: 8.6g

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