S Series MK II MC Phono Cartridge

Implemented by Master cartridge designer Masao Okada, the Hana S Series MK II cartridges use a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity, and effective mass reduction at stylus tip, resulting in enhanced clarity and music transfer from vinyl record to cartridge generator.  

Cryogenic treatment of critical parts, including Yoke, Pole-pieces and gold terminal pins create a more natural sound.

Improved, non-resonance body shape, modeled after the Hana M Series, is damped with a matte soft feel black elastomeric resin paint, and features a brass cap with threaded cartridge mounting.

The heavier S Series MK II cartridges offer better coupling with expanded compatibility to a wider range of tonearms, improving bass and dynamics.

The SL MK II generator, as found in the Umami Blue and ML, incorporates an Alnico magnet with a cross-coil using less winding of high purity 30-micron copper wire. This improves signal to noise, reduces moving mass for a higher resolution and trackability, and optimizes performance for a broader range of phono stages.

Shared Specifications for all models:

Stylus shape: Nude Diamond Shibata
Cantilever: Tapered Aluminum
Magnet:  Alnico
Weight: 8.6 gr
Color: Black
Vertical Tracking Force: 2.0 gr
Trackability: 70 µm/2gr
Dynamic Compliance:  10 x 10 (-6)cm/dyne
Channel Separation: 28dB (@ 1kHz)
Frequency Response: 15-32,000Hz
Warranty: 2 Years against Manufacturing Defect

Model Specific Characteristics:

SL MK II MC Phono Cartridge
Output: 0.4mv/1KHz
Suggested Load Impedance: ≥80 Ω
Impedance: 8 Ω

SH MK II High-Output MC Phono Cartridge
Output: 2mV/1KHz
Suggested Load Impedance: 47k Ω 
Impedance: 130 Ω

SL Mono MKII MC Phono Cartridge
Output: 0.4mV/1KHz
Suggested Load Impedance: ≥230 Ω 
Impedance: 23 Ω