HANA - SH High Output Shibata Stylus Moving Coil

The MK II upgrade to our globally best-selling Hana S series cartridges enhances their musical performance and value. Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san implements a new tapered Aluminum cantilever with increased rigidity, resulting in a remarkable improvement in transferring groove modulation from the vinyl record to the cartridge generator. The S Series MK II cartridges feature higher specified parts, advanced materials, and unique technical processes from Hana’s higher-priced elite cartridge models, furthering the Hana “brilliant and gorgeous” sound..

Hana S Series MK II cartridges use a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity and effective mass reduction at the stylus tip. This results in greater clarity and increased music transfer from vinyl records to cartridge generator.

Critical parts, including the Yoke, Pole-pieces, and gold Terminal pins, have been cryogenically treated for a more natural sound.

The 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 cap with threaded cartridge mounting fittings. The heavier MK II cartridges offer better coupling and expanded compatibility with a wider range of tonearms, improving bass and dynamics.

Technical Specifications

Stylus	Shibata
Cantilever	Tapered Aluminum
Magnet	Alnico
Output Level	2mV/1KHz
Output Balance	<1.5dB/1KHz
Vertical Tracking Force	2 grams
Trackability	70μm/2gr
Channel Separation	28dB/1KHz
Frequency Response	15-32,000Hz
Impedance	130Ω/1KHz
Suggested Load Impedance	47kΩ
Weight	8.6 grams
Body Color	Black
Warranty	2 years