The new high output SH MK II  MC cartridge 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 SH MK II generator, follows the Umami Blue and M Series cartridge designs; incorporating an Alnico magnet and cross-coil design, using high purity 30-micron copper wire with a 130Ω impedance, for improved signal to noise, and reduction of moving mass. These improved design features offer higher resolution and traceability, optimizing performance when used with MM phono stages.

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

Specs

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