The new SL MK II 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 SL MK II generator, is as found in the Umami Blue and ML; incorporating an Alnico magnet and cross-coil design, using high purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8Ω impedance, for improved signal to noise, and reduction of moving mass. These improved design features offer higher resolution and traceability, optimizing performance for a broader range of phono stages. 2 year guarantee from date of purchase, plus a ‘new for old or damaged’ replacement service. Specifications Model No. HANA-SL MARKII HANA-SH MARKII Stylus Nude Diamond Shibata Nude Diamond Shibata Cantilever Tapered Aluminum Tapered Aluminum Magnet Alnico Alnico Output level 0.4mv/1KHz 2mV/1KHz Output balance <1.5dB/1KHz <1.5dB/1KHz Vertical Tracking force 2gr 2gr Trackability 70um/2gr 70um/2gr Dynamic Compliance 10 x 10 (-6) cm/dyne 10 x 10 (-6) cm/dyne Channel separation 28dB/1KHz 28dB/1KHz Frequency response 15-32,000Hz 15-32,000Hz Impedance 80 1300 Suggested load Impedance ≥809 47K2 Cartridge weight 8.6gr 8.6gr Bode Color Black Black
