The Hana SL is the most reviewed and awarded Hana cartridge to date. It distinguishes itself with its black housing and a Shibata stylus expertly mounted on its aluminum cantilever. The Hana SL has tighter channel balance, greater channel separation, and improved high-frequency extension.
Hana cartridges guarantee “musical magic” regardless of the turntable they are used with!
Hana means “brilliant and beautiful”. The Japanese brand uses the best materials such as alnico magnets and cross-shaped armatures. Hana has succeeded in creating MC cartridges that are globally acclaimed for their sound quality and value for money.
Specifications Hana SL cartridge:
Stylus | Shibata |
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Cantilever | Aluminum |
Output Level | 0.5mv/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 | 30Ω/1kHz |
Suggested Load Impedance | >400Ω |
Cartridge Weight | 5g |
Body Color | Black |
More information about Hana elements can be found at https://www.hanacartridges.com/
- Reviews Hana SL:
“A first-class MC cartridge” – STEREO (Germany)
“Remarkably smooth frequency response…terrific value for the money.” – HiFi World (UK)
“In the same class as a cartridge costing 10x the price.” – TNT Audio (France)
Stereophile Recommended Component USA
The Absolute Sound USA Golden Ear Award 2017
Rocky Mountain International HiFi Press Award winner 2018 and 2019