The Hana SL MK II Cartridge, available at Len Wallis Audio’s Lane Cove showroom or online, elevates vinyl playback with remarkable clarity and musicality. This brand-new cartridge, an upgrade to the acclaimed Hana SL, features a Shibata stylus on a tapered aluminium cantilever, enhancing groove modulation transfer for a vivid soundstage.

Designed by master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san, the Hana SL MK II incorporates advanced materials and cryogenic treatment of critical parts, delivering a natural, detailed sound. Audiophiles praise its “brilliant and gorgeous” performance, as noted on Vinyl Engine, comparing it to Hana’s elite Umami Blue.

Learn more about the Hana SL MK II Cartridge at our Sydney showroom to experience its transformative impact on your vinyl collection.

Why Choose the Hana SL MK II Cartridge?

Its Shibata stylus ensures precise groove tracking for intricate detail. The moving coil design delivers dynamic, high-fidelity audio.

Offers superior channel separation for an immersive soundstage. At 8.6g, it provides excellent tonearm compatibility with enhanced bass.

Features cryogenic treatment for natural sound reproduction.

Visit our Lane Cove showroom to explore how the Hana SL MK II Cartridge enhances your vinyl setup, with expert guidance.

The Hana SL MK II Cartridge delivers warmth, detail, and dynamics, making it a top choice for audiophiles seeking premium vinyl performance. Its low-output moving coil design, with an 8Ω impedance and suggested load above 80Ω, produces vibrant audio when paired with high-quality phono stages.

For optimal performance, set the vertical tracking force to 2g and use a phono stage with 60–66dB gain, as recommended by users on The Absolute Sound. The cartridge’s improved cantilever rigidity and reduced stylus tip mass enhance trackability, excelling with genres like jazz, classical, and rock.

Building on the legacy of the award-winning Hana SL, the Hana SL MK II Cartridge incorporates elite features from Hana’s M Series, offering exceptional value.

Have questions? Visit our contact page to connect with our team.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Phono Cartridge
• System Type: Moving Coil (Low-Output)
• Stylus: Shibata
• Cantilever: Tapered Aluminium
• Output Level: 0.4mV @ 1kHz
• Output Balance: <1.5dB @ 1kHz
• Vertical Tracking Force: 2g
• Trackability: 70µm @ 2g
• Channel Separation: 28dB @ 1kHz
• Frequency Response: 15Hz–32kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω @ 1kHz
• Suggested Load Impedance: >80Ω
• Weight: 8.6g
• Body Colour: Black (Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin with brass cap)
• Applications: Vinyl playback, compatible with most tonearms
• Manufacturing: Designed by Hana

Learn more about it here

Rediscover your vinyl collection with the Hana SL MK II Cartridge at Len Wallis Audio. Explore our turntable collection here or contact our team to experience this cartridge at our Lane Cove showroom or online, with audition available.

Len Wallis Audio Excellence Promise

Since 1978, Len Wallis Audio has been Sydney’s premier destination for high-end audio, proudly partnering with the best brands in the market to deliver cutting-edge sound solutions.

Our expert team offers personalised guidance to integrate the Hana SL MK II Cartridge or any of our products into your hi-fi setup. Visit our Lane Cove showroom to experience the difference.

Discover the best in audio excellence at Len Wallis Audio, where we make your listening journey effortless and rewarding.

Ready to transform your vinyl setup with the Hana SL MK II Cartridge?

Call (02) 9427 6755
Email Sales@lenwallisaudio.com.au
Or visit us at 64 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066