{"product_id":"hana-mc-el-mkii","title":"Hana MC EL MKII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003eHana EL Mk II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"\u003e is a low-output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge manufactured in Japan by Excel Sound.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-82\"\u003eThe \"E\" stands for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82\"\u003eElliptical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82\"\u003e diamond stylus profile, while the \"L\" designates it as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82\"\u003eLow-output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"\u003e model.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs part of Hana's Mk II generation updates, the EL Mk II trickles down technical design improvements originally introduced in their higher-end M Series, S Series Mk II, and flagship Umami models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Key Mk II Upgrades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8d14489e66e52c4d-30\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrass-Capped Body:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-80 citation-end-80\"\u003eThe redesigned moss-green cartridge body adds a solid brass top plate, increasing total weight to 8.6g.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003eThis adds mass and significantly improves vibration and resonance control during tracking.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThreaded Mounting Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003eUnlike the original E Series which required nuts and bolts, the Mk II includes threaded brass body inserts for much simpler mounting and alignment on headshells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew 8-Ohm Generator:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"\u003eUpdated coil windings drop the internal impedance down to \u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e8-ohm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"\u003e (borrowed from the higher-tier ML and SL Mk II models), making it easier to pair cleanly with a wider variety of MC phono preamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCryogenic Treatment:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003eKey generator parts and signal output pins undergo cryogenic treatment to maximize electrical conductivity and signal purity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElastomeric Body Coating:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-74 citation-end-74\"\u003eProvides additional resonance damping while giving the chassis its signature matte moss-green finish.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HANA Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47694364377250,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/HANAEL.webp?v=1790079349","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/fr\/products\/hana-mc-el-mkii","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}