{"product_id":"hana-mc-sh-mkii","title":"Hana MC SH MKII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eHANA SH MkII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176\"\u003eHigh-Output Moving Coil (HOMC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\"\u003e phono cartridge made in Japan by Excel Sound Corporation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003eIts primary advantage is that it gives you the detailed, dynamic sonic presentation of a moving coil cartridge while outputting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003e2.0mV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003e—meaning you plug it directly into a standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-175\"\u003eMM (Moving Magnet) phono input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-174 citation-end-174\"\u003e without needing an expensive Step-Up Transformer (SUT) or specialized MC preamp.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Upgrades in the MkII Revision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6a4ce4be494acdaa-58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173\"\u003eThe original Hana S series was already a benchmark in mid-tier hifi, but master cartridge designer Masao Okada overhauled the MkII with tech trickle-down from their higher-tier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173\"\u003eM Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173\"\u003eUmami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"\u003e cartridges:\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Tapered Aluminum Cantilever:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\"\u003eReplaces the standard straight aluminum tube with a tapered version, boosting rigidity while reducing tip mass for better tracking and retrieval of high-frequency detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResonant-Damped Body \u0026amp; Threaded Brass Cap:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-171 citation-end-171\"\u003eThe body shape is redesigned, coated in a non-resonant elastomeric matte finish, and fitted with a brass top cap.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Crucially, it adds \u003cb\u003ethreaded mounting holes\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning no more fiddling with tiny nuts during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCryogenic Treatment:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-170 citation-end-170\"\u003eCritical parts—including the yoke, pole pieces, and gold-plated terminal pins—undergo cryo processing for cleaner signal transfer and a more natural soundstage.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-170 citation-end-170\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavier Weight (8.6g vs 5.0g):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-169 citation-end-169\"\u003eThe additional mass improves mechanical coupling to the tonearm, delivering noticeably punchier bass response and dynamic range compared to the original.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HANA Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47694364410018,"sku":"5db9a66fee853","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/HANASH.webp?v=1790079902","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/fr\/products\/hana-mc-sh-mkii","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}