Informations
Product description
The HANA MH is a high-output moving coil (HOMC) phono cartridge manufactured in Japan by Excel Sound Corporation. It sits in the upper-mid tier of Hana's lineup, serving as the high-output counterpart to the low-output HANA ML.
Key Features & Build Quality
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Nude Microline Stylus: Features a sharp, precision profile that sits deep in the record groove wall. It tracks micro-details exceptionally well, reduces tracking distortion, and lowers surface noise compared to elliptical profiles.
- Delrin & Brass Body: Injection-molded Delrin (POM) chassis paired with a machined brass top plate. Delrin dampens unwanted mechanical resonance, while the brass cap adds rigidity and mass, improving interface stability on most medium-to-heavy tonearms.
- Cryogenically Treated Alnico Generator: The iron yoke and magnetic circuit undergo sub-zero treatment to align metal molecules, improving signal linearity and dynamic range.
- Threaded Mounting Inserts: Unlike budget cartridges requiring nuts and bolts, the MH has integrated brass threads, making alignment and mounting far easier.
Specifications
| Feature / Metric | Specification |
| Cartridge Type | High-Output Moving Coil (HOMC) |
| Stylus Profile | Nude Microline |
| Cantilever | Aluminum |
| Coil Material | High-Purity Copper |
| Magnet Type | Alnico |
| Magnetic Circuitry | Pure Iron with Cryogenic Treatment |
| Body / Housing Material | POM (Delrin) with Machined Brass Top Cap & Threaded Inserts |
| Output Level | 2.0 mV @ 1 kHz |
| Output Balance | < 1 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Channel Separation | 30 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 12 Hz – 45,000 Hz |
| Internal Impedance | 130 Ω @ 1 kHz |
| Suggested Load Impedance | 47 kΩ (Standard Moving Magnet / MM phono input) |
| Tracking Force (VTF) | 2.0 g |
| Trackability | 70 µm @ 2.0 g |
| Compliance | 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz) / ~17 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (10 Hz) |
| Cartridge Weight | 9.5 g |