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Hana ML Microline MC Cartridge 0.4mV

$1,199.99
 
Availability: Expected On 03-21-2025
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HANAML
UPC:
HANAML
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Building upon the foundation of the critically acclaimed HANA sound, the ML aspires toward affordable perfection and represent the further evolution of the "Brilliant and Gorgeous" quality that has earned HANA its worldwide reputation.

M Series Nude Microline stylus

Befitting its name, the M Series uses a Nude Microline stylus, mimicking the cutting stylus and fitting more precisely into the vinyl groove. This enhances tracking to capture the most delicate musical details with better frequency reproduction, stereo imaging, and resolution.

High Purity Copper Wire

Very high-purity copper wire is used for winding the ML coil with a new low impedance generator for optimized performance with a broader range of phono preamps.

Delrin© Cartridge Body

The M Series cartridge body is injection molded from Delrin©, a high-tech polymer with improved mechanical characteristics for better resonance damping, to reveal more low level information and enhance dynamic range.

Cryogenic Processing

Cryogenic processing is Cold Annealing at near absolute zero temperature that restructures metals at the molecular level, especially important in the Alnico based magnetic electro-motive circuit (cartridge signal generator). The M Series parts treated include the front yoke as well as center and rear components. The result is a more precise and controlled magnetic flux field for greater linearity and musical sound quality.

Brass Cap with Threaded Fittings

The Delrin© cartridge body features an integral machined brass cap providing constrained mode layer damping and its heavier 9.5 gram weight provides expanded compatibility with a wider range of tonearms and turntables.

Built into the M Series Delrin© cartridge body are metal threaded fittings for headshell mounting hardware, offering easier attachment and a superior mechanical interface for better bass and dynamics.

The ML offers an open and smooth sound with plenty of detail. Yet it is not aggressive or bright sounding. This will appeal sonically to buyers stepping up as an increase in resolution and clarity without ancillary pain.
-The Absolute Sound 2025 Editors' Choice Awards, November 2024 (pg. 132)

Technical Specifications

Body

Material Delrin (Polyoxymethylene)
Finish Satin Finish

Cantilever Assembly

Cantilever Aluminum
Stylus Microline Nude Diamond
Armature Material Permalloy
Armature Shape Cross

Magnetic Circuit

Parts Material Pure Iron
Magnet Alnico
Terminal Plate ABS
Terminal Pin Gold Plated

Coil

Coil Impedance 8Ω/1KHz
Output 0.4mV/1KHz
Coil Wire Material High Purity Copper
Terminating Impedance > 100Ω

Treatment

Cryogenic Yes

Specification

Frequency Response 12-45,000Hz
Output Balance <1dB/1KHz
Channel Separation 30dB/1KHz
Tracking Force Weight 2g
Trackability 70μm/2g
Dynamic Compliance 10 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz)
estimated 16 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (10Hz)
Cartridge Weight 9.5g
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BH
11/26/2020
Brent H.
United States United States

Hana ML

Installed on VPI Classic 3. Using a Pass Labs phono preamp. Replaced my Soundsmith Zephyr. Still breaking the Hana ML in and tweaking settings but so far very pleased. Mounted easy. No issues. Great open soundstage but with very good imaging. Extended highs but not harsh. Bass notes clear, deep, and well defined. Tracks well. Female/male vocals excellent. Easy to pick out softer subtle low level sounds. All good. There are a lot of cartridges I haven’t heard so I’m not qualified to rank the Hana ML relative to all the other excellent options. But, the Hana does sound good to my ears. Also, FWIW the black Delrin body with Brass top plate has a high quality look and feel.

JG
10/01/2020
JEFFREY G.
United States United States

A superb performer in the price range...

I am impressed with the detail retrieval and tonal balance, as well as the spatial retention of this cart. Everything HR wrote in Stereophile is fitting here. I think it is most certainly a step up from Soundsmith Carmen MI cartridge, though that cart is a strong performer as well. Lower output does mean deeper detail, despite the need for a more capable phono preamp.

MR
05/18/2020
Mark R.
United States United States

Very interesting MC

I was very excited to receive the Hana ML and find it very balanced, open, and detailed without being harsh. My other cartridge is a Zu 103 Denon V2 with a Soundsmith boron cantilever and the Soundsmith is so good that Hana is not as much of a step up as I thought it would be, but that is a credit to Soundsmith more than anything else, and the fact that I am still breaking the Hana ML in. I get more difficult RF with my phono stage with the Hana than the Zu/Soundsmith, but when it is dialed in nicely I really appreciate it. I was hoping maybe for a bit more given all the rave reviews but time will tell.

Elusive Disc Hana ML Microline MC Cartridge 0.4mV Review
KS
09/17/2022
Kurt S.
United States United States

Hana ML Cartridge

This is an excellent moving coil cartridge. Sonically competitive with cartridges that cost a multiple of its reasonable price. Excellent customer service too from Elusive Disc in processing my order.

PD
06/14/2022
Patrick D.
United States United States

Great product and great service

This cartridge is a beautiful device. Right out of the box it sounds amazing and only improves with break in. I had an issue previously and Elusive Disc had great customer service! I highly recommend them.

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