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Find the Sound of Excellence with Hana Cartridges

In high-end vinyl playback, few other brands balance precision engineering, sound quality, and price nearly as well as Hana. Made in Japan by Excel Sound Corporation, Hana cartridges ('brilliant and gorgeous' in Japanese) deliver an engaging sound that draws out the emotion and detail in your treasured records.

Whether you are new to high-fidelity analog or are an old pro looking for that perfect sonic step-up, Hana's phono cartridge offerings bring nothing but uncompromised quality. Elusive Disc is honored to offer the entire range of Hana phono cartridges, from their excellent entry-level E Series to their stunning Hana Umami Red.

What makes Hana unique?

Hana cartridges are hand-assembled by Excel Sound Corporation, which is a Japanese phonograph cartridge manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience in producing phonograph cartridges. With stringent quality control and high-quality raw material usage, Hana offers something described by many as "a sweet spot" in vinyl playback in which price, craftsmanship, and sound performance are in harmony.

Here are some characteristic features of Hana design:

MC Cartridge Mastery: Hana is dedicated to producing moving coil (MC) cartridges, each one of which is renowned for its excellent detail retrieval and dynamic range.

Japanese craftsmanship: They are constructed by hand by trained craftsmen to provide consistency and optimal performance.

Low Resonance Design: Selected construction methods coupled with specially chosen material minimize distortion, including surface noise.

Broad Compatibility: Hana makes high- and low-output cartridges to be used with many phono stages and audio systems.

Reliable performance: Hana cartridges provide durable performance with thousands of hours of playback.

Her commitment to craftsmanship means that each cartridge lives up to the brand's philosophy of elegance, openness, and musical engagement. For those who prize natural sound quality and purity, Hana is a brand that can be relied upon.

Complete Hana Lineup: One Cartridge to Suit Every Listener

Hana E Series: Affordable Excellence

The Hana EL and Hana EH provide an introduction to the Hana sound, which has high performance coupled with exceptional affordability.

  • Hana EL: Low-output MC cartridge with an ellipse tip and aluminum cantilever, suitable for high-end phono stages with an output of 0.5 mV.
  • Hana EH: A high-output MC cartridge with an output of 2.0 mV, which is ideal for use with MM phono stages due to their ease of integration with most systems.

Each of these cartridges presents a lush, rich sound with outstanding tracking ability. If you are upgrading from an entry-point moving magnet cartridge, these are revolutionary options. The E Series provides astonishing clarity, especially in vocals and acoustic instruments, with a wide dynamic range that is exciting to listen to across many genres.

Hana S Series: Sophistication and Shibata

For those desiring greater sophistication, the Hana S Series is equipped with a Shibata stylus to provide finer groove tracing with increased frequency response. What is the major difference between the Hana SL and the Hana SH?

  • Hana SL: Low-output (-0.5mV), where you would use this
  • Hana SH: High-output (2.0mV), appropriate for standard MM phono inputs

These cartridges provide more detail, more soundstage, and enhanced transient response compared to the E Series. The Shibata stylus also improves high-frequency response with less distortion, particularly in complex passages.

For listeners who enjoy layers of sonic detail, from faint room echoes to sustained tones with slow decays, The S Series is perfect. Jazz enthusiasts and classical enthusiasts will especially appreciate the attention to detail and delicacy.

Hana M Series: Microline Magic

Venturing into audiophile levels, Hana M Series uses Microline styli coupled with cryogenically treated components for added clarity as well as spatial accuracy for both of the Hana ML and the Hana MH.

  • Hana ML: Low-output version (0.4
  • Hana MH: High-output version (2.0mV)

With more stringent body construction and finer internal detail, the M Series offers holographic soundstage and pinpoint precision imaging. The Microline stylus maximizes contact with the record groove to enhance fidelity and prolong stylus life. It is the perfect solution for those vinyl record enthusiasts looking to bring out their records' microdynamics.

Instrumental separation and vocal precision are where the M Series really shines. It is capable of providing space between instruments as well as accurately replicating detailed dynamic transitions, making it ideally suited to audiophiles who listen with revealing speaker rigs or headphones.

Hana Umami: The Peak of Analog

Hana is the ultimate in vinyl playback. Turn to the Hana Umami Red and Hana Umami Blue. The flagships are the culmination of decades of cartridge development and are squarely targeted at the high-end listener.

  • Hana Umami Red: includes nude Microline stylus, boron cantilever, ebony body with Urushi lacquer, and machined Duralumin cantilever base. It offers sublime tonal balance, breathtaking realism, and emotional impact. The Hana umami red is perfect as a reference for demanding systems.
  • Hana Umami Blue: Provides comparable innovations in another voicing, focusing more upon the rhythm and flow of music with outstanding neutrality.

Each of these is an MC cartridge with reduced output (0.4 mV) that needs good phono preamps to sound their best. They are the perfect marriage of material, design philosophy, and analog integrity. Whether you are hearing intimate solo piano or complex rock production, the Umami series delivers nuance, space, and emotion unlike few other cartridges.

Why Choose Hana Phono Cartridges by Elusive Disc?

When buying Hana cartridges, purchasing from an authorized seller such as Elusive Disc is important. Here are reasons why:

  • Original Products: Authentic, fresh-from-the-factory Hana phono cartridges.
  • Technical Support: We can assist you in terms of compatibility with your phono stage and tonearm.
  • Quick Shipping & Secure Packaging: Safeguarding your investment along the way.
  • Full Accessory Line: From phono preamps to stylus brushes, we have covered your analog setup.

We also provide an extensive selection of matching accessories such as tonearms, headshells, phono preamps, and stylus cleaners to help you assemble an entire analog playback system.

How to Pick the Most Suitable Hana Cartridge for You

Whether you are just starting in vinyl or you are perfecting a reference system, Hana offers a cartridge to suit your requirements:

  • Frugal audiophile? Check out the Hana EL or EH.
  • Need more detail and nuance? Try the Hana SL or SH.
  • So you need the most clarity and spatial precision? Your best bet would be the Hana ML or MH.
  • Looking for something perfect? The Hana Umami Red or Blue will blow you away.

And don't forget all Hana phono cartridges appreciate proper setup, such as alignment, tracking force, anti-skating adjustment, and an optimally matched phono preamp. Not sure? Our highly trained staff would be happy to assist you through the process or refer you to a professional setup service in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between high and low output MC cartridges?

Higher-output MC cartridges such as the EH, SH, and MH are compatible with MM phono inputs, but lower-output ones such as EL, SL, ML, and Umami Red need to be used with an MC phono preamp or step-up transformer. Low-output models will generally have marginally superior dynamics with reduced distortion, but will be more demanding to set to optimise.

Q: Are Hana cartridges compatible with all turntables?

Hana cartridges are compatible with standard half-inch mount tonearms and are suitable for many tonearm masses. We always suggest that you verify compatibility with your tonearm, or please consult with us.

Q: How long will Hana cartridges last?

Stylus life is use-dependent, but with good care, Hana cartridges will last from hundreds to more than one thousand hours of playing. Proper handling and frequent cleaning will maintain performance.

Q: Are Hana & Hanna the same brand?

Indeed, sometimes you might notice that others spell Hana as Hanna, but they have in mind the same world-famous cartridge producer. Looking for Hana cartridges, you will discover identical products in the Hana brand.

Concluding Thoughts: Hear the Hana Difference

Regardless of how you spell it, Hana or Hanna (we know there are some of you out there!), the sound quality and construction of these Hana phono cartridges are unmistakable. Ranging from immersive sound with the E Series to sublime musicality with the Hana Umami Red, Hana does something special for every type of listener. Rediscover your record collection with a Hana cartridge that draws out every last detail and nuance from the groove. We’re here to assist you in making an informed decision with confidence, at Elusive Disc.

Browse our entire range of Hana cartridges right here and enhance your analog audio experience today.

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