{"product_id":"hana-sl-mkii-low-output-mc-cartridge","title":"Hana SL MkII - Low Output MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new SL MK II has upgrades to enhance both the musical performance, and also to offer greater value at the S Series price point.  A new tapered Aluminum cantilever with increased rigidity offers a remarkable improvement in transferring groove modulation from the vinyl record to the cartridge generator. The S Series Mk II indeed features many higher specified parts, advanced materials, and unique technical processes, drawn from Hana’s higher-priced elite cartridge models, furthering the Hana “brilliant and gorgeous” sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical parts, including the Yoke, Pole-pieces, and gold Terminal pins are cryogenically treated for a more natural sound. An improved non-resonant body shape, modeled after the Hana M Series, is damped with a matte Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin paint, and features a brass top cap plus integral threaded mounting of cartridge.  The heavier Mk II cartridge offers better coupling, improving bass and dynamics; and with expanded compatibility to a wider range of tonearms. The SL MK II generator, is as found in the Umami Blue and ML; incorporating an Alnico magnet and cross-coil design, using high purity 30-micron copper wire with an 8Ω impedance, for improved signal to noise, and reduction of moving mass. These improved design features offer higher resolution and traceability, optimizing performance for a broader range of phono stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 year guarantee from date of purchase, plus a ‘new for old or damaged’ replacement service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57629966958966,"sku":"Hana SL MkII","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8750\/2569\/files\/Hana-Mk2-SL.webp?v=1775607171","url":"https:\/\/nintronics.co.uk\/products\/hana-sl-mkii-low-output-mc-cartridge","provider":"Nintronics UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}