Hana SH High Output MC Cartridge

Extracting exceptional musical nuance from vinyl records no longer requires a specialised moving coil preamplifier. The Hana SH is a brilliant example of modern high output MC phono cartridges, designed to connect directly to standard moving magnet phono stages while preserving the speed, clarity, and stereo imaging that moving coil designs are famous for.

Superior Groove Retrieval with Shibata Diamond:

At the heart of the cartridge is a precision Shibata stylus mounted on a lightweight cantilever. The distinct shape of the Shibata diamond makes contact with a wider vertical area of the vinyl groove wall, capturing high frequencies with smooth precision while significantly reducing record wear. This design allows complex passages to sound effortless, open, and natural across every track.

Moving Coil Speed with Moving Magnet Convenience:

By utilising a custom internal coil assembly, this High Output design generates sufficient voltage to drive standard phono stages without requiring additional step-up transformers. Audio enthusiasts enjoy the immediate dynamic drive, tight bass response, and detailed soundstage typical of refined MC options, combined with seamless system integration.

Crafted by Master Builders:

Manufactured by Excel Sound in Japan, a house with over 50 years of heritage in building world-class Phono Cartridges, the Hana SH features a rigid, low-resonance body finished in understated dark grey. Each unit is carefully hand-assembled and tested to ensure tight channel balance and accurate tracking performance across all music genres.

• Shibata Stylus Profile: Tracks deep within the groove to retrieve fine musical detail while extending vinyl longevity.
• High Output Coil Design: Plugs straight into standard moving magnet phono inputs without requiring extra preamplification hardware.
• Rigid Synthetic Body: Dampens unwanted physical vibrations to deliver cleaner sound and tighter bass control.
• Aluminium Cantilever: Responds swiftly to microscopic groove variations for rapid transient speed and crisp timing.
• Excel Sound Heritage: Hand-crafted in Japan using over fifty years of specialised cartridge manufacturing expertise.