Hana EL Low-Output Moving Coil Cartridge
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Product Summary
The Hana EL Moving Coil Cartridge is a highly regarded entry into low-output MC performance, offering a refined and musically engaging sound at a competitive price point. Handmade in Japan, it combines careful engineering with high-quality materials to deliver a natural, expressive listening experience.
Fitted with a precision elliptical diamond stylus and a high-rigidity aluminium cantilever, the EL tracks the record groove with accuracy and stability, producing clean detail and smooth tonal balance. Its low-output design allows it to take full advantage of high-quality MC phono stages or step-up transformers.
Using ALNICO magnets and a carefully tuned generator system, the Hana EL delivers strong imaging, excellent musical flow and a cohesive presentation that makes it easy to enjoy a wide range of recordings. It is an ideal upgrade for listeners moving into moving coil cartridges for the first time.
Key Benefits
- Low-output moving coil design delivers improved detail and musicality
- Elliptical diamond stylus offers accurate tracking and reduced distortion
- ALNICO magnet system enhances dynamics and tonal richness
- Engaging, natural sound with strong midrange and imaging
- Excellent upgrade from moving magnet cartridges
- High-rigidity aluminium cantilever improves tracking stability
- Compatible with MC phono stages and step-up transformers
- Handmade in Japan with consistent build quality
- Great balance of performance and value in MC cartridge design
Technical Specifications
Cartridge Type
- Type: Moving Coil (Low Output)
- Mounting: Standard 1/2" mount
Stylus & Cantilever
- Stylus Type: Synthetic elliptical diamond
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Stylus Replacement: Non-replaceable (retip required)
Performance
- Output Voltage: 0.5 mV
- Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 25 kHz
- Channel Separation: 25 dB at 1 kHz
- Channel Balance: <2 dB
- Tracking Force: 2.0 g (recommended)
- Internal Impedance: 30 Ω
- Recommended Load: >400 Ω
- Compliance: 10 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Physical
- Weight: 5 g
- Body Colour: Dark green
What’s in the Box
- Hana EL moving coil cartridge
- Stylus guard
- Mounting hardware
- Instruction manual
