HANA EH High Output MC Phono Cartridge Moving Coil Cartridge

The HANA EH is a high-output MC cartridge, handcrafted in Japan and designed for audiophiles looking to upgrade from an entry-level MM cartridge. Its lightweight body of just 5g, combined with excellent tracking ability, allows it to effortlessly handle most vinyl records. The low-resonance composite plastic body in Moss Green houses a special cross-coil generator, delivering powerful low-frequency dynamics and rich musical detail. The high output of the EH model (2mV) makes it perfectly compatible with most MM phono stages, integrated amplifiers, and AV receivers, offering true plug-and-play convenience without the need for an additional dedicated MC phono stage.

Materials & Technology

• Stylus: Synthetic Elliptical diamond, precisely tracks the record groove, reducing distortion and enhancing high-frequency extension.
• Cantilever: High-rigidity aluminum alloy, lightweight and responsive.
• Generator: Special cross-coil design, combining 50 years of Excel Sound's Japanese cartridge manufacturing experience, hand-assembled to ensure consistency and high quality in every cartridge.
• Body: Low-resonance composite plastic material, effectively suppressing resonance for a clean and transparent background.
• Other Specifications:
  • Output Voltage: 2mV / 1kHz
  • Frequency Response: 15–25,000Hz
  • Channel Separation: 25dB / 1kHz
  • Tracking Force: 2.0g
  • Impedance: 130Ω / 1kHz (Recommended Load Impedance >47kΩ)
  • Weight: 5g
    

Sound Characteristics

The HANA EH is renowned for its "brilliant and gorgeous" sound, offering a balanced, smooth, and highly musical performance:

• Bass: Full-bodied and powerful with excellent dynamics, well-controlled bass that is impactful yet never loose.
• Midrange: Rounded and natural, with sweet and emotional vocals, rich in detail and layered.
• Treble: Sweet and extended, never harsh, with excellent airiness and spatial presence.
• Overall: High resolution, stable tracking, non-fatiguing for long listening sessions, suitable for all music genres, and particularly excels at reproducing the warm, authentic analog charm of vinyl. Many reviews note that it delivers a "high-end" feel far beyond its price point, combining precision with musicality.

User and Professional Review Excerpts

• Hi-Fi World (5 Stars + Recommended): "Provides a real advantage… fantastic value!"
• The Audiophile Man: "A very smooth, easy-listening performance… full of passion and energy, excellent vocal texture, and highly musical. Romantic mids, excellent bass, unbeatable value for money."
• Other Audiophile Feedback: "Sweet highs, smooth mids, full-bodied bass… very enjoyable for long listening sessions," "redefines what’s possible from a budget cartridge," "excellent tracking, low surface noise, extremely musical."

The HANA EH is the best entry-level MC upgrade choice for audiophiles seeking high-quality analog sound without breaking the bank! It pairs perfectly with various turntables and MM phono systems, allowing you to immediately experience the true magic of vinyl.