HANA MH High Output MC Moving Coil Cartridge

The HANA MH is a high-output MC cartridge from the M Series, hailed as "one of the best high-output MC cartridges in the world." It combines the M Series' advanced technology with perfect compatibility with MM phono preamps. It offers near-flagship-level resolution, soundstage, and musicality at an excellent price-to-performance ratio. Featuring a Delrin (POM) high-tech polymer body with a brass top plate, weighing 9.5g, it boasts excellent resonance suppression, making it suitable for various tonearms. The Nude Microline stylus precisely tracks the vinyl groove, delivering extreme detail and longevity, making it the top choice for audiophiles seeking high-end analog sound quality without a hefty price tag.

Materials and Technology

• Stylus: Nude Microline (bare diamond Microline), mimicking the shape of a vinyl cutting head, offering precise tracking, exceptional detail retrieval, and excellent high-frequency extension.
• Cantilever: Aluminum alloy, light and responsive.
• Magnet and Coil: Alnico magnet + high-purity copper coil, pure iron magnetic circuit with cryogenic treatment, enhancing signal-to-noise ratio and naturalness.
• Body: Delrin (POM) high-rigidity, low-resonance polymer + brass top plate, providing excellent damping and mechanical interface; built-in threaded mounting holes for easy installation.
• Other Specifications:
  • Output Voltage: 2mV / 1kHz (high output, perfectly compatible with MM phono preamps)
  • Frequency Response: 12–45,000Hz
  • Channel Separation: 30dB / 1kHz
  • Output Balance: ＜1dB / 1kHz
  • Tracking Force: 2.0g
  • Impedance: 130Ω / 1kHz (recommended load impedance 47kΩ)
  • Weight: 9.5g
    
  • Height: 16.3mm
    

Sound Characteristics

The HANA MH offers a neutral, natural, delicate, and vibrant sound:

• Bass: Deep and powerful, precisely controlled, dynamic, and rich in texture.
• Midrange: Full and mellow, with delicate textures in vocals and instruments, and authentic emotional expression.
• Treble: Crystalline and transparent, with a strong sense of air, excellent extension without harshness.
• Overall: Wide and three-dimensional soundstage, precise imaging, high resolution, and comfortable for extended listening. It faithfully reproduces the original recording, with a smooth and natural musical flow, praised as "perfectly neutral" and allowing music to "flow naturally."

User and Professional Review Excerpts

• Hi-Fi+ (Alan Sircom): "The MH is stunning... it's one of the best cartridges in the £3,000–£4,000 class, but at only £1200!"
• Needles & Grooves: "Completely neutral, without its own sonic signature... The Microline stylus tracks exceptionally well and has a long lifespan, making it the most recommended upgrade at this price point."
• SoundStage Australia: "Rich in detail, precise soundstage, faithfully reproduces recordings... it made me look at my vinyl collection with new eyes."
• Other Audiophile Feedback: "Wide and three-dimensional soundstage, endless details," "Charming midrange, sweet treble, solid bass," "A paragon of high-output MC, combining musicality and resolution."

The HANA MH is a high-output masterpiece from the M Series, perfect for MM phono systems, allowing your vinyl to reproduce more delicate, three-dimensional, and captivating analog charm!