Hana

Hana moving coil phono cartridges deliver “brilliant and gorgeous” analogue sound – celebrated for their musicality, refinement and exceptional value.

Handmade in Japan by Excel Sound under the guidance of cartridge design master Masao Okada, Hana cartridges combine precision engineering, carefully selected materials and decades of craftsmanship. From the accessible E Series Mk II and S Series Mk II to the refined M Series, and the exquisite Umami Series, Hana offers a balance of performance and value that makes them a firm favourite with discerning vinyl enthusiasts.

Hana Umami Series

The pinnacle of Hana design, blending exquisite build with breathtaking imaging, nuance and emotional impact. Umami Blue and Umami Red cartridges feature stiff and light boron cantilevers. Umami Black upgrades to a solid diamond cantilever, leveraging the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio of any known material.

Hana M Series

Premium components, a nude MicroLine stylus and cryogenically treated parts deliver heightened clarity and transparency. Available in high-output MH and low-output ML versions.

Hana S Series Mk II

Enhanced materials, Shibata stylus and improved motor systems bring greater refinement and resolution. Choose the SL Mk II if you have a dedicated MC phono stage, or the SH Mk II for MM stage compatibility. There is also an SLM Mk II model for mono records.

Hana E Series Mk II

Hana’s entry-point cartridges now share the brass-cap body, elastomeric damping and cryogenic treatment introduced further up the range. Choose the EL Mk II if you have a dedicated MC phono stage or step-up transformer, or the EH Mk II for compatibility with MM phono stages.

What makes Hana special?

• Outstanding performance and value – delivering a level of sound quality that outperforms expectations at each price point.
• Complete in-house manufacturing – Excel Sound makes every critical component, ensuring perfect synergy and consistency.
• Decades of experience – each cartridge is hand-assembled by skilled artisans, drawing on a long heritage of Japanese craftsmanship.
• Support you can rely on – low defect rates and a straightforward ‘new for old’ trade-in scheme for peace of mind.

Why buy from Strictly Stereo?

We’ll help you choose the perfect Hana cartridge for your system, assist with correct set-up and alignment, and ensure you get the very best from your turntable.

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Contact us to find the Hana that’s right for your turntable, system and listening preferences.