{"product_id":"hana-e-series-mk-ii-mc-phono-cartridges","title":"Hana E Series Mk II MC Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHana E Series MK II Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImproved resonance control with wider tonearm and phonostage compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hana E Series MK II brings technology developed for Hana’s more advanced cartridges to one of the company’s most accessible ranges. Designed by Masao Okada and handmade in Japan by Excel Sound, the new generation is available in low-output EL MK II and high-output EH MK II versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E Series MK II adopts the body shape of Hana’s M Series, along with an elastomeric coating derived from the S Series MK II. This coating helps reduce mechanical resonance, allowing greater clarity and low-level detail to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrass Cap With Threaded Mounting Holes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision-machined brass cap adds mass to the cartridge, improving compatibility with a wider range of tonearms while contributing to deeper bass and stronger dynamics. Threaded mounting holes simplify installation by eliminating the need for separate nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCryogenically Treated Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey components in the magnetic circuit—including the yoke, pole pieces, and gold-plated terminal pins—undergo cryogenic treatment. According to Hana, this process improves material stability, reduces magnetic distortion, and optimizes signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEL MK II and EH MK II Versions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-output EL MK II uses the same Alnico generator and 8-ohm coil found in the Hana Umami Blue, ML, and SL MK II. It is designed to deliver high-level performance while working well with moving-coil phonostages that have a fixed 100-ohm input impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-output EH MK II is optimized for use with standard moving-magnet phonostage inputs, extending the E Series MK II’s performance improvements to systems without a dedicated low-output moving-coil input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in low-output EL MK II and high-output EH MK II versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM Series-inspired body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastomeric body coating for reduced mechanical resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined brass cap for increased mass and broader tonearm compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryogenically treated yoke, pole pieces, and gold-plated terminal pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEL MK II uses the Alnico generator and 8-ohm coil found in the Umami Blue, ML, and SL MK II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEH MK II is optimized for standard moving-magnet phonostage inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Masao Okada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan by Excel Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus:\u003c\/b\u003e Synthetic elliptical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/b\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnet:\u003c\/b\u003e Alnico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Level (Low, High):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4 mV, 2 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Balance (At 1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026lt;1.5 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical Tracking Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrackability (At 2 g):\u003c\/b\u003e 70 μm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Separation (At 1 kHz):\u003c\/b\u003e 25 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 Hz–25 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoil Impedance (Low, High):\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Ω, 130 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Load Impedance (Low, High):\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;80 Ω, 47 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.6 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hana","offers":[{"title":"High Output (2.0 mV)","offer_id":53959065927864,"sku":"HANA-EH-M2","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low Output (0.4 mV)","offer_id":53959065960632,"sku":"HANA-EL-M2","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/EH-Mkll-clip.png?v=1788456037","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/hana-e-series-mk-ii-mc-phono-cartridges","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}