{"product_id":"hana-mh-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"HANA MH Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HANA MH is the high-output (2.0mV) cartridge in Hana's M Series. It pairs a nude Microline stylus and aluminum cantilever with a Delrin (POM) chassis, an Alnico magnet, and a generator wound for standard MM phono inputs. The Microline tip is closer to a mastering lathe cutting head than the Shibata on the S MK II, which translates to finer detail and longer stylus life. The MH is the high-output step toward the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eUmami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of HANA MH Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude Microline stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e a profile shaped like a vinyl mastering lathe's cutting head, with a longer and narrower vertical contact patch than Shibata for finer high-frequency detail and longer stylus life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum cantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e rigid and light, paired with the nude diamond for low effective tip mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet, pure-iron magnetic circuitry:\u003c\/strong\u003e the front yoke and pole pieces are pure iron and cryogenically treated; the magnet is Alnico for stable long-term field strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-output generator wound for MM compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0mV at 1kHz with a 130-ohm coil impedance, recommended into 47kΩ. Plugs into any MM phono input directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelrin (POM) body with brass cap and threaded mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e denser than the elastomer-coated body on the S MK II, with measurably better resonance damping. Headshell screws thread into metal, not plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9.5g cartridge mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavier than the S MK II, mass-matches mid-mass tonearms cleanly and improves bass authority and dynamic snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30dB channel separation, 12-45,000Hz frequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e tighter separation specs than the S MK II Shibata models, wider frequency response at the top end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMicroline Stylus and Aluminum Cantilever\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/2_7c0d0f12-225c-457a-b608-9cc6ab4e71d0.jpg?v=1778170300\" alt=\"HANA MH cartridge with Microline stylus and aluminum cantilever\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Microline tip is the most distinguishing change between the M Series and the S Series. Where a Shibata stylus has a hyperelliptical line-contact profile that sits relatively deep in the groove, a Microline has a longer and narrower contact patch shaped much closer to the cutting stylus that originally cut the vinyl master. That closer geometric match means the stylus reads finer high-frequency detail per pass, particularly the cymbal decay, sibilance overtones, and inner-groove violin information that a Shibata starts to lose. The longer contact patch also spreads stylus wear over more surface area, which translates to longer stylus life under the same tracking force and record-cleanliness conditions. The cantilever is aluminum, the same material Hana uses on the S MK II and a step below the boron cantilever introduced on the Umami Blue. The aluminum is rigid, light, and well-matched to the Microline tip's mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHigh-Output Generator and What It Means at the Phono Stage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MH generator is wound for 2.0mV output at 1kHz with a 130-ohm coil impedance, recommended into a 47kΩ load. That is a standard moving magnet input. Any MM phono stage will run the MH directly. No MC input required, no step-up transformer required, no 60dB MC gain stage required. Channel separation is 30dB at 1kHz, slightly tighter than the S MK II's 28dB. Frequency response extends from 12Hz to 45kHz, wider at the top than the S MK II's 32kHz ceiling, which the Microline geometry contributes to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePure-Iron Yoke, Cryogenic Treatment, and the Alnico Magnet\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MH magnetic circuitry uses pure iron yoke and pole pieces (rather than steel alloys), cryogenically treated. Cryogenic treatment is a slow controlled cool-down to roughly minus 300F followed by a slow return to room temperature, which refines grain boundaries in the metal, reduces internal stresses left over from machining, and (in audio applications) is associated with lower noise floor and better signal coherence. Hana applies the treatment to the front yoke and the center and rear magnetic-circuit components. The magnet itself is Alnico (aluminum-nickel-cobalt alloy), which holds a stable, predictable field over decades and is the same magnet material used in the higher-tier Umami line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDelrin Body and Brass Mounting Cap\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/4.jpg?v=1778170303\" alt=\"HANA MH mounted in headshell showing brass mounting cap\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MH body is injection-molded Delrin (DuPont's brand name for POM, a high-density acetal polymer). Delrin is denser than the elastomer-coated ABS used on the S MK II and damps body-borne resonance more effectively. The body weighs in heavier at 9.5 grams, which couples more positively to mid-mass tonearms and contributes to bass authority and dynamic snap. The top plate is a brass cap with built-in threaded mounting holes, so the headshell bolts thread into metal rather than into plastic body inserts. Installation is faster and the mechanical coupling between cartridge and headshell is more consistent over time. The brass cap is a small detail that makes a real difference at install: the headshell torque holds longer, alignment shifts less under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTonearm and Phono Stage Matching\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective compliance is 10 x 10-6 cm\/dyne at 100Hz, recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, and cartridge weight is 9.5 grams. That puts the MH in mid-mass tonearm territory, slightly closer to upper-mid than the S MK II. We pair it most often with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-rb880-tonearm\"\u003eRega RB880\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/michell-t8-tonearm\"\u003eMichell T8\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oracle-audio-paris-tonearm\"\u003eOracle Paris\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oracle-audio-origine-tonearm\"\u003eOracle Origine\u003c\/a\u003e. Buyers stepping up to a longer-term reference setup move to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-rb3000-tonearm\"\u003eRega RB3000\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/michell-tecnoarm-2-tonearm\"\u003eMichell TecnoArm 2\u003c\/a\u003e. On the phono-stage side, the 2.0mV output and 47kΩ recommended load make the MH compatible with any moving magnet phono input. Buyers shopping a dedicated phono preamp at this cartridge price land most often on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-huei\"\u003eChord Electronics Huei\u003c\/a\u003e ($1,810) for the value entry, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cyrus-40-ppa-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eCyrus 40 PPA\u003c\/a\u003e ($3,695) for the sweet spot, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/michell-apollo-phono-stage-powered-by-muse\"\u003eMichell Apollo\u003c\/a\u003e ($4,999) for buyers building toward an Umami-tier cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMH versus ML and the SH MK II\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Hana cartridges sit close to this price band. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sh-mk-ii-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eSH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e ($850) is the high-output S Series with a Shibata stylus and elastomer body. The MH is the high-output M Series at $1,200: same 2.0mV output as the SH, but Microline stylus, Delrin body, tighter channel separation specs, and wider frequency response. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eML\u003c\/a\u003e is the low-output M Series at the same $1,200 as the MH: same Microline stylus and Delrin body, but 0.4mV output at 8-ohm coil impedance for buyers with a high-quality MC stage. If your phono stage is MM only, the MH is the right cartridge in the M tier. If you have an MC stage, the ML's lower coil impedance generally tracks with a slight reduction in distortion at the generator and is the technically purer choice. Both cartridges sound very close, and the choice usually comes down to your phono stage rather than musical preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the HANA Cartridge Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M Series stablemate plus the next step up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-ml-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eHANA ML\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: low-output (0.4mV) version of the M Series, for MC phono stages. Same Microline stylus, same Delrin body, same $1,200 price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eHANA Umami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: the upgrade to the Umami line at $2,500. Boron cantilever instead of aluminum, low-impedance Alnico generator, and the same Microline tip family. The MH and ML both share the Umami Blue's generator architecture (the M Series generator was the prototype), so the upgrade path is unusually direct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHANA MH Phono Cartridge Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eMoving Coil (High Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eNude Microline Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCantilever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eAlnico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnetic Circuitry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003ePure Iron, Cryogenically Treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoil Wire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eHigh Purity Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Housing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003ePOM (Delrin) \/ Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e2.0mV \/ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical Tracking Force\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrackability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e70 µm \/ 2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Compliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e10 x 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e30dB \/ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e12 - 45,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e130Ω \/ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Load Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e47kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e9.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e16.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"HANA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67848674673009,"sku":"HANAMH","price":732.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/5215\/1921\/files\/hana-mh-white-bg-1000x800px.jpg?v=1792518939","url":"https:\/\/sliyden.store\/products\/hana-mh-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","provider":"sliyden.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}