{"product_id":"hana-sh-mk-ii-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","title":"HANA SH MK II Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HANA SH MK II is the high-output (2.0mV) version of Hana's second-generation S Series moving coil cartridge. It pairs a nude Shibata stylus and tapered aluminum cantilever with a 130-ohm, 47kΩ-loaded Alnico generator that plugs straight into any standard MM phono input. No MC stage, no step-up transformer. Master designer Masao Okada-san built the SH MK II for buyers who want the Shibata-tipped Hana sound and a clear path toward the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-umami-blue-moving-coil-cartridge\"\u003eUmami Blue\u003c\/a\u003e without rebuilding their preamp first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of HANA SH MK II Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNude Shibata stylus:\u003c\/strong\u003e a hyperelliptical line-contact diamond that sits deeper in the groove than a conical or elliptical, with a longer vertical contact patch that reads more high-frequency information per pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered aluminum cantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e stiffer than the straight aluminum tube on the original SH, with reduced effective tip mass for cleaner transient transfer from groove to coil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlnico magnet, cross-coil generator wound for high output:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same magnet architecture used across the S MK II line, wound to deliver 2.0mV at 1kHz so the cartridge feeds a standard MM input directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCryogenically treated yoke, pole pieces, and gold terminal pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hana cools the critical magnetic and signal-path metal parts to below minus 300F to refine grain structure and lower noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-resonant body with brass mounting cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e elastomeric resin body shape modeled on the M Series, with threaded brass top so the headshell screws bite into metal, not plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.0mV output, 130-ohm impedance, 47kΩ load, 8.6g weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with any moving magnet phono input on the planet, and heavy enough to load mid-mass tonearms in the 9 to 13 gram effective-mass range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Feel matte black finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e elastomeric resin paint on the body damps body resonance and gives the cartridge a fingerprint-resistant matte surface during installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTapered Aluminum Cantilever and the Shibata Stylus\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/2.jpg?v=1778170197\" alt=\"HANA SH MK II tapered aluminum cantilever and Shibata stylus\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headline mechanical change from the original SH is the cantilever profile. The straight aluminum tube has been replaced by a tapered aluminum cantilever, thicker at the coil end and thinner at the stylus tip. The result is higher rigidity along the cantilever's length and lower moving mass at the point where the diamond contacts the groove. Lower tip mass lets the stylus accelerate more quickly when the groove modulation changes direction, which is most of what high-frequency tracing comes down to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylus is a nude Shibata, the same line-contact profile Hana uses on the higher-tier S Series cartridges. A nude Shibata is a single-piece diamond mounted directly to the cantilever (rather than a tipped diamond bonded to a metal shank), which keeps tip mass low and contact geometry consistent. The Shibata profile sits deeper in the groove than a conical or elliptical, with a longer vertical contact patch that reads more of the recorded modulation per pass and reduces stylus wear at the contact point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHigh-Output Generator and What It Means at the Phono Stage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SH MK II generator shares its Alnico magnet, cross-coil armature and 30-micron high-purity copper winding with the SL MK II. The difference is the number of turns. The SH coil is wound for 2.0mV at 1kHz with a 130-ohm impedance, recommended into a 47kΩ load. That is a standard moving magnet input. Any MM phono stage, any phono-equipped integrated amp, any vintage receiver with a Phono switch will run the SH MK II directly. No MC input required, no step-up transformer required, no 60dB MC gain stage required. For a buyer with a 0.4mV cartridge, the math gets thornier fast: high-quality MC stages start above $400, and good step-up transformers add their own pairing puzzle. The SH MK II skips that question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCryogenic Treatment of Critical Parts\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yoke, pole pieces, and gold-plated terminal pins are cryogenically treated. Cryogenic treatment is a slow controlled cool-down to roughly minus 300F followed by a slow return to room temperature. The process 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 it to the parts of the SH MK II that carry magnetic flux and the signal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eNon-Resonant Body and Brass Mounting Cap\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/1.jpg?v=1778170200\" alt=\"HANA SH MK II non-resonant body and brass mounting cap\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SH MK II body is a redesigned shape modeled on the M Series, finished in a matte \"Soft Feel\" elastomeric resin paint. The elastomer damps body-borne resonance, and the new shape is heavier than the original SH at 8.6 grams (up from 5 grams). Heavier cartridges couple more positively to mid-mass tonearms and tend to give more 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.\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 8.6 grams. That puts the SH MK II in mid-mass tonearm territory. We pair it most often with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-rb330-tonearm\"\u003eRega RB330\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-rb880-tonearm\"\u003eRega RB880\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/michell-t8-tonearm\"\u003eMichell T8\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oracle-audio-paris-tonearm\"\u003eOracle Paris\u003c\/a\u003e. Buyers stepping up usually move to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-rb3000-tonearm\"\u003eRega RB3000\u003c\/a\u003e or \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 SH MK II compatible with any moving magnet phono input. Buyers with an existing MM stage are good to go. Buyers shopping a dedicated MM\/MC unit at this cartridge's price point land most often on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/primare-r15-mm-mc-phono-preamplifier\"\u003ePrimare R15 MM\/MC\u003c\/a\u003e ($1,399) or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-huei\"\u003eChord Electronics Huei\u003c\/a\u003e ($1,810), both of which give meaningful headroom for a future cartridge upgrade into the M series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy Buy the SH Instead of the SL MK II\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SH MK II and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mk-ii\"\u003eSL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e are the same cartridge mechanically. Same Shibata stylus, same tapered aluminum cantilever, same Alnico generator architecture, same cryogenic treatment, same body, same brass cap, same 8.6g weight, same 2.0g tracking force. The only difference is the coil winding. The SL MK II is wound for 0.4mV output with an 8-ohm coil impedance, which requires an MC phono stage with at least 60dB of gain or an MM stage paired with a step-up transformer. The SH MK II is wound for 2.0mV output with 130-ohm coil impedance, which feeds any MM input. If you already own an MC phono stage, the SL MK II is the slightly more refined choice (lower coil impedance generally tracks with a slight reduction in distortion at the generator). If your phono stage is MM only, or you want the simplest signal path, the SH MK II is the right pick. Both are $850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the HANA Cartridge Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions in the S Series MK II line, the E series tier below, and the next step up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-eh-mk-ii-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eHANA EH MK II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: the E series tier below, coming soon. Synthetic elliptical stylus instead of the nude Shibata, on the same 2mV high-output format, so it runs into the same MM phono input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mk-ii\"\u003eHANA SL MK II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: low-output (0.4mV) version of the same cartridge, for MC phono stages and step-up transformers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-sl-mono-mk-ii-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eHANA SL Mono MK II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: dedicated mono cartridge for original mono pressings, single-coil design with no vertical compliance noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hana-mh-moving-coil-phono-cartridge\"\u003eHANA MH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: the one-step upgrade. Microline stylus, Delrin body, same 2.0mV high-output format, $1,200.\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 SH MK II 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 Diamond Shibata\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;\"\u003eTapered Aluminum\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\u003eCoil Wire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eHigh Purity Copper (30 micron)\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\u003eOutput Balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1.5dB \/ 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;\"\u003e28dB \/ 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;\"\u003e15 - 32,000Hz\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;\"\u003e8.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBlack (Soft Feel Elastomeric Paint)\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":67848677851505,"sku":"HANASHMKII","price":518.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/5215\/1921\/files\/Hana-SH-MK-II-Main-1000x800px.jpg?v=1792518952","url":"https:\/\/sliyden.store\/products\/hana-sh-mk-ii-moving-coil-phono-cartridge","provider":"sliyden.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}