Hana, meaning "brilliant & gorgeous" in Japanese, lives up to its name with its range of moving coil cartridges. Crafted by the expert hand of Masao Okada-san with over 50 years of experience, Hana are hand-assembled cartridges that deliver exceptional performance & outstanding value.
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Hana Moving Coil Turntable Cartridges
The Hana EL MK II is a low-output moving coil cartridge designed to deliver greater clarity, detail, and musical expression in vinyl playback. It combines Hana’s refined Alnico-based generator, shared with the Umami Blue and ML, with a rigid brass cap, elastomeric damping and an ML-derived body shape to control unwanted vibration and improve trackability. Cryogenically treated generator components and gold-plated terminal pins further enhance material integrity and signal transfer. With its 0.4 mV output and 8Ω coil impedance, the EL MK II is an ideal partner for a quality low-output MC phono stage.
If you’d like to compare the Hana EL MK II & EH MK II cartridges, come and visit us for a demo.
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Available from 23rd September 2026
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Country Japan
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The Hana EL is a high-performance, low-output moving coil cartridge at an affordable price. Handcrafted in Japan, it uses ALNICO magnets to deliver exceptional detail, imaging, and musicality, rivalling the best MC cartridges. This makes it a perfect choice for today's high-gain phono stages.
“It has a synthetic Elliptical diamond stylus fitted to a high-rigidity aluminium cantilever with a cross-shaped armature, offering super transparency & excellent trackability. “
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The Hana EH is a high-output moving coil cartridge designed for excellent sound quality at a competitive price. It features a synthetic elliptical diamond stylus for accurate tracking and a high-rigidity aluminium cantilever for clear audio reproduction.
The dark green, low-resonance composite body minimises unwanted vibrations. With an output of 2.0 mV/KHz, the EH is compatible with most phono stages and offers great value for those seeking exceptional sound.
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The Hana ML low-output moving coil cartridge boasts exceptional sound quality for discerning listeners. Its "Micro-Line" stylus meticulously tracks grooves for unparalleled detail and minimal distortion. The rigid, low-resonance body minimizes unwanted vibrations, while cryogenically treated components enhance audio clarity and musicality.
This hand-crafted cartridge requires a dedicated MC phono stage due to its lower 0.4 mV output but rewards serious audiophiles with an unmatched listening experience. Backed by a 2-year warranty and replacement program, the Hana ML delivers superior sound that justifies its price point.
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The Hana MH is a high-output moving coil cartridge designed for exceptional sound quality at a competitive price. It features a Microline stylus for accurate detail retrieval and a high-purity copper coil for clear audio reproduction.
Its rigid, low-resonance body minimises unwanted vibrations, while cryogenically treated components enhance linearity and musicality. With an output of 2.0mV/1KHz and an impedance of 130Ω, the MH is compatible with most phono stages and offers the ideal upgrade for vinyl lovers.
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The Hana Umami Blue MC cartridge embodies the “Umami” concept, delivering a rich and satisfying sonic experience. Featuring a meticulously crafted design incorporating Alnico magnets, a Microline stylus, and a solid Boron cantilever, the Umami Blue offers exceptional detail retrieval and musicality.
Housed in a unique Auricle-shaped body for optimal performance, this cartridge showcases Hana's commitment to quality and innovation. With a focus on synergy and intensity, the Umami Blue delivers a captivating performance that positions it as a standout choice for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality.
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“ You get that sense of musicians performing in a three-dimensional space normally reserved for super-high-end cartridges. Perhaps most significantly, it handles bass lines with depth, power, authority, and charm. “
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Country Japan
Manufacturer Hana
Hi-Fi+ Magazine Cartridge of the Year
The Hana Umami Red MC cartridge is a sonic masterpiece that embodies the Japanese concept of "Umami," delivering a rich, complex, and deeply satisfying listening experience.
This hand-built cartridge features a meticulous combination of premium materials, including a samarium/cobalt magnet, pure-iron square plate armature, and a Microline stylus, all meticulously assembled by skilled craftsmen. The result is a cartridge that captures the most subtle nuances of your vinyl records with exceptional clarity, detail, and musicality.
Housed in a stunning Auricle-shaped body with an Urushi lacquer finish, the Umami Red is as much a visual delight as it is an auditory one.
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Country Japan
Manufacturer Hana
The HANA Umami Black is a no-compromise reference moving coil cartridge, created as Okada-san’s finest achievement in analogue playback. Featuring a diamond cantilever, nude Microline stylus and the world-first OKD high-efficiency moving coil generator, it delivers extraordinary speed, resolution and dynamic expression, extracting every nuance from the vinyl groove with breathtaking precision.
Its Auricle™ aircraft-grade aluminium body, rare earth magnet system and cryogenically treated signal path components work in perfect harmony to minimise resonance and maximise musicality, resulting in exceptional clarity, imaging and bass authority.
This is a cartridge designed for serious listeners who want to experience vinyl at its absolute peak.
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Country Japan
Manufacturer Hana
The Hana EH MK II is a high-output moving coil cartridge that combines Hana’s musical, refined presentation with several key design improvements. Its rigid brass cap, elastomeric damping and ML-derived body shape help control unwanted vibration, improving trackability, clarity and bass authority. Critical generator components are cryogenically treated for improved material integrity and signal transfer, while the Alnico magnet helps deliver the natural, engaging sound Hana cartridges are known for. With a 2mV output and 47kΩ recommended loading, the EH MK II is also straightforward to partner with a wide range of phono stages.
If you’d like to compare the Hana EL MK II & EH MK II cartridges, come and visit us for a demo.
Call Dean: 020 8440 9509
Available from 23rd September 2026
2-Year Warranty
Category Cartridges
Country Japan
Manufacturer Hana