Hana SL MONO MkII Moving Coil Phono Cartridge (New)

***This is a special order item and can take up to a few months to arrive.***

Why use a mono-specific cartridge?

If you play a mono record with a stereo cartridge you will not achieve the same signal in the two channels due to imperfections such as crosstalk, noise, phase errors, tracking error, antiskating, and distortion. This difference between the channels will result in an unstable and partially fuzzy image. A mono switch, to some extent, can improve this.

Playing the same record with a mono cartridge will have none of these problems, as the cartridge produces only one signal, which is directed to both channels in a stereo system. This will provide a much more forceful and stable image with a fuller sound.

Another significant advantage of using a mono cartridge to play mono records is the absence of response to vertical movement. This means that a mono cartridge is essentially impervious to the pinching effect when the stylus is pushed vertically upward in very narrow grooves. In addition, the response to dust, dirt, and wear will be reduced substantially as the vertical component will not be heard. The final result will be a much cleaner and noiseless reproduction of the mono record. These effects cannot be achieved merely by the use of a mono switch.

The Hana SL Mk II Mono comes with a two-year warranty.

Specifications

Stylus: 0.27 x 1.57 mm nude diamond Shibata, tapered aluminum cantilever

Output level: 0.4 mv / 1 kHz

Vertical tracking force: 2 g

Trackability: 70 µm/2 g 

Frequency response: 15-32,000 Hz

Impedance (1 kHz): 23 Ω

Suggested load: >230 Ω

Cartridge weight: 8.6 g