Hana SL Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

The SL has been superceded by the new SL MkII. Please check with us on availability before ordering.

Made with Alnico magnets, Excel Sound's award-winning Hana SL is a Shibata-tipped, Low-Output Moving Coil (LOMC). It requires a high-gain "MC" preamp - or, a step-up transformer combined with a low-gain "MM" phono section. Recommended load resistance >400 Ohms. A budget champ. Made in Japan.

Stereophile Class B Recommended Component.

Recently named to the TAS 50 Greatest Bargains in High End Audio.

*Note that most of the SL reviews were done before the ML was introduced - i.e. when the SL was the top of the Hana line.

Reviews

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2016/12/04/hana-sl-low-price-a-most-exquisite-sound/

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2018/07/hana-sl-cartridge-review.html?m=1

https://www.stereo.net.au/reviews/review-hana-sl-phono-cartridge

https://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/hana_sl_e.html