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Hana SL MK II, neu. Gekauft am 08.09.2026 (Rechnung liegt vor).
tierfreier Nichtraucherhaushalt.
Barzahlung, Paypal FF oder Überweisung.
kostenloser Versand per DHL, versichert mit Sendungsverfolgung.
keine Gewährleistung oder Rüchnahme.
Fragen? Gerne raus damit!
Are you comfortable paying a premium for a clean, lightly used cartridge? At €699, this is clearly above the two-comparable used-market median of €568 and above the €640 75th percentile, so the asking price is ambitious rather than a bargain. It is also the same figure given for a new example, leaving little financial incentive unless the listing offers unusually strong provenance or condition.
The SL Mk II remains a compelling low-output moving-coil cartridge: its Shibata stylus, tapered-aluminium cantilever, refined Alnico generator and 0.4 mV output are associated with strong detail, dynamics and an engaging, musically balanced presentation. The meaningful checks are stylus hours, ownership history, packaging and whether your phono stage or transformer supports its 8-ohm load and low output. At this price, buy only if condition is exceptional; otherwise, negotiate toward the used median.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hana Cartridges emerged in 2016 from Excel Sound Corporation, a Tokyo-based firm with over 50 years of expertise in analog audio reproduction. Handcrafted in Yokohama, Japan, by skilled artisans under the guidance of master designer Masao Okada, the brand draws on traditional Japanese precision. The name "Hana," meaning "brilliant and gorgeous" in Japanese, reflects its heritage of meticulous assembly and laboratory testing at the factory, blending time-honored craftsmanship with modern engineering.
The brand specializes exclusively in moving coil phono cartridges, offering a focused lineup across series like E (elliptical), S (Shibata), M (microline), and premium Umami models with nude diamond or Urushi finishes. Configurations include high- and low-output variants, from entry-level EL/EH and SL/SH pairs to flagship MH/ML and the $3,950 Umami Red, all optimized for vinyl playback with options for mono and stereo tracking.
Hana holds a strong mid-tier position in the high-end phono cartridge market, celebrated for exceptional value, articulate detail, dynamic range, and musical warmth. Reviewers and audiophiles praise their "brilliant and gorgeous" sound—punchy yet refined—positioning them as accessible gateways to elite analog performance without stratospheric pricing, rivaling pricier competitors while appealing to discerning vinyl enthusiasts worldwide.
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