Hana SL

Shibata Stylus

The Hana SL is the most reviewed and awarded Hana cartridge to date. It is distinguished by its black body and a Shibata stylus expertly mounted to its aluminum cantilever. The Hana SL features tighter channel balance, greater channel separation, and improved high-frequency extension. 

“A first-class MC cartridge” – STEREO (Germany)  

“Remarkably smooth frequency response…terrific value for the money.” – HiFi World (UK) 

“In the same class as a cartridge costing 10x the price.” – TNT Audio (France) 

Stereophile Recommended Component  USA 

The Absolute Sound USA Golden Ear Award 2017

Rocky Mountain International HiFi Press Award winner  2018 and 2019

REVIEW & AWARDS

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"I really liked these cartridges as they were fuss free and just got on with their job of producing great music. The low output for me was better but this doesn’t mean the high output was poor or wouldn’t be preferred by some listeners. If you only have a moving magnet input on your amp or pre amp then the high output version is a no brainer. " 

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"Both Hanas would have suited him, the EH with the wine, the SL with his eyes closed. The EH is easier to enjoy, it plays without pretensions and performs well, giving that cosy feeling we all want on Christmas eve. The SL benefits from a better arm, gives you more detail and is more to the point, it reaches for the audio haute cuisine. If you play records every once in a while the elliptical stylus will be more than adequate. If you have a larger budget for turntable and arm and want more from you record collection, take the Shibata track. Your preamp/phono stage will make the choice for you between high or low output versions. Note that the low output Hana needs an impedance of 500 Ohms and no less if you want to enjoy the higher notes and full dynamics. If the vinyl revival continues I see a bright future for the new Hana brand, its excellent price to quality ratio should ensure that. " - René van Es

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"It is a bargain of musicality at this price, with proper set-up, and in the right tonearm it will absolutely sing for years to come thanks to its long-wearing Shibata stylus, which should net an easy 2,000 hours of listening on clean, well cared for LPs.

Highly recommend." - Rafe Arnott

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"With a performance close enough to challenge cartridges priced to $1500, the Hana SL punches well above its weight division and represents good value for money, and as such comes warmly recommended. " - Peter Familari

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"It's a truly remarkable playback experience; records of every genre are rendered with a new fidelity that just defies belief, especially at the modest price point.  " - Tom Gibbs

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"Over the years, it has been an easy recommendation, offering low distortion, high coherence, excellent soundstage depth and width, and an uncanny sense of togetherness. It’s still a keeper. " - Andre Jennings

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