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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hana cartridge should I choose?
Hana's moving coil range scales from an accessible entry to a reference flagship. The E series, the EL and EH, is the affordable entry into Hana's sound, the S series, the SL and SH, steps up with a nude Shibata stylus, and the M series, the ML and MH, refines it further. At the top, the Umami Blue and flagship Umami Red deliver Hana's finest performance. All available at Vinyl Sound with Canada-wide shipping.
Where can I buy Hana in Canada?
Vinyl Sound is an authorized Hana dealer in Toronto, Canada, carrying the full range of Hana moving coil cartridges with Canada-wide shipping. You get genuine Hana product, full manufacturer warranty, and expert cartridge setup at the best price. Shop Hana phono cartridges online, or visit the showroom at Vinyl Sound, Toronto, Canada.
What do the letters on Hana cartridges mean?
Hana names show the series and the output. The E, S, and M series step up in performance and price, while the L and H suffixes indicate output level: L is low output for a moving coil phono stage or step-up transformer, and H is high output that works with a standard moving magnet input. The Vinyl Sound team will match the right model to your phono stage, with Canada-wide shipping.
What is the difference between the Hana SL and ML?
Both the SL and ML are low-output moving coil cartridges with a nude Shibata stylus, but the ML steps up from the SL with upgraded materials and construction for greater detail and refinement. The SL is a superb value entry into serious moving coil sound, and the ML is the next step toward reference performance. Both in stock at Vinyl Sound with Canada-wide shipping.
What is the Hana Umami series?
The Umami series is Hana's flagship line. The Umami Blue brings much of Hana's reference technology to a more accessible price, and the Umami Red is the flagship, delivering Hana's most detailed and musical sound for a high-end analogue system. Both available at Vinyl Sound with Canada-wide shipping.
Does Hana make a mono cartridge?
Yes. The Hana SL Mono is a dedicated moving coil cartridge for playing mono records, tracking the single groove for cleaner, quieter mono playback than a stereo cartridge. It is ideal for a growing mono or vintage record collection. In stock at Vinyl Sound with Canada-wide shipping.
What phono stage do I need for a Hana cartridge?
A low-output Hana cartridge, such as the SL, ML, or Umami, needs a moving coil phono stage or a step-up transformer for enough gain. A high-output model, such as the EH, MH, or SH, works with a standard moving magnet input. Vinyl Sound carries phono stages and step-up transformers to match your Hana cartridge, with Canada-wide shipping.
Is Hana a good cartridge brand, and where is it made?
Yes. Hana cartridges are hand-assembled in Japan by Excel Sound Corporation, known for delivering brilliant, gorgeous analogue sound at excellent value, with modern technology like nude Shibata styli and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. As an authorized Hana dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound offers the full range at the best price with genuine warranty, expert setup, and Canada-wide shipping. Shop online or visit Vinyl Sound, Toronto, Canada.
