The MKII upgrade to the globally best-selling Hana S Series cartridges enhances their musical performance and value. Master cartridge designer Masao Okada-san implements a new tapered aluminum cantilever with increased rigidity, resulting in a remarkable improvement in transferring groove modulation from the vinyl record to the cartridge generator. The S Series MKII cartridges feature higher-specified parts, advanced materials, and unique technical processes derived from Hana’s higher-priced elite cartridge models, furthering the Hana "brilliant and gorgeous" sound.

Hana S Series MKII cartridges use a new tapered aluminum cantilever with higher rigidity and reduced effective mass at the stylus tip. This design results in greater clarity and improved music transfer from vinyl records to the cartridge generator. The improved, non-resonant body shape, modeled after the Hana M Series, is damped with a matte Soft Feel Black elastomeric resin paint and features a brass cap with threaded cartridge mounting fittings. The heavier MKII cartridges offer better coupling and expanded compatibility with a wider range of tonearms, enhancing bass response and dynamics.