DougK1
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Excel Sound is a Japanese company which make Hana cartridges, check it out yourself.Excel Sound is a hi fi store in Orange County that imports Hana. They have nothing to do with Sumiko. There are scores of small artisan cartridge manufacturers in Japan. Small workshops with just one or two dozen skilled technicians assembling bespoke designs by hand.
Lots of buzz on the net regarding similarities of the generator used in Sumiko, Benz, and Hana cartridges. Again check it out for yourself. Wouldn't be the first time differently badged carts are the same under the skin, AT origins can be found in countless other branded cartridges.