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The HANA-Umami Blue high-end moving coil cartridge combines the vision of Master cartridge designer Okada-san with the history of unique materials, classic Japanese techniques, and modern audio engineering. The Auricle™ body design, unique and exclusive to our Umami series, is CNC machined from Duralumin. Sharing key Umami Red ingredients, including the precision-cut diamond stylus, Boron cantilever, and high-purity copper wires, then combining these with the Alnico magnet-based generator found in the famous Hana ML, creates the exceptionally musical Umami Blue.
This synergistic relationship in MC cartridge design between specific materials, unique body design, a sophisticated generator, and hand-built precision is critical for outstanding cartridge performance. This creates a memorable and emotional experience, reminiscent of a meal at a Michelin 3-star restaurant, with every element and detail working in concert.
All the major parts in a HANA-Umami Blue are manufactured in-house by Excel Sound with its rich history spanning over 50 years. Excel’s highly trained craftsmen skillfully hand assemble the HANA-Umami Blue ensuring an intensely musical experience furthering the HANA “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound quality.
| Body | Duralumin (A7075) |
| Finish | Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP) |
| Cantilever | Boron |
| Stylus | Microline |
| Parts Material | Pure Iron* |
| Magnet | ALNICO |
| Output Pins | 24K Gold Plated |
| Coil Impedance | 8Ω |
| Output | 0.4mV |
| Coil Wire Material | High Purity Copper |
| Load Impedance | >80Ω |
| Frequency Response | 15-50,000Hz |
| Output Balance | 0.5dB/1kHz |
| Channel Separation | 30dB/1kHz |
| Tracking Force | 2g |
| Trackability | 70μm/2g |
| Dynamic Compliance | 10 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz) Estimated at 17 x 10(-6)cm/dyne at 10Hz |
| Weight | 10.8g |
| Height | 15.8mm |
Embodying the true sense of synergy, the HANA-Umami Blue combines the essential ingredients of the Umami Red and Hana ML to establish a new standard for musical performance and value.
The HANA-Umami Blue high-end moving coil cartridge combines the vision of Master cartridge designer Okada-san with the history of unique materials, classic Japanese techniques, and modern audio engineering. The Auricle™ body design, unique and exclusive to our Umami series, is CNC machined from Duralumin. Sharing key Umami Red ingredients, including the precision-cut diamond stylus, Boron cantilever, and high-purity copper wires, then combining these with the Alnico magnet-based generator found in the famous Hana ML, creates the exceptionally musical Umami Blue.
This synergistic relationship in MC cartridge design between specific materials, unique body design, a sophisticated generator, and hand-built precision is critical for outstanding cartridge performance. This creates a memorable and emotional experience, reminiscent of a meal at a Michelin 3-star restaurant, with every element and detail working in concert.
All the major parts in a HANA-Umami Blue are manufactured in-house by Excel Sound with its rich history spanning over 50 years. Excel’s highly trained craftsmen skillfully hand assemble the HANA-Umami Blue ensuring an intensely musical experience furthering the HANA “Brilliant and Gorgeous” sound quality.
| Body | Duralumin (A7075) |
| Finish | Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP) |
| Cantilever | Boron |
| Stylus | Microline |
| Parts Material | Pure Iron* |
| Magnet | ALNICO |
| Output Pins | 24K Gold Plated |
| Coil Impedance | 8Ω |
| Output | 0.4mV |
| Coil Wire Material | High Purity Copper |
| Load Impedance | >80Ω |
| Frequency Response | 15-50,000Hz |
| Output Balance | 0.5dB/1kHz |
| Channel Separation | 30dB/1kHz |
| Tracking Force | 2g |
| Trackability | 70μm/2g |
| Dynamic Compliance | 10 x 10(-6) cm/dyne (100Hz) Estimated at 17 x 10(-6)cm/dyne at 10Hz |
| Weight | 10.8g |
| Height | 15.8mm |
Embodying the true sense of synergy, the HANA-Umami Blue combines the essential ingredients of the Umami Red and Hana ML to establish a new standard for musical performance and value.
