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The HANA-Umami Way

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.

Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

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
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

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STYLUS
Microline
COIL IMPEDANCE
OUTPUT
0.4mV
OUTPUT BALANCE
0.5dB/1kHz
TRACKING FORCE
2g
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
15-50,000Hz
STYLUS
Microline
COIL IMPEDANCE
OUTPUT
0.4mV
OUTPUT BALANCE
0.5dB/1kHz
TRACKING FORCE
2g
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
15-50,000Hz

Expert Insight

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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.

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Dylan Crane
Brand Manager

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Product Description

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The HANA-Umami Way

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.

Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

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
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
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STYLUS
Microline
COIL IMPEDANCE
OUTPUT
0.4mV
OUTPUT BALANCE
0.5dB/1kHz
TRACKING FORCE
2g
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
15-50,000Hz
STYLUS
Microline
COIL IMPEDANCE
OUTPUT
0.4mV
OUTPUT BALANCE
0.5dB/1kHz
TRACKING FORCE
2g
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
15-50,000Hz
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Expert Insight

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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.

Expert Img
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
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