{"product_id":"hana-umami-blue-mc-cartridge","title":"HANA Umami Blue MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus:    Microline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever:    Boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic Circuitry:    Pure Iron\/Cryo Treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Wire:    High Purity Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Level:    0.4 mv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Balance:    0.5\/1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrackability:    70 µm\/2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel Separation:    30dB\/1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response:    15-50,000Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil Impedance:    8Ω\/1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Load Impedance:    \u0026gt; 80Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnet:    Alnico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical Tracking Force:    2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge Weight:    10.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material:    Duralumin (A7075)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish:    Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty:    2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hana Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46438290587803,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0442\/3193\/files\/HANA-Umami-Blue-Low-Output-Microline-Stylus-Moving-Coil-Cartridge-Phono-cartridge-Hana-Cartridges.webp?v=1747696514","url":"https:\/\/executivestereo.ca\/products\/hana-umami-blue-mc-cartridge","provider":"Executive Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}