HANA Umami Blue Low Output Microline Stylus Moving Coil Cartridge

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 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.

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.

Specifications:

• Stylus:    Microline
• Cantilever:    Boron
• Magnetic Circuitry:    Pure Iron/Cryo Treatment
• Coil Wire:    High Purity Copper
• Output Level:    0.4 mv
• Output Balance:    0.5/1kHz
• Trackability:    70 µm/2g
• Channel Separation:    30dB/1kHz
• Frequency Response:    15-50,000Hz
• Coil Impedance:    8Ω/1kHz
• Suggested Load Impedance:    > 80Ω
• Magnet:    Alnico
• Vertical Tracking Force:    2g
• Cartridge Weight:    10.8g
• Body Material:    Duralumin (A7075)
• Body Finish:    Melamine Thermosetting Process (MTP)
• Warranty:    2 years